BRAC is an international development organization with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC uses an integrated model to change systems of inequity through social development programmes, humanitarian response, social enterprises, and socially responsible investments. BRAC is known for its holistic, data-driven and community-based programming and is a global leader in developing cost- effective, evidence-based programmes in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings and has been ranked the #1 NGO in the world for the last five consecutive years by NGO Advisor.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Chief Risk Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n BRAC International Holdings B.V. (BIHBV)<\/strong>\u00a0is a socially responsible for-profit organization, engaging people in sustainable economic and income-generating activities. The core focus of BIHBV is to provide microfinance services outside Bangladesh to people who are financially constrained and marginalized, and people who do not have access to the financing facilities offered by commercial banks and other non-bank financial institutions. It does this through its international microfinance activities .BRAC International Microfinance\u2019s mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid. BI MF particularly focuses on women living in poverty in rural and hard to reach areas to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.<\/p>\n BRAC International Microfinance is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:<\/p>\n Chief Risk Officer<\/p>\n The key responsibilities include but not limited to the following-<\/p>\n \u00b7 Advise the Board and Management team on controlling and measurements of risks.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Responsible for development and implementation of the institution-wide risk management framework.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Develop and implement best risk management practices.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Oversee and direct the enterprise-wide management of risk exposures.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Formulate policies and measurement models for the various units involved in carrying out the significant activities that create exposures in the various activity segments in the institution.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Make recommendations to the Boards and Senior Management on the type and level of exposures in each activity segment permitted by policy.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Advise and recommend to the Boards and Management team on all matters relating to risk exposure management.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Regulate, monitor and review control procedures and report on matters relating to exposures<\/p>\n \u00b7 Manage and report deviations from set limits and exceptions to policy to the Board and Management team for their appropriate actions.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Perform monthly stress-tests on risk portfolios and at least on a quarterly basis, review and approve the appropriateness of the controls applied at the business levels.<\/p>\n \u00b7 In addition to the monthly stress tests, perform semi-annual reverse stress-testing to examine the impact of selected scenarios from a \u2018bottom- up\u2019 perspective.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Incorporate the results of the stress-tests (which will inform management of the expected risk tendency of the portfolio against the approved risk appetite of the institution) into the risk governance structure of the institution<\/p>\n \u00b7 Be empowered, where appropriate, to initiate management action to contain the potential risk levels within the approved risk appetite to ensure discipline in the risk management process of the institution<\/p>\n Safeguarding Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme\u2019s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.<\/p>\n Educational Requirements:<\/p>\n \u00b7 A bachelor\u2019s degree with a concentration in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Banking, Business administration, Accounting or Law.<\/p>\n Skills and Competencies Requirements:<\/p>\n \u00b7 Analytical and soft skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Strong communication skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Risk management skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Audit skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 People management skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Excellent interpersonal skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Excellent written and verbal communication skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Organization and planning skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Proactive and independent<\/p>\n \u00b7 Report writing skills<\/p>\n Experience Requirements:<\/p>\n \u00b7 At least 5 years\u2019 experience in a similar role is required.<\/p>\n Employment type: Contractual<\/p>\n Salary: Negotiable<\/p>\n Job Location: Ghana<\/p>\n If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:<\/p>\n External candidates<\/strong>\u00a0need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at\u00a0recruitment.bi@brac.net<\/strong><\/p>\n Internal candidates<\/strong>\u00a0need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to\u00a0internal.bi@brac.net<\/strong><\/p>\n Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 04\/22 in the subject bar.<\/strong><\/p>\n Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.<\/strong><\/p>\n Application deadline: 26 January 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation \u2013 regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are the part of our Performance Management System.<\/p>\n BRAC is an equal opportunities employer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BRAC is an international development organization with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. 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