About the PositionDexis is seeking a Risk Mitigation Subject Matter Expert to help EAP identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks affecting foreign-assistance programs. The specialist will develop practical tools and oversight approaches addressing fraud, waste, abuse, diversion of funds, external interference, compliance, implementation, and operating-environment risks. The position will work with M&E specialists, program personnel, Posts, implementing partners, and other technical experts to ensure risk analysis is incorporated into program design, monitoring, decision-making, and adaptive management.
This position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities- Conduct risk assessments addressing vulnerabilities in program design, implementation, monitoring, and oversight.
- Assess risks related to fraud, waste, abuse, diversion, external interference, compliance, financial controls, access, and operating conditions.
- Develop risk-assessment frameworks, tools, methodologies, registers, and mitigation plans.
- Monitor implementation of risk-mitigation measures through site visits, desk reviews, audits, data analysis, and other oversight approaches.
- Design risk indicators, early-warning thresholds, escalation procedures, and oversight mechanisms.
- Provide practical recommendations to EAP leadership, Operating Units, and Posts on risk treatment and resource-protection measures.
- Support the integration of risk considerations into project design, MEL plans, TPM approaches, assessments, and evaluations.
- Provide training and technical assistance to EAP staff and implementing partners on risk management and oversight.
- Prepare clear risk products and briefings for technical and senior decision-making audiences.
- Coordinate with program, financial, security, monitoring, infrastructure, and data personnel as required.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant professional experience, or high school diploma and at least eight years of relevant professional experience.
- At least three years of professional experience in risk management, compliance, or oversight, with a focus on international development or foreign-assistance programs.
- Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing oversight mechanisms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in developing risk frameworks, tools, and mitigation plans.
- Knowledge of U.S. Government policies and regulations related to risk management and oversight.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable risk-management tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting Department of State or other U.S. Government foreign-assistance programs.
- Experience addressing fraud, waste, abuse, diversion, sanctions, financial controls, or external-interference risks.
- Experience in fragile, conflict-affected, restricted-access, or politically sensitive environments.
- Familiarity with third-party monitoring, remote monitoring, geospatial verification, audits, or compliance reviews.
- Experience working in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Pacific Islands.
- Experience briefing senior Government decision-makers on complex risks and recommended mitigation measures.
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
