International Planned Parenthood Federation Risk Assurance Manager Jobs in Kenya
International Planned Parenthood Federation Risk Assurance Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job PurposeDescribe why the job exists.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining risk management across the WISH Consortium. This position requires a knowledge of the context in which the WISH Consortium is working, the ability to apply risk frameworks and standards, experience with planning and implementation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
Key Tasks
Describe the main activities undertaken by the job holder. The list need not be exhaustive, but should reflect the most
important features of the job.
Work internally with the Executive Advisory Board, the WISH Management Team (as risk
holders), the IPPF internal audit team and the
Work externally with the DFID team as delegated by the Executive Director, and
Consortium partners compliance/audit/investigation units
Ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with
IPPF’s Gender Equality Policy
Build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside the Federation.
Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.
The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in local and international context and demonstrate a willingness to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies
Responsibilities
Develop, drive and maintain the WISH risk management process across the project and
Consortium
Manage the Consortium risk register and ensure that each identified risk has an owner, of an appropriate level of seniority, and that a plan is in place which is being tracked and
followed up
Ensure that the Risk Management Register (including Clinical Governance) is included at
WISH Consortium Management Meetings and that, if appropriate, changes in risk levels
are escalated to the Executive Advisory Board and in due course IPPF’s Governing Council
(via the WISH Executive Director)
Develop/enhance the WISH Consortium’s risk management processes, tools and
templates and facilitate and support the identification, assessment and reporting of risks across the Consortium
Produce risk reports working with key contributors and support the analysis of significant risks; ensure both that the appropriate mitigation measures and contingency plans (in the case of risks crystallising) are developed
Ensure that each country of operation and all consortium members have a clear security
plan, complying with DFIDs Security Policy, appropriate to the environment and
operations
Ensure that all partners are aware of DIFD’s Security Policy and are up to date with any changes.
Together with the Deputy Director of Commerical identify any cost implications
of significant changes to the Security Policy in line with the Article 25.3 of the
T&C
Should significant new risks emerge, or identified risks crystallise, work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Manger to ensure appropriate messaging
Ensure each Consortium member have a whistle blowing mechanism in line with DFID
policies and procedures (to include amongst other things ethical, bullying and harassment and fiduciary concerns) ensuring that there is consistency in operation across
all consortium members
Ensure logging of all incidents, appropriate investigations, follow up and lessons learnt
Support the Executive Director, the Operations Director and the Consortium and DFID for incident reporting; ensuring that the Executive Director or relevant members of the
Management Team have a clear understanding of DFID’s requirements and tracking
follow up actions; and, updating DFID appropriately
Education & Qualifications
Describe the likely educational/training background of the job holder.
Advanced University degree in business/public administration, conflict in fragile state environments, risk assurance/management, finance, accounting, international development, audit or other relevant field, or First University degree.
Essential Criteria
Describe the minimum level of professional experience required to do the job.
At least 5 years of relevant risk management and compliance experience in international aid field contexts with an understanding of ethical (including both fiduciary and safeguarding), safety and security issues in the development sector
Previous experience working in development or in the humanitarian sector
Experience in overseeing, supporting and/or establishing an ongoing risk management
process
Demonstrated experience in facilitating processes and decisions with cross-functional,
senior stakeholders
Experience in overseeing, supporting and/or establishing an ongoing risk management
process
Demonstrated experience in facilitating processes and decisions with cross-functional,
senior stakeholders
Understanding of the challenges related to implementing organizational changes
Capability to manage multiple demands and to adapt to new challenges and shifting
priorities.
How to Apply
Interested persons are requested to submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org
Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Closing Date: 9th August 2019.
IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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