Assistant Manager - Risk Management & Compliance at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Grade: KTNA 4

Reports to: Manager Strategy & Compliance

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to:

• Monitor and report on the attainment of the Corporate Performance Contract targets and compliance with government directives and other regulatory requirements affecting business and support services as well as oversee the risk management function.
• Guide departmental heads in identifying and assessing threats/risks, put in place mitigation measures and advice on how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager Strategy & Compliance, the duties and responsibilities for this position will entail:

• Conduct risk based review / assessment of all functions of the Agency to establish a risk based work plan of action at the beginning of each financial year. The plan includes risk audit activities, risk management coordination, quality management and compliance reviews.
• Ensure the implementation of the approved work plan, by undertaking activities which include audit and compliance reviews, risk management coordination and quality management system activities and prepare reports of the same
• Carry out risk assessment, which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business and come up with a risk plan, including risk mitigation measures and register
• Develop, implement and review risk management policies and business continuity plans for the Agency.
• Provide guidance to management and staff on compliance and risk aspects on various decisions and activities.
• Prepare and implement the corporate risk register in line with the approved work plan
• Monitor developments of various regulations, laws and developments that affect the Agency to ensure up to date advice on compliance and risk
• Prepare risks reports from different levels of the organizations. For example, strategic risk areas and provide recommendations for long term risk management and staff role in risk management and personal risk exposure.
• To manage the monitoring systems for departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and external requirements
• To coordinate and facilitate the preparation of quarterly report
• Maintain records relating to the Corporate Performance contracts and Annual work Plans
• Such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade,’one must haves

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, Strategic Management, Business Management, Risk Management or a related field from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Information Technology, Accounting, Social Sciences, Business Administration or related field from a recognized institution
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than 2 weeks
• Certificate in computer applications (proof of knowledge in using computer applications)
• Membership to a relevant professional body
• Relevant work experience of not less than 8 years
• Attention to detail and Good interpersonal skills
• Certification as an Enterprise Risk Manager will be an added advantage
• Must meet the provisions of chapter six of the constitution