World Bank Project Jobs - Senior Risk Management Specialist at Ligomarc Advocates

Organization: Ligomarc

Advocates

Funding Source: World Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ligomarc

Advocates is recruiting for a valuable client, a Government Company funded by

Government of Uganda (Coil) and Development Partners, to provide financial,

technical and other support for Renewable Energy infrastructure development in

Uganda, with particular emphasis on enabling Private Sector participation. In

the above regard, our client is participating in the World Bank funded Energy

for Rural Transformation Project, now moving into its third Phase (ERT III),

and is also implementing other programs funded by GoU and other Development

Partners.

Job Summary:  The Senior Risk Management Specialist will

support Board Audit Committee by ensuring effective risk management at the

Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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As part of ERT III preparatory activities, to work closely

with the legal and consulting firms to develop agreements, manuals, and

procedures

·        
Carry out risk assessments and Compliance for the

Company’s transactions

·        
Identify key risk areas for the Company and quantify

their potential impact

·        
Propose appropriate risk mitigating actions.

·        
Implement the Company’s Risk Management framework

·        
Provide input into business/transaction analysis for

the Company’s programmes

·        
Mentor, train other staff and enhance Risk

Management Awareness in the Company.

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Performing any other duties as assigned by the Board

Audit Committee.

Key Performance Indicators:

·        
Risk Management framework in place

·        
Risk assessments and Compliance reports for the

Company’s transactions

·        
Companywide annual Risk Assessment reports

·        
Training Sessions for staff on risk awareness.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold an Honour’s degree

in Business or Science related discipline from a recognised University

·        
Possession of a post graduate or professional

qualification in Business related discipline

·        
A minimum of seven years’ experience in Risk

Management at a Bank or Financial Institution or Financial Services

Organisation.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications in hard copy

accompanied with a detailed CV that includes contacts of three professional

referees to:

5th Floor

Social Security House,

P.O. Box 8230

Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 4^th December, 2015

by 5:00 PM