The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position:
Vacancy: Risk Management Coordinator
Role Summary: To provide technical assistance on risk management for the assigned Departments/areas of the EAC Organs and Institutions and come up with the risk register that to be updated time to time.
Grade: P2
Reports to: Secretary General
Station: EAC Secretariat Headquarters, Arusha Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiate and champion the risk management practices in the Community. That is Plan, design and implement risk management process for the assigned areas by developing practical operating models;
- Offer technical assistance in relation to Risk Management to EAC Management in designing processes, policies and procedures to identify and manage threats to the achievement of objectives over the assigned Departments/areas of EAC Organs and Institutions;
- Oversee the process of identifying and assessing the risks affecting the assigned Department / areas of EAC Organs and Institutions;
- Facilitate the risk identification and assessment/ analysis workshops for heads of departments and compile the result into a risk registers of Units/Departments and Directorates;
- Assist in selecting and implementing measures to control and mitigate risks including activities to avoid risks, transfer risks and terminate risks;
- Monitor effectiveness of the processes used in identifying the external and internal risks that the assigned EAC Organs and Institutions face, evaluating the likely effect of these risks, proposing a range of control measures and monitoring and evaluating the success of these measures;
- Oversee, and assist in implementing, the plan of risk control actions (e.g. on health and safety measures, liaison with regulators, and business continuity plans etc.)
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the assigned areas of EAC Organs and Institutions’ success in managing their risks;
- Organize appropriate risk reporting procedures in line with the EAC approved Risk Management Framework;
- Ensure establishment of a strong, proactive risk management culture.
- Assist in implementation of an appropriate risk reporting to unit heads and top management providing a plan on how to minimize any exposure;
- Provide support, education and training to staff, commonly at management level of the assigned areas;
- Ensure that Head of Department are aware of risks relevant to their areas of operations and the individual staff understands their accountability for individual risks;
- Collaborate with Other EAC assurance services such as Internal Audit, Legal Departments, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Audit Commission to ensure compliance with established legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA);
- At least eight (8) years’ experience in risk management with three (3) years at senior level.
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced organizing and planning, negotiation, and numeracy skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (speaking, writing and presenting in English).
- Practical knowledge of the general tools and techniques of risk management;
Duration of Contract: One year renewable, based on performance and availability of funds
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries.
This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
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Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
The same will apply for any experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
Equal Opportunity: The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.
Please quote the respective reference number on both on the application letter and envelope.
For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:
P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Fax +255(22) 2116379
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz