Manager, Risk and Compliance at Kenya Airports Authority

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for providing risk oversight, developing & implementing Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Compliance framework, policies management cycle, socializing Ethical Conduct across the authority and integrating Enterprise Risk Management in strategic business decisions.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management Framework & Compliance Programs;
• Overseeing the end-to-end risk management process and collaborate with the Senior Management team to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks associated with undertaking business across all functions and stakeholder engagement (Regulators, Partners, Customers, Suppliers, General Public, employees);
• Providing oversight on socialization of the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and initiatives to uphold ethics culture and safeguard reputation;
• Providing oversight on the policy management cycle, overseeing development of policies by the respective departments and maintaining the Authority’s policies catalogue and repository;
• Overseeing development and maintenance of the organization’s risk profile database;
• Overseeing annual review of the Authority’s risk appetite and tolerance levels in collaboration with Senior Management;
• Monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of risk treatment plans, accuracy and completeness of reporting to ensure that the Authority’s corporate risks are well articulated; 
• Providing guidance and training on risk management processes to build risk management capacity and socialize risk culture to the Authority’s staff at their various levels of operations;
• Overseeing adherence to external regulatory requirements and internal policy guidelines;
• Supporting management in identifying emergent trends and risks, undertaking assessments to ensure that all material key risks and opportunities are identified and mitigated;
• Providing compliance oversight across the organization;
• Articulating the Board’s Risk appetite and supporting the organization in ensuring that the organization’s strategies are executed within the stipulated risk appetite; and 
• Providing risk resilience assurance to the Board.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Master’s degree in a Business related field from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Professional Certification in Risk and Compliance Management 
• Member of PRMIA/GARP/IARCP/ICPAK/IIA/IRM and in good standing
• Minimum period of ten (10) years’ experience in Risk Management and Compliance in a regulated, dynamic and challenging environment three (3) of which must be in a managerial/supervisory position  
• Experience in implementation and management of an Ethics monitoring framework in relation to an established Code of Ethical Conduct.  
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. 

Skills and Competencies

• Risk management, coaching, people management, good communication skills, analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills.

Terms and Conditions of Service                     

• The appointment for managerial positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.