SENIOR RISK OFFICER – Institute of Development Management

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT – SENIOR RISK OFFICER

The Institute of Development Management is a regional organisation, with campuses in Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini providing management development through Education, Training, Research and Consultancy. IDM invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to provide efficient and cost-effective service to the Risk and Internal Audit function in line with the approved policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

• Coordinate risk management process across the institute in line with the Enterprise Risk Management policy and framework
• Monitor and evaluate internal control and risk management systems
• Facilitate risk appraisal and management
• Implement the Operational Risk Management Framework
• Assess and challenge the risk profile
• Review relevant process breakdowns from Internal Audit findings
• Provide support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organisation
• Facilitate business function risk meetings
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly corporate risk reports

Education and Experience

• BCom Risk Management/lnternal Auditing or any other relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and/or Internal Auditing related field
• Membership of relevant professional body such as the Institute of Risk Managers and/or Institute of Internal Auditors
• Certification in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Knowledge of COSO and ISO 9001 : 2015 Standard for Quality Management would be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Team Leadership & Motivation
• Planning, Organising & Coordinating
• Critical Thinking & Innovation
• Initiative and proactive
• Consultations & Interpersonal Relations