Business Support Assistant (Risk & Compliance), SC5, Dhaka

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 August 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

To provide effective specialized support and analyses to CO risk management activities that effectively contribute to the application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures and to the overall effectiveness of operations and optimization of WFP resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1.Field Monitoring and Fact-Finding

• Conduct regular field visits to camps, programme sites, cooperating partners, distribution points, and other operational locations to gather information, verify activities, and identify potential risks, irregularities, or compliance concerns.
• Support fact-finding exercises, preliminary inquiries, and documentation reviews related to allegations, complaints, incidents, or operational issues.

2. Risk Monitoring and Information Collection

• Collect, compile, and analyze information from field offices, partners, beneficiaries, and operational units to support risk monitoring and reporting.
• Assist in tracking risk indicators, emerging issues, and implementation of mitigation actions across programme activities.

3. Compliance and Monitoring Activities

• Participate in monitoring missions, spot checks, verification exercises, and compliance reviews to assess adherence to WFP policies, procedures, and partner agreements.
• Document observations, findings, and recommendations from field visits and monitoring activities.

4. Support to Assessments and Reviews

• Assist in conducting risk assessments, control reviews, and operational assessments in country and field offices.
• Gather evidence, maintain records, and support the preparation of assessment reports and follow-up actions.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Maintain effective working relationships with field office staff, local authorities, community representatives, and beneficiaries.
• Support coordination and communication between different stakeholders to facilitate monitoring, information sharing, and issue resolution.

6. Training and Awareness Support

• Assist in the organization of workshops, training sessions, and awareness activities related to risk management, compliance, anti-fraud, and accountability.

7. Audit and Oversight Support

• Assist with follow-up on outstanding compliance and oversight actions.

8. Anti-Fraud and Accountability Activities

• Support the implementation and promotion of WFP’s Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption (AFAC) standards and accountability frameworks.
• Assist in collecting and documenting information related to reported incidents, complaints, and suspected misconduct in accordance with established procedures.

9. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of monitoring visits, interviews, observations, and findings.
• Prepare summaries, field visit reports, briefing notes, and data inputs for management reporting.

10. Other Duties

• Undertake any other monitoring, compliance, risk, or field-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) is required. Education in Accounting/Finance/Criminology or any related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least 5 years of overall experience in one or more of the following areas: investigations, monitoring, risk management, or audit.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Business Support Assistant (Risk & Compliance)
Grade: SC5
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

Desired Profile

• Experience conducting audit, field monitoring, investigation or verification exercises.
• Familiarity with operations in refugee camps, humanitarian settings, or field-based programmes.
• Strong interviewing, observation, and evidence-gathering skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with beneficiaries, partners, local authorities, and community leaders.
• Good report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to remote field locations and work independently in challenging environments.
• Experience supporting investigations, compliance reviews, complaint handling, safeguarding, fraud risk management, or accountability mechanisms is highly desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.