Risk Management Officer Jobs – Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Job Title: Risk Management Officer
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Internal Auditor
About US:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a Risk Management Framework for the University
- Develop the Enterprise Risk Management Policy for the University
- Liaise with departmental heads in ensuring completion of departmental risk registers
- Develop risk management system and train departmental risk champions on its implementation
- Liaise with department and division heads on the adequacy of proposed actions in management of risk areas highlighted in internal audit reports
- Evaluate the adequacy of the University’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the stated goals and objectives
- Monitor implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required.
- Monitor and report on compliance with regulatory requirements
- Proactively identify emerging risks and report the same to management and Audit and Risk management committee
- Responsible for the monitoring and mitigation of all risks within the University.
- Developing business continuity plans to limit risks
- Establishing and quantifying the organization’s ‘risk appetite’, i.e. the level of risk they are prepared to accept;
- Any other duty assigned by Management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce or Management from a recognized institution of higher learning
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Commerce or Management from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- A professional qualification in ACCA or CPA or CIA and a certificate in ISO 31000 Risk Management will be an added advantage
- At least five (5) years work experience two of which must be performing similar tasks
OR
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Commerce or Management from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Must have a certificate in ISO 31000 Risk Management.
- A professional qualification in ACCA or CPA or CIA will be an added advantage.
- At least five (5) years working experience performing similar tasks.
- In-depth understanding of Risk Management systems and procedures.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills
- Proven knowledge of current Risk Management techniques and best practices.
- Integrity and reliability
- Must possess, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
- Must have advanced computer skills in MS Office, Accounting software like SAP and FOCUS.
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
- Demonstrate high standards of integrity, ethics, objective judgment and independence
- Should be a mature and committed Christian.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vita and two (Academic, Leadership, Pastoral) references. Please attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts on each application. Send to:
The Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: 24th May 2019 by 5:00 pm
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