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Job Title:    Risk Management Analyst

Organization:  National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Manager,
Internal Audit

 

About US:

The National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory
body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general
supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and
National Guidance (MOICT&NG).

 

The National
Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to
coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social
and economic development of Uganda.

 

Job Summary:  The Risk Management Analyst will be responsible
for Risk management function and reporting under the Internal Audit department
in the delivery in Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance frameworks

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Responsible
for Risk management and reporting in the delivery of the Enterprise risk
management within NITA-U.

·       
Assist
in the analysis of NITA-U risk exposures that pose an internal or external
threat to the business, its people, clients and its assets and make necessary
recommendations.

·       
Spearhead
the Automation of the NITA-U Risk Management Program

·       
Responsible
for the NITA-U Master Risk Register and reporting on Enterprise Risk Management

·       
Liaise
and provide expertise to the NITA-U directorate risk champions in the
identification and development of the respective directorate risk registers.

·       
Examine
and test Internal Risk management Mitigation controls and report on their
implementation

·       
Support
in the Consolidation and reporting on corrective action on NITA-U Top risks,
Risk appetite and proposed risk mitigations plans.

·       
Update
the risk management system and monitor regulatory developments and recommend
modifications to existing practices

·       
Support
and report on Risk related value for money transactions and highlight areas for
improvement within the organisation

·       
Generate
reports, and using appropriate dash boards, report the effects of risks and
suggest changes to the management based on the solutions to adopt newer
strategies to overcome the risks.

·       
Present
the NITA-U risk profile plotted on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

·       
Coordinate
and facilitate Awareness and Training for Risk Management, practices and procedures

·       
Any
other duties as signed .

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) Risk
Management Analyst job must hold a B.Com/BBA/ (Auditing / Accounting /Finance),
BSc (IT, or Computer Science) or any other relevant qualification equivalent
from a recognized University.

·       
Possess
relevant industry certifications in Risk Management CRISC, CRMA, ISO 31000 or
equivalent.

·       
Membership
of Internationally Recognized Professional Risk body ; Accounting or Auditing
(CIA, ACCA, CPA, ISO etc.),is an essential requirement;

·       
Post
graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage

·       
At least
Five years’ experience in a Risk and Assurance function, three of which should
have been in a supervisory level in an IT environment

·       
Demonstrated
Expertise in the Use of Risk tools /dash boards.

·       
Expertise
in the development of Risk based methodologies (risk, control and auditing);
and policies, procedures, regulations and laws

·       
Experience
in planning, organizing and conducting detailed Risk Assessments

·       
Practical
knowledge of Authoring, Managing and governing Risk Management Risks practices,
Policies and standards

·       
Excellent
Analytical, reporting and presentation skills

·       
Effective
verbal and written communications, including active listening skills

·       
Excellent
relationship building and management skills with co-workers, staff and external
contacts.

·       
Proven
leadership and competence in managing effective teams amidst challenging audit
assignments

 

How to Apply:

Interested
applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right
personal attributes are required to complete and submit a NITA-U Application
Form, Download
Here with a cover letter, supported by a detailed curriculum
vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time
telephone contact, email addresses of both the applicant and three referees to
the address below.

 

The Executive
Director,

National Information
Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),

Palm Courts, Plot
7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)

P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

 

Or via email:
hr@nita.go.ug (application shouldn’t be more than 10MBs)

 

Deadline: 9^th November 2020

 

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