Corporate Staffing Risk Management And Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Corporate Staffing Risk Management And Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Organization Background

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is a social impact organization operating in the climate space, committed to supporting micro and small enterprises and driven by innovation. KCIC provides incubation, capacity building services and financing to Kenyan entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing innovative solutions in renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, agribusiness, waste management, and commercial forestry in a bid to address climate change challenges.

KCIC is currently implementing several long term programmes including AgriBiz, a five-year programme supported by the European Union (EU) and Danida, GreenBiz Programme supported by DANIDA and Productive Use of Solar Energy (PUSE) supported by the Charles Stewart MOTT Foundation. KCIC is recruiting one (1) Risk Management and Compliance Officer to steer the Risk Management function.

The Risk Management and Compliance Officer will be responsible for the development, review and implementation of risk and compliance management strategy, framework, policies and procedures to ensure long term sustainability of KCIC, security of company assets, protection of the rights of funders, beneficiaries, stakeholders and compliance with policy, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a risk management framework to ensure sustainable operations, policy and regulatory compliance;

Develop and monitor key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators for mainstreaming risk assessment in planning and decision making;

Coordinate regular updating of risk register and implementation of the risk mitigation measures;

Provide support to managers in analyzing and strengthening existing processes on risk & compliance issues and maintaining an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency;

Train staff and inculcate a risk culture within KCIC

Monitor implementation the recommendations of the internal audit, external audit and the Board’s Audit

and Risk Committee;

Develop and implement risk reporting score cards for individual units and KCIC as a whole;

Monitor resource application in conformity with strategic plans/project plans, current policies and procedures, and donor funding agreements and requirements;

Review internal control systems for adequacy with clear accountabilities and conduct regular and ad hoc risk assessments to identify and evaluate risks;

Develop comprehensive risk information packs for stakeholders such as management, the Board, donors, and partners;

Analyze reports and data by various units to identify and manage potential risks.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or any other related field from a recognized University;

A Master’s Degree in related field will be an added advantage;

Relevant Professional qualification such Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Risk Management
Professional ( CRMP);

Membership of a professional body.

Experience

Seven (7) years’ experience in Risk Management and Compliance with knowledge of current best practices and trends;

At least three (3) years’ experience with donor funded organization;

Knowledge and experience in risk management principles, practices and processes.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Corporate Staffing Risk Management And Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya

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