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WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL

JOB VACANCY: RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer
Organization: World Vision International / VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank (VFT MFB)
Location: Head Office VF Office, Tanzania
Job Requisition ID: JR53055
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

ABOUT WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL

With 75 years of experience, World Vision focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organization helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by its Christian faith.

Join a team of more than 31,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and contribute to transforming the lives of vulnerable children.

JOB PURPOSE

The Risk and Compliance Officer will support VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank in strengthening regulatory compliance, risk management, anti-money laundering controls, physical security, and staff awareness across regional business centres.

The successful candidate will help ensure that the bank complies with its internal policies, procedures, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements while identifying and mitigating operational risks, fraud, and other compliance-related issues.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Compliance with VFT and Regulatory Policies (40%)

• Work with the Compliance Manager to implement the Compliance Monitoring Plan across business centres within the assigned region.
• Monitor and report violations of VFT MFB policies, procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct staff training on bank policies, procedures, legal requirements, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML).
• Prepare monthly reports identifying staff who violate Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and submit them to the Compliance Manager.
• Advise the bank on compliance with regional and local operational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, including those of the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), company regulations, and labour laws.
• Review and report operational non-compliance issues, including data entry errors, reconciliation problems, abnormal approvals, and unusual withdrawals.
• Monitor the implementation of issues raised through internal audits, external audits, regulatory reviews, and risk and compliance assessments.
• Conduct portfolio and compliance reviews for branches or loan officers with portfolio-at-risk (PAR) levels above acceptable limits.
• Maintain a register of politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Document the annual action plan, review progress quarterly, and prepare monthly compliance reports.

2. Risk Management at Business Centres (40%)

• Analyse trends in branch reports to identify operational anomalies, potential fraud, and emerging risks.
• Report confirmed and suspected fraudulent activities and monitor the recovery of funds associated with fraud cases.
• Assist the Senior Risk Officer in identifying risks, updating the risk register, and monitoring and reporting risk incidents.
• Monitor and report risk incidents as they occur within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Identify and report emerging risks that may affect the bank's operations.
• Vet loans that have been in arrears for more than 120 days.
• Report clients who cannot be traced and monitor compliance with anti-money laundering requirements.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of risk management measures across business centres.

3. Physical Security and Health Responsibilities (10%)

• Test internal risk and compliance controls, including physical security devices.
• Act as the focal person for physical security and health matters at the assigned business centre.
• Assess VFT offices to identify gaps in physical security and workplace health and safety.
• Assist the Senior Compliance Officer in raising staff awareness of physical security and safety requirements.
• Recommend measures to address identified security and safety gaps.

4. Training and Communication (10%)

• Conduct training for new and existing staff on risk management, physical security, workplace safety, anti-money laundering, and other compliance matters.
• Communicate compliance issues to the Business Centre Manager of the relevant business centre.
• Promote staff awareness of policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.
• Support a culture of accountability, integrity, and compliance throughout the organization.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A university degree in Law, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Business Management, Banking, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of compliance software or applications.
• Experience working in banking or financial institution operations.
• Experience in enterprise risk management.
• Understanding of the effects of money laundering on the economy and financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an investigative mindset.
• High levels of reliability, accuracy, and correctness.
• Ability to deliver effective training.
• Very good communication skills.
• Innovative and analytical thinking.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Integrity and ethical conduct.
• Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to Christian values and the mission of World Vision.

Additional Advantage: Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official World Vision International recruitment portal.

Application Link:  APPLY HERE NOW 

Job Reference: JR53055

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Applicants are encouraged to review the full job description and application requirements on the official recruitment portal before submitting their applications.