Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact. Department: Finance Location: Africa Overview The client is looking for a Head of Risk Management to establish and lead the enterprise-wide risk framework for a new renewable asset management company responsible for a national portfolio of distributed renewable energy assets. As a public-sector–affiliated institution, the company must adhere to heightened governance, compliance, and accountability standards. The Head of Risk Management will design the systems, policies, and controls required to manage risks across operations, finance, procurement, regulatory compliance, and organisational activities. This role is central to building a resilient institution that upholds public trust, meets regulatory and donor expectations, and supports reliable asset performance as the company scales. Role and Responsibilities Role: Head of Risk Management Direct Report: Managing Director (with dotted-line reporting to the Board or Audit & Risk Committee) Candidates Required: 1 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework Design Develop and implement the company’s enterprise risk management framework, including principles, policies, and governance structures tailored to a public-sector context. Define risk appetite, tolerance levels, escalation pathways, and reporting standards aligned with Board and regulatory expectations. Establish methodologies for identifying, assessing, classifying, and prioritising risks across the organisation. Public‑Sector Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Risk Oversight Ensure alignment with public‑sector requirements, including procurement rules, audit standards, ethics policies, and governance codes. Identify and monitor risks related to political interference, policy shifts, subsidy regimes, and public accountability. Oversee compliance with national energy regulation, licensing frameworks, safety standards, and public financial management guidelines. Interface with government ministries, regulators, and oversight bodies to ensure ongoing compliance. Operational, Financial & Strategic Risk Assessment Conduct comprehensive risk assessments covering operational processes, asset performance, cybersecurity, commercial activities, and organisational development. Evaluate risks associated with inherited assets, including data gaps, deferred maintenance, legacy vendor arrangements, and documentation inconsistencies. Assess financial and commercial exposures such as tariff risks, revenue variability, FX risk (for donor/DFI financing), and contractor performance risk. Support leadership in prioritising mitigation strategies. Donor, DFI & Grant Compliance Ensure compliance with donor and development finance institution (DFI) requirements, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) safeguards. Develop reporting processes that meet IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESS frameworks, or equivalent guidelines. Oversee compliance related to grants, concessionary finance, and blended capital instruments, including disbursement tracking and reporting. Control Development, Monitoring & Assurance Establish internal controls across operations, finance, IT, procurement, and service delivery. Develop risk dashboards, KPIs, early warning indicators, and Board‑level reporting tools. Lead periodic risk reviews, internal assurance checks, and oversight of risk mitigation plans. Coordinate with internal or external auditors as required by government or donor standards. Incident Response, Crisis Management & Business Continuity Develop and maintain frameworks for incident management, operational outage response, and crisis communication. Oversee investigations of operational failures, compliance breaches, fraud allegations, or safety incidents. Recommend preventive measures and ensure lessons are integrated into operations and planning. Organisational Culture & Capacity Building Build risk awareness across the company through training, communication, and capability development. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct consistent with public‑sector standards. Ensure staff understand and adhere to governance, safety, and compliance requirements. Requirements Experience Required: 10+ years’ experience designing or managing enterprise risk frameworks for large, asset‑heavy, or public‑sector institutions. Senior risk management experience within the power sector, infrastructure, utilities, financial services, or comparable complex environments. Experience working with public‑sector governance requirements, procurement frameworks, audit standards, and ethics codes. Demonstrated experience managing compliance with regulatory bodies, government oversight institutions, and development finance or donor partners. Strong experience conducting cross‑functional risk assessments and establishing pragmatic controls. Experience working in African or comparable emerging‑market contexts. Technical Requirements: Strong understanding of operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risk in the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors. Familiarity with public procurement rules, national audit requirements, public financial management guidelines, and governance codes. Ability to design risk tools, dashboards, reporting templates, and monitoring systems suitable for Board and regulator engagement. Knowledge of environmental and social (E&S) safeguard frameworks (e.g., IFC Performance Standards). Basic understanding of cybersecurity and data integrity risks relevant to distributed infrastructure systems. Other Skills: Exceptional analytical and diagnostic capabilities. Persuasive communicator, able to convey risk insights clearly to leadership, the Board, regulators, and external auditors. High integrity, independence, and discretion essential for a public‑sector risk function. Ability to challenge assumptions constructively while maintaining strong working relationships. Resilience and adaptability suited to early‑stage institution‑building. Collaborative style that supports operational excellence without compromising over security and resilience. Working Arrangement Location: In‑person, based in Abuja Travel: Regular travel to asset sites, regulatory authorities, and partner engagements. Terms of Agreement Start Date: February 2026 Contracting Period: 2 years Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr