The African Union Senior Risk Officer Jobs in Nigeria

The African Union Senior Risk Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Purpose of Job

To be responsible for assisting in the identification and mitigation of emerging and current risks through proportionate risk controls and oversight and provide any general or technical risk support and guidance as required.

Main Functions

Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to risk management at the APRM.

Identifies best practices in risk management and monitor effectiveness of the Office’s support to AU.

Assists in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and contribute to their implementation.

Contributes to development of guidelines, policies and manuals that can guide programmes, system improvement initiatives and overall decision making by higher management in risk management.

Provides support to the implementation of initiatives related to risk management;

Assists in the organization of thematic networks on risk management and make contributions during consultations and meetings of these networks;

Contributes in development of materials in risk management, and provide necessary training and support in risk management to Organization Units as required.

Provides technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in risk management, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

Maintains a detailed knowledgebase of relevant external risk management practices and requirements, championing best practice to assist the Business to effectively manage and mitigate risk

Provides clear, pragmatic and proportionate guidance on the interpretation and application of risk management requirements and developments

Acts as a principal point of contact on risk management queries for all colleagues, assisting the education process of a robust framework across the business

Develops and implements risk management procedures throughout the secretariat to promote robust controls and mitigation

Identifies and helps mitigate risks and issues affecting the Business, recommending actions to mitigate the risks. Ensure more complex risk issues are escalated to the Chief of Staff

Supports the Head of Strategic Planning in the creation and delivery of strategic, proportionate and effective risk profile reports across the business

Supports the Head of Strategic Planning to deliver an effective and appropriate risk management framework and risk profiles, including the monitoring of CEO owned risk mitigation plans.

Provides proactive risk management advice across the secretariat, proactively identifying emerging risks and supporting management to identify and undertake appropriate actions;

Supporting the secretariat to identify and manage business units and/or incidents and assist the introduction of mitigation controls to prevent reoccurrence

Monitors the respective business risk profiles, providing support to ensure the CEO owned plans are effectively implemented

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

A Master’s Degree in Business Management or Public Administration or related field with a minimum 7 years of relevant

experience of which 3 years at expert level preferably within a major government, international organisation, public or private sector organization
Or

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Public Administration or related field with a minimum 10 years of relevant experience of which 3 years at expert level preferably within a major government, international organisation, public or private sector organization

Required Skills

Planning and organizational skills, flexible and able to multi-task and prioritise

Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well and work in a team

Able to independently work in a fast-paced environment

Computer skills, including excellent word processing, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications experience in using programmes such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point

Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Languages:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight .

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship .

Foster Accountability Culture

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; The African Union Senior Risk Officer Jobs in Nigeria

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