Risk Manager Grade 13 at Kenyatta University

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide risk management framework.
• Maintain a centralized live risk register covering strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, supply chain, environmental, and reputational risks.
• Facilitate risk assessments across all University Operations.
• Provide risk insights to University Management to support strategic decision-making.
• Present risk dashboards and mitigation plans to the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Oversee adherence to different University Programmes certification/accreditation requirements.
• Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks affecting the higher education sector and make a report to the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Oversee risk controls within all University operations.
• Oversee the development and/or review of whistleblowing and ethics frameworks.
• Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or any other international risk certification.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience, with at least three (3) years at a managerial level.