Assistant Manager Risk Management & Compliance – KTNA 4 at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Purpose for the Job

• To advise on any risks or potential risks facing the Agency, under the guidance of the Manager. The Risk Management Officer will guide Departmental Heads to identify and assess threats, put plans in place to address or mitigate the risks and guide on how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks. The Officer will also guide the Agency on compliance related requirements including compliance monitoring and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, design and implement an overall risk management framework for the Agency.
• Plan, design and maintain records relating to the Corporate Quality Management System.
• Conduct risk-based preliminary review of all functional areas of the Agency to establish a risk-based work plan of action at the beginning of each financial year. The plan includes audit activities, risk management oordination, quality management and compliance reviews.
• Ensure the implementation of the approved work plan, directly and through subordinates, by undertaking activities which include audit and compliance reviews, risk management coordination and quality management system activities and prepare reports of the same.
• Develop, implement and review audit and risk management policies for the Agency.
• Provide leadership to management and staff on compliance and risk aspects on various decisions and activities.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of risk registers and implement them in line with the approved work plan across all the functional areas.
• Monitor developments in various regulations, laws and developments that affect the Agency to ensure up to date advice on compliance and risk management.
• To implement policies and guidelines for the development and preparation of departmental annual work plans.
• To manage the monitoring systems for departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant experience of not less than eight (8) years
• Master’s degree in economics, Strategic Management, Business Administration/Management from or equivalent from a recognized institution.
•  Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Economics, Business Management, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Management/Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a ecognized institution.
• Risk Certification
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
• Attention to detail and Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Must meet the provisions of chapter six of the constitution