About CHAI
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.
CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.
At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.
Role Purpose
The Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) will lead, build up, and oversee CHAIโs global ERM function, ensuring a cohesive, forward-looking and strategic approach to risk management. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously strengthening risk mitigation frameworks and strategies to strengthen internal audits and compliance, positioning CHAI as a model for risk-aware, mission-drive operations.
As a key strategic leader, the Senior Director will drive enterprise-wide risk governance, ensuring CHAIโs policies, frameworks, and processes proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, aligning CHAI with global best practices and regulatory requirements, while enabling operational agility and programmatic impact. Reporting to the CFO and the Board Audit Committee, this role will provide strategic leadership, risk intelligence, and oversight to reinforce CHAIโs accountability, resilience, and long-term sustainability in a complex and evolving global landscape.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned and hands-on leader with a deep understanding of risk dynamics in international organizations, the ability to engage cross-functionally at all levels, and the expertise to drive institutional change while ensuring efficient and scalable risk management practices.
CHAI offers a rewarding and mission-driven work environment for a passionate individual committed to enterprise risk management, governance, and organizational integrity, and places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and strong work ethic.
The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% percent of the time.
This leader will drive enterprise-wide risk governance, ensuring CHAIโs policies, frameworks, and processes align with global best practices and regulatory requirements while enabling operational excellence and programmatic impact.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Strategy & Leadership
Develop and oversee CHAIโs enterprise risk management strategy, embedding a risk-aware culture across all operations.Lead the design and continuous improvement of risk frameworks, ensuring a coordinated and proactive approach to compliance, internal audit, and governance.Provide risk intelligence and scenario planning to senior leadership, advising on critical risks, emerging trends, and organizational vulnerabilities.Ensure risk strategies align with CHAIโs programmatic objectives, financial sustainability, and long-term growth.Champion risk-informed decision-making, equipping CHAI leadership and country teams with the tools to navigate operational and financial risks effectively.Strengthen CHAIโs approach to risk mitigation, case management, and internal controls, aligning institutional risk strategies with operational needs.Oversight of Risk Functions & Governance
Lead CHAIโs risk-related functions, providing strategic direction and oversight to compliance and internal audit resources.Develop a high-performing ERM function, ensuring that each area under ERM has the necessary resources, leadership support, and operational alignment.Ensure integration of risk governance frameworks across business functions, adapting to donor, regulator, and operational needs.Provide strategic guidance to function heads, fostering collaboration across risk domains while maintaining clear lines of accountability.Oversee risk-based decision-making processes to ensure CHAI proactively addresses institutional risks.Oversee organizational responses to high-risk matters, ensuring appropriate escalation and mitigation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
Serve as CHAIโs senior representative on risk and compliance matters, engaging with the Board, donors, and regulatory bodies on enterprise risk strategy and institutional resilience.Oversee preparation of risk and compliance reports for the Board and senior management, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.Drive collaboration with country teams, ensuring global risk strategies are contextually adapted and effectively implemented across CHAIโs diverse geographies.
Change Management & Process Optimization
Drive the institutionalization of risk management practices, embedding risk frameworks, escalation protocols, and accountability mechanisms across CHAIโs global footprint.Lead change management efforts, ensuring the successful adoption of risk, compliance, and governance policies through training, awareness, and stakeholder engagement.Leverage data and analytics to optimize risk monitoring, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making.
Qualifications
Qualifications
15+ years of experience, with 8+ years specializing in enterprise risk management, compliance, internal audit, or investigations, preferably in an international NGO or development organization.Masterโs degree preferred; relevant fields include law, business administration, public administration, finance, risk management, or a related discipline.Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and global best practices.Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional risk teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and provide strategic, actionable recommendations.Ability to engage and influence senior leadership, board members, donors, and external stakeholders, driving a proactive and risk-aware culture.Track record of driving organizational change and embedding risk frameworks, ensuring the adoption of policies, escalation protocols, and governance mechanisms.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive risk-informed decision-making across senior leadership, governance bodies, and external stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing risk reports, board presentations, and institutional risk briefings.
Ability to:
Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk strategiesAlign compliance, audit, and risk frameworks with global best practicesLead cross-functional teams and drive risk-informed decision-makingCommunicate complex risk issues clearly to senior leadershipImplement change management strategies to embed risk awareness
Advantages
Experience leading enterprise risk functions in a complex, multi-country organization.Expertise in crisis management, risk mitigation, and internal control frameworks.Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements and regulatory expectations for NGOs.Professional fluency in other languages, such as French and SpanishCertifications: incl. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional or Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional#region1 #jobreference4