Chief Manager, Risk / Head of Risk Management at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Summary

Working with the Division Heads and reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee of the University Council, the Chief Manager, Risk / Head of Risk Management is responsible for monitoring the implementation of and recommending improvement to the University’s enterprise risk management policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Division Heads and Management Board in documenting the regular reviews of the divisional and strategic risk registers as outlived in the approved policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and critique the quality and completeness of risk information, including the identification of trends, interdependencies, new and emerging risks, risk mitigations on project, divisional and strategic risk registers.
• Drive the continued embedding of risk management throughout the University by providing support, education and training to staff, to build risk management awareness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in risk management, ensuring that these are embedded in the university’s practices.
• Continually review and propose any necessary updates to the enterprise risk management policy and procedures.
• Prepare and report to the Audit and Risk Committee, the annual work plans and the progress of implementation of these plans.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• At least 10 years’ enterprise risk management experience including working knowledge of risk assessment, providing advice on risk management and embedding of enterprise risk management in organization processes; or a related role. At least 5 years of the experience must be in a similar role to that advertised, including experience handling Board Audit & Risk committees.
• Master’s degree in a related field such as Risk management, Commerce, Business Administration, Information Technology, legal, mathematics or statistics.
• Professional certifications in risk management and membership in the related professional bodies.
• Professional qualification such as CISA/CISM/CPA/ACCA and membership to the related bodies will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Strong analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Confidentiality and integrity;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
• Good Communication skills;
• Self-motivated;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability and reliability