Recruitment at the World Wide Fund for Nature

WWF Cameroon – Career Opportunity

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is seeking a qualified professional for the position of: Senior Risk & Compliance Officer.

• Location: Yaoundé
• Type of Contract: Staff Position
• Experience Required: Several years of relevant professional experience
• Application Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025
• Reference Number: J000

Required Qualifications

• Accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) or a Master’s degree in International Business, Finance, or MBA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial and accounting management.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role, with proven success working in multicultural and decentralized teams.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing new processes and systems.
• Previous NGO experience and international exposure are considered assets.
• Knowledge of the WWF Network is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of financial management policies and control frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and proven expertise in risk management.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to train teams and simplify complex financial concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in multicultural environments with the ability to drive change and foster high performance.
• Decisive, proactive, and collaborative, with outstanding communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel to field projects.
• Deep passion for conservation and sustainable development.
• Strong alignment with WWF’s core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

Mission of the Department

The mission of the department is to ensure a high-performing WWF CCO & WWF RoC by maintaining efficient and effective financial and accounting operations, as well as ensuring sound management of financial resources to deliver conservation goals. The department safeguards strong internal control systems and a solid financial foundation, ensuring compliance with WWF International policies, donor regulations, and national laws, while also identifying and managing both operational and strategic risks.

Major Functions

• Work Type: Staff
• Location: Yaoundé
• Reports to: Country Director
• Supervises: N/A

 Key Responsibilities

The Senior Risk & Compliance Officer will play a central role in ensuring WWF CCO & WWF RoC operate in line with best practices, policies, and standards, with a focus on risk management and compliance.

1. Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure an environment of strong controls and compliance within WWF CCO & WWF RoC.
• Maintain and update the Risk and Management Registers, ensuring quarterly follow-up of mitigation actions.
• Develop and oversee risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with WWF International’s policies, donor requirements, and the Risk & Control Framework.
• Conduct regular reviews of country field projects to identify control gaps and address non-compliance with internal policies.
• Support projects in implementing effective processes aligned with WWF International standards.

2. Audit & Control

• Prepare and coordinate both internal and external audits.
• Lead self-internal audits in line with the Field Operations Manual (FOM).
• Support the coordination and follow-up of management responses to audit findings.
• Monitor the implementation of audit and compliance reviews across WWF RoC, using a shared resource framework between the two countries.
• Plan and execute at least two self-audits (compliance reviews) per year in WWF RoC, depending on shared resources.

3. Capacity Building & Support

• Develop and deliver training, tools, and support to strengthen financial and compliance capacity across Programme Offices.

• Provide recommendations to senior management on best practices in:

• Cost recovery
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Balance sheet analysis
• Cash flow management

• Drive initiatives to improve the overall financial performance of Programme Offices.

4. Other Duties: Carry out any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Country Director.

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At WWF, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our ability to achieve our mission: to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.

As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair, transparent, and unbiased recruitment practices. All candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of identity or background.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in advancing a culture of equity, inclusion, and collaboration at WWF.