Job Title: Senior Risk Management Officer
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About the Company:
Uganda Christian University (UCU) is an authentic Christian institution established by the Church of Uganda in 1997 in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective. Uganda Christian University replaced the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College which trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
Job Summary: A Risk Management Officer enables the university to proactively manage its risks in a systematic and structured way and to continually refine its processes to reduce the University’s risk profile thereby maintaining a safer environment for all its stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 28th April 2025
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