Job Title: Risk Management Analyst
Organization: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG).
The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Risk Management Analyst will be responsible for Risk management function and reporting under the Internal Audit department in the delivery in Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance frameworks
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Risk management and reporting in the delivery of the Enterprise risk management within NITA-U.
- Assist in the analysis of NITA-U risk exposures that pose an internal or external threat to the business, its people, clients and its assets and make necessary recommendations.
- Spearhead the Automation of the NITA-U Risk Management Program
- Responsible for the NITA-U Master Risk Register and reporting on Enterprise Risk Management
- Liaise and provide expertise to the NITA-U directorate risk champions in the identification and development of the respective directorate risk registers.
- Examine and test Internal Risk management Mitigation controls and report on their implementation
- Support in the Consolidation and reporting on corrective action on NITA-U Top risks, Risk appetite and proposed risk mitigations plans.
- Update the risk management system and monitor regulatory developments and recommend modifications to existing practices
- Support and report on Risk related value for money transactions and highlight areas for improvement within the organisation
- Generate reports, and using appropriate dash boards, report the effects of risks and suggest changes to the management based on the solutions to adopt newer strategies to overcome the risks.
- Present the NITA-U risk profile plotted on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Coordinate and facilitate Awareness and Training for Risk Management, practices and procedures
- Any other duties as signed .
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) Risk Management Analyst job must hold a B.Com/BBA/ (Auditing / Accounting /Finance), BSc (IT, or Computer Science) or any other relevant qualification equivalent from a recognized University.
- Possess relevant industry certifications in Risk Management CRISC, CRMA, ISO 31000 or equivalent.
- Membership of Internationally Recognized Professional Risk body ; Accounting or Auditing (CIA, ACCA, CPA, ISO etc.),is an essential requirement;
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage
- At least Five years’ experience in a Risk and Assurance function, three of which should have been in a supervisory level in an IT environment
- Demonstrated Expertise in the Use of Risk tools /dash boards.
- Expertise in the development of Risk based methodologies (risk, control and auditing); and policies, procedures, regulations and laws
- Experience in planning, organizing and conducting detailed Risk Assessments
- Practical knowledge of Authoring, Managing and governing Risk Management Risks practices, Policies and standards
- Excellent Analytical, reporting and presentation skills
- Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills
- Excellent relationship building and management skills with co-workers, staff and external contacts.
- Proven leadership and competence in managing effective teams amidst challenging audit assignments
How to Apply:
Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are required to complete and submit a NITA-U Application Form, Download Here with a cover letter, supported by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, email addresses of both the applicant and three referees to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug (application shouldn’t be more than 10MBs)
Deadline: 9th November 2020
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- Salary Offer 0-ush-5000000 USD Array Month
- Address Kampala, Central Region, Uganda