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ICT Risk Officer, Risk & Compliance

Category

Information Technology

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/6/2026
4 days left

Employer / Company

GA Insurance Uganda logo
GA Insurance Uganda
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Description (Public)

The ICT Risk Officer develops and maintains the ICT risk management framework, conducts ICT risk assessments, monitors key risk indicators, oversees security monitoring and incident response and ensures compliance with technology risk regulatory requirements.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the ICT risk management framework
  • Conduct ICT risk assessments across systems, projects, infrastructure and third-party service providers and maintain the ICT Risk Register
  • Assess emerging technology risks including cloud, digital transformation, AI and cyber risks
  • Monitor key risk indicators relating to ICT and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual ICT risk reports
  • Escalate significant technology risks to management and relevant committees and track mitigation actions
  • Monitor the organisation's security posture, investigate information security incidents and review vulnerability assessments and remediation
  • Monitor security tools such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, firewalls and endpoint security solutions
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements on technology risk and support risk reviews for new systems and projects
  • Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery assessments and support internal and external audits on ICT risk
  • Assess technology risks associated with vendors and service providers and monitor outsourced technology services
  • Promote risk awareness across ICT and business functions

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management or a related field
  • Professional certification such as CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, ISO 31000 Risk Management or CISSP
  • Over 3 years' experience in ICT risk, technology audit, IT governance or enterprise risk management
  • Experience in regulated industries is desirable

Skills & Competencies:

  • Risk assessment and analysis
  • Governance and regulatory compliance
  • Technology risk management
  • Report writing and communication
  • Stakeholder management

How to Apply

About GA Insurance Uganda
GA Insurance Uganda is an insurance company providing a range of general and life insurance products and services in Uganda.

Mission

To provide exceptional insurance coverage and reliable protection when our clients need it most.

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