Regional Risk & Compliance Technical Advisor CWARO
Catholic Relief Services · Remote
Job Summary
The Advisor II, Regional Risk and Compliance provides regional advisory leadership to strengthen risk management, compliance, safeguarding, and accountability practices across multiple country programs within an assigned region. The Advisor supports country and regional leadership by interpreting CRS policies, donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and global risk and compliance expectations; identifying recurring or systemic risks; and helping country teams translate requirements into practical, context-appropriate tools, guidance, and corrective actions. Working closely with regional leadership, country program teams, and global risk and compliance colleagues, the Advisor promotes consistent application of standards, supports escalation of high-risk or sensitive issues, analyzes trends across countries, and contributes to regional learning, management decision-making, and continuous improvement of risk and compliance systems.
Location: This is a remote position and will be locally based in the country where the selected candidate is hired. Candidates based in Central and West Africa are preferred; however, candidates based in other CRS countries of operation may also be considered.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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