Working with the Division Heads and reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee of the University Council, the Chief Manager, Risk / Head of Risk Management is responsible for monitoring the implementation of and recommending improvement to the University’s enterprise risk management policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Division Heads and Management Board in documenting the regular reviews of the divisional and strategic risk registers as outlived in the approved policies and procedures.
- Evaluate and critique the quality and completeness of risk information, including the identification of trends, interdependencies, new and emerging risks, risk mitigations on project, divisional and strategic risk registers.
- Drive the continued embedding of risk management throughout the University by providing support, education and training to staff, to build risk management awareness.
- Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in risk management, ensuring that these are embedded in the university’s practices.
- Continually review and propose any necessary updates to the enterprise risk management policy and procedures.
- Prepare and report to the Audit and Risk Committee, the annual work plans and the progress of implementation of these plans.
Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
- At least 10 years’ enterprise risk management experience including working knowledge of risk assessment, providing advice on risk management and embedding of enterprise risk management in organization processes; or a related role. At least 5 years of the experience must be in a similar role to that advertised, including experience handling Board Audit & Risk committees.
- Master’s degree in a related field such as Risk management, Commerce, Business Administration, Information Technology, legal, mathematics or statistics.
- Professional certifications in risk management and membership in the related professional bodies.
- Professional qualification such as CISA/CISM/CPA/ACCA and membership to the related bodies will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Strong analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
- Confidentiality and integrity;
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
- Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
- Good Communication skills;
- Self-motivated;
- Attention to detail;
- Adaptability and reliability
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Monday, February 5, 2024 to:
Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer
