Senior Risk Management Officer

• Develop a Risk Management Framework for the University.

• Develop the Enterprise Risk Management Policy for the University.

• Liaise with departmental heads in ensuring completion of departmental risk registers.

• Develop risk management system and train departmental risk champions on its implementation.

• Liaise with department and division heads on the adequacy of proposed actions in management of risk areas highlighted in internal audit reports.

• Evaluate the adequacy of the University’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the stated goals and objectives.

• Monitor implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required.

• Monitor and report on compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Proactively identify emerging risks and report the same to management and Audit and Risk Management Board.

• Responsible for the monitoring and mitigation of all risks within the University.

• Developing business continuity plans to limit risks.

• Establishing and quantifying the organization’s ‘risk appetite’, i.e. the level of risk they are prepared to accept.

• Performing any other official duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce or Management or a related field from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce or Management from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• A professional qualification in ACCA or CPA or CIA

• A certificate in ISO 31000 Risk Management will be an added advantage.

• At least five (5) years’ work experience two of which must be performing similar tasks.

Other Specifications:

• In depth understanding of Risk Management systems and procedures.

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.

• Proven knowledge of current Risk Management techniques and best practices.

• Must be a person of high unquestionable integrity and reliability.

• Must possess, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

• Must have advanced computer skills in MS Office, Accounting software like SAP

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.

• Demonstrate high standards of integrity, ethics, objective judgment and independence.

• Should be a committed and practicing Christian.