Risk Manager (French Speaker)

About the role

RENECO implements a global conservation strategy to restore and preserve Houbara bustard populations in North Africa and Asia, through research centres in Morocco, Central Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. To expand its activities and launch new conservation projects, it is opening a Risk Manager position. The role covers enterprise-wide risk governance, internal controls and risk reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive Risk Management Framework aligned with COSO principles and ADDA standards.
• Define risk management policies, procedures and governance structures at corporate level.
• Maintain updated risk registers and lead the identification and assessment of risks across business processes and projects.
• Develop risk heatmaps and matrices, and facilitate risk workshops with leadership and operational teams.
• Oversee risk mitigation strategies and internal controls, assign risk ownership and monitor their effectiveness.
• Support contingency and business continuity plans, and continuously monitor emerging threats.
• Produce periodic risk reports and maintain a corporate risk dashboard for senior management.
• Advise management on risk governance and internal control, and deliver training to build a risk-aware culture.

Required profile

• Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g. Certified Risk Manager).
• At least 10 years of proven experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Governance or Compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and implementing enterprise-wide risk frameworks.
• Experience liaising with regulators, external auditors and government authorities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or French is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of COSO, ISO 31000, ADDA standards and internal control standards.
• Ability to design and deliver training on risk management and controls.
• Experience with risk management systems, assessment tools and reporting software.