Title: Risk and Compliance Officer
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Risk and Compliance Manager
About Food 4 Education
Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritise efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 100,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1,000,000 public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027.
Position Overview
The Risk and Compliance officer is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on compliance risks and regulatory obligations. This role ensures the organization operates in adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a sound understanding of risk management frameworks.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s compliance and risk management policies.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify control gaps across departments.
- Facilitate internal audits and assist in external regulatory reviews.
- Maintain risk registers, compliance checklists, and reporting tools.
- Collaborate with departments to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
- Deliver training and awareness programs on compliance policies and risk management best practices.
- Investigate compliance breaches or incidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies.
- Prepare risk and compliance reports for senior management and the board.
Minimum Requirements
Requirements:
Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CISA, or equivalent are a plus.
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
- International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights Law
- Donor Compliance & Grant Regulations
- Financial Accountability & Transparency Standards
- Data Protection & Privacy Laws
- Safeguarding & Protection Standards
- Local NGO Laws & Regulatory Filings
Experience:
- 3 - 5 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audit, or a related field.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry .
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
- Attention to detail and high ethical standards.
- Proficiency in risk management tools or GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, Logic Manager).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong project management and multitasking skills.
- Experience in a highly regulated industry.
We are an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and build a rewarding, long-term career.
Deadline: 20th August 2025
We aim to contact all our applicants, but due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application might not be successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.