Job Title: Head Of Enterprise Risk Management
Organisation: Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.
Job Summary: to develop, guide and oversee the implementation of the enterprise risk management framework/policy, continued assessment of risks and opportunities to ensure that the company’s objectives are achieved and shareholder value is protected.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall Enterprise Risk Management Framework for the Company.
- Support the Board Audit and Risk Committee in ensuring the identification and prioritization of Principal Risks and reporting on the same.
- Develop initiatives and drive the inculcation of a Risk Management culture across UNOC and its Subsidiaries.
- Advise Senior Management on Risk Management requirements in strategic decision making.
- Facilitate the process of setting the company’s risk appetite and ensuring it is adhered to.
- Develop and Maintain the Company Risk Register.
- Keep the Board and Senior Management appraised of industry Standards in Risk Management.
- Continuously improve the Risk Management Policy and Risk Management Framework.
- Support the Executive Committee in the identification, analysis, evaluation of Corporate and Principal Risks.
- Conduct Risk assurance engagements and reporting on status of Risk Management across UNOC to the Senior Management and the Board.
- Periodically evaluate the risk maturity level of the company and devise strategies to enhance the company’s risk maturity level.
- Monitor implementation of Risk Mitigation actions to ensure reduction in the level of Risk.
- Identify training needs for risk management and oversee development of enterprise risk competence and awareness across the company.
- Evaluate the adequacy of the company’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the company’s goals and objectives.
- Champion the development and execution of Business Continuity Management (BCP) program and ensure appropriate BCM capability, including Technology services is put in place to support the business continuity requirements.
- Proactively identify emerging risks and report to relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct assessments for risks that materialize, and document lessons learnt.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Enterprise Risk Management or other relevant master’s degree.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or related fields from a recognized University.
- Full Professional Membership (ACCA / CPA).
- Certification in Risk Management is an essential requirement.
- At least ten (10) years working experience in finance, audit or risk management roles, five (5) of which is attained at a managerial/supervisory level.
- Good knowledge of the Oil & Gas Value Chain is an added advantage
Skills and Competencies
- Risk Assessment and Management knowledge.
- Demonstrated Business Acumen.
- Financial Accounting & Analysis skills.
- Strong Analytical Skills and Strategic Thinking.
- Complex decision-making skills.
- Strong skills in written and verbal communication.
- Stakeholder Management skills.
- Skills in Influencing and Behavioural Change Management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
Please note that successful candidates MUST be willing and ready to work in any UNOC’s office location.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this link
Deadline: 9th January 2026
Note:
- Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.
- Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120