Principal Risk Management and Quality Assurance Officer at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the candidate will entail:

• Providing leadership in the development of the Institute’s enterprise risk management Framework, quality management systems, policies and procedures;
• Developing and coordinating effective implementation of annual quality assurance and enterprise risk management plans;
• Spearheading the development, implementation and review of the Institute’s business continuity plan;
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement recommendations received from both internal and external quality assurance, ISO audits;
• Preparing reports to management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee;
• Monitoring, evaluating and consolidating the Institute’s risk management register and organize and co-ordinate periodic/quarterly risk management meetings;
• Overseeing the application and adherence to the enterprise risk management policy and framework and report on trends in the Institute’s risk profile;
• Providing secretarial services to the corporate Risk Management Committee;
• Carrying out sensitization and awareness training to staff within the Institute on risk management, ISO procedures, implementation of action plans, as designed in the risk management plan;
• Reviewing changes and suggestions in the improvement of governing policies and procedures; and
• Carrying out quarterly assessments for compliance and risk assessment at the Institute.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience, at least three (3) of which must have been in a position of Risk Management and Quality Assurance Officer or a comparable position in public or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science such as Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Statistics, Business Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Risk Management Professional (RMI-PMI), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified ISO Auditor or any other relevant qualification;
• Membership to relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than three (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Conflict management; and
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task