Christopher Roberts
About Christopher Roberts
Christopher Roberts is a Finance Officer at the United Nations World Food Programme, bringing over 30 years of experience in finance, project management, and auditing. He has held key positions at various organizations, including the Caribbean Public Health Agency and UNOPS, and is motivated by the impact of humanitarian work on beneficiaries' lives.
Work at World Food Programme
Christopher Roberts serves as a Finance Officer at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) since 2023, based in Saint Michael, Barbados. In this role, he contributes to the development of country-specific plans and processes that align with regional strategies to address humanitarian needs in the Caribbean. He supports periodic risk and internal control assessments to identify potential audit, compliance, or financial risks. His responsibilities include reporting on key financial data and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
Previous Experience at CARPHA
Before joining WFP, Christopher Roberts worked as the Chief Financial Officer at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) from 2013 to 2015. His tenure in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, involved overseeing financial operations and ensuring effective financial management within the organization.
Career at UNOPS
Christopher Roberts held the position of Senior Finance Officer-Project Manager at UNOPS from 2015 to 2021 in Saint Lucia. During this six-year period, he managed financial aspects of various projects, applying his expertise in finance and project management to ensure successful outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Roberts earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, studying from 1984 to 1989. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Economist, bringing over 30 years of post-graduate experience in fields such as Programme and Project Management, Business Development, Budgeting and Financial Management, Risk Management, Auditing, and Corporate Administration.
Role at World Education
From 2021 to 2023, Christopher Roberts served as Chief of Party at World Education in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involved leading financial and programmatic initiatives, further enhancing his extensive experience in financial management and project oversight.