The Risk Manager ensures a structured, dynamic, integrated and professional approach to risk
management organisation wide. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all functions and
operating regions understand their risk profile and manage risk within the risk appetite of the Board
of Trustees.
Scope of work
The Risk Manager will contribute risk-based information, aligned with the Risk Management Policy, to
support Malaria Consortium’s Global Management Group in making decisions whilst supporting the
Chief Executive to provide risk assurance to the Finance, Audit, Risk Committee (FARC) of the Board.
The postholder will be pivotal in setting up an organisation-wide risk management system and
promoting a positive risk culture.
Key working relationships
Works closely with and reports to the Chief Executive (CE)
Works closely with members of the Global Management Group (GMG), namely the DirectorGlobal Operations Support and Asia, Regional Programmes Director for West and Central Africa,
the Regional Programmes Director for East and Southern Africa, Technical Director, Human
Resource Director, Finance Director, and Development Director
Works closely with the two Regional Risk and Programmes Managers and the Global Directors
of multi-country programmes, such as the SMC Programme
Liaises with country senior management teams in all country locations
Liaises with the Internal audit team
Externally the postholder will periodically liaise with counterparts in partner organisations,
