ASSISTANT RISK OFFICER – Gwanda State University 129 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the
following post:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates
and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.

INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION

Assistant Risk Officer (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

 Higher National Diploma in any of the following: Banking and Finance/Risk
Management/Insurance and Risk Management.
 Five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language and Mathematics.
 Must have a high level of written and oral communication skills as well as
strong knowledge of business processes.
 Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate
multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong ability to work effectively in a team and to communicate verbally and
in writing with both external and internal customers.
 Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
 At least (one) 1 year of experience in risk management position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Risk Officer is responsible for conducting risk management
operations of the University, including the integration of risk concepts into
strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities:
 Undertake a comprehensive risk assessment for all University departments.
 Champion the compilation and review of the University’s Strategic Risk register.
 Supervise the filing of insurance claims, monitor progress and verify that
payments have been done.

 Quantify risk limits.
 Recommend plans to mitigate risks
 Liaise with the Safety Officer on all issues pertaining to the risk inherent in
Occupational Health and Safety.
 Monitor the progress of risk mitigation activities.
 Compile quarterly risk management reports
 Communicate to key stakeholders regarding the risk profile of the University.
 Evaluate and monitor risk management strategies identified within the
organization.
 Maintain and update the accidents register.

Conditions of Service

Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.