Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Specialist

FAO

Rome, Lazio, Italy
Full-time
Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

Reporting Lines

The Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Specialist reports to the Senior Programme Officer, Head of the Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Unit in PSS.

Technical Focus

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment (DDRA) specialized research and analysis on complex proposed collaborations following “FRAME”, DDRA research methodology, guidelines, procedures, and digital tools.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment (DDRA) screenings for proposed engagements with the private sector and other non-State actors (NSAs), in line with “FRAME.”
• Review screening requests and assess mandatory documentation, including financial statements.
• Carry out in-depth research using a range of information sources to support screening and risk assessment of the prospective entity engagement proposal, including interpretation of data and analytics.
• Analyze and map complex or unclear ownership, gover...