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Job Title:  Risk Officer   

Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

About the Company:

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Reach Out Mbuya in the Kampala region with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

About USAID Project:

The USAID Local Partner Health Services East Central – Transition award to Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Activity is a project of Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) funded by USAID.MJAP was granted this PEPFAR funding Award to support public health facilities and their communities in 12 districts and Jinja City that include Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba; to implement quality Integrated HIV/AIDS and TB services and contribute to the attainment and sustenance of epidemic control.

Job Summary:  To support the Internal Auditor in overseeing risk assessments and mitigations across all MJAP and support functions. The role ensures there is a comprehensive, coordinated, and consistent quality in the process to report on key risks and implementation of risk management strategy and influence change to strengthen organization wide accountability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Risk Planning

• Support the Internal Auditor to develop and execute Risk based Internal Audit Plan. Update this Plan on quarterly basis and share with the Internal Auditor.
• Examine, review, and assess risk management, governance and control processes and provide innovative best practices to make improvements.
• Support the integration of risk management in the operational planning and decision-making processes.

Risk Management

• Support departmental heads in maintaining and updating the organization’s Risk Register as an active risk management tool.
• Support departmental heads in developing and monitoring Risk and control Self-assessment tool.
• Support the Internal Auditor in monitoring implementation of the Terms of Reference for Risk Management Committee (RMC)

Compliance Management

• Perform special assignments, investigations, and audits as needed and securely file all such reports and supporting documents accordingly.
• Effectively and adequately document audit/investigation process and file the working paper accordingly.
• Summarize, profile, and timely follow up plan of actions from all audits (internal and external), special assignments & investigation, and ensure all plan of actions are closed within the agreed timeframe.
• Track/monitor implementation of Risk and control Self-assessment tool.

Capacity Building

• Support in strengthening capacity building of staff and CSOs on risk management (E.g fraud risk assessment and mitigation), best internal control practices, standards, governance, and MJAP Uganda policies.

Reporting:

• Prepare risk dashboard/report to be presented to management and the Board Audit Committee monthly and quarterly respectively.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, statistics, or B. economics
• Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA)- at least level
• Risk Management Certification and CIA is an added advantage.
• A minimum of Five years working experience in a similar position in a reputable institutions NGOs, Banks, and insurance industry.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills.
• Excellent Analytical and Investigative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail and organization.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams.
• Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker.
• Proficient with risk management, auditing techniques, and accounting standards and principles
• Excellent IT skills and conversant with auditing information systems
• Excellent knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). Email: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug

Deadline:  24th September 2024 by 5:00 pm.

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