Senior Risk Officer at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct risk assessments on the Commission ’s programmes, which will involve identifying, describing and profiling risks affecting the organisation;
• Implement the strategic risk management vision for the Commission and ensure that risk management policies and strategies comply with applicable laws, regulations and the strategic objectives;
• Develop and improve risk management tools, practices, and policies enabling the analysis and reporting of risk according to the risk management framework;
• Develop and foster a coherent risk culture and risk management philosophy to effectively embed in the Commission;
• Guide the integration of enterprise risk management strategies with other Commission activities;
• Ensure that the Commission’s risk identification, analysis , mitigation and monitoring capabilities are cost effective;
• Liaise with departmental/unit heads in compilation of and monitoring of risk registers;
• Provide support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the Commission;
• Evaluate the adequacy of the Commission’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the goals and objectives;
• Prepare risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences;
• Monitor implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are taking place as required;
• Proactively identify emerging risks and suggest mitigation measures;
• Conduct compliance checks in conformance to policies, rules and regulations, in liaison with auditors;
• Support/undertake the provision of assurance and consultancy services;
• Any other duties as may be assigned

JOB SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of a Risk Management Officer I or its equivalent for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Risk Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualifications in accountancy, risk or audit will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results