Jobs at KCCA in Uganda- Manager Risk Assurance

Job Title: MANAGER RISK AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (1 VACANCY) REF. DSC 15/70/01 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENTSCALE KCCA 5 AGE: 30 AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce or Business Administration or Finance and Accounting or Accounting or Law or any other qualifications closely related to any of the above disciplines plus full professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA and a minimum of a certificate in Risk management from a recognized university/awarding institution. Possession of a Master’s Degree in any business related course/discipline from a recognized University/institution will be of added advantage. PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 4/2012 4 Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been gained at Principal level in Government or equivalent relevant working experience at middle management level from a reputable organization. He/she should have the following competences: Enterprise risk management, knowledge of applicable laws, Strategic thinking and planning, Oral and written communication skills, Management and Supervision, Analytical and problem solving, Setting up a high performing team and developing subordinates, Excellent interpersonal relations, Proven integrity and Confidentiality, Ability to manage numerous deliverables in a timely/ effective manner and Computer skills DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the Director Internal Audit for performing the following duties:-  Developing an integrated risk management framework to guide risk identification, evaluation, control, monitoring and reviewing Authority’s risks as per set standards.  Developing risk management policies for the Authority in line with the Authority guidelines, the Business plan, and best practices  Reviewing and updating the risk management and compliance policies in place to ensure effectiveness and adequate risk management system and make recommendations to Senior Management as per set Standards.  Monitoring the implementation of the Authority strategic plan and Divisional action plans and identify implementation risks and highlight it to the management for action in line with the Authorities risk management guidelines.  Managing performance and development of staff in Risk and compliance Division as per the Human Resources performance management policy.  Preparing and submitting quarterly risk management reports to senior management in line with the authorities risk management guidelines.  Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. How to Apply: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the third phase of the recruitment exercise. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) and one summary form to the Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 7th May 2012. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd floor Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement as well as the application forms can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug or KCCA website on www.kcca.go.ug for the advertisement only. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Each Application and Summary form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 4/2012 on the first page of the form Applicants are allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts only. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, testimonials and up-to-date CV, plus four recent certified passport size photographs attached to the application and summary form. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will lead to automatic disqualification. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful. Deadline: 7th May 2012