Principal Risk Management Officer at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing risk management Performance contract, work plan and budget;
• Preparing risk mitigation plan;
• Carrying out quarterly routine awareness programs to manage risk;
• Supervising, developing and appraising staff working under him/her.
• Guiding departments on implementation of risk management framework;
• Conducting Risk Management training to staff;
• Ensuring appropriate management of risk to the Authority, employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests of stakeholders;
• Responding to regular risk questions and concerns within the Authority.
• Monitoring implementation of risk management framework.
• Continuously review NEMA risk management policies in line with international best practice
• Describing and estimating the cost of risks affecting the Authority;
• Conducting risk assessment;

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Organizational Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Organizational Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 year(s) as a Middle-Level Manager in with relevant work experience
• Minimum 3 year(s) as a Senior-Level Manager in with supervisory experience

General Qualifications

• Training in Risk management;
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Member of a relevant professional body;