Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as 'The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the 'Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala i...

Responsibilities or duties

Coordinating cross-functional efforts within the Corporation to improve on proactive risk management and continuity of operations.

Supporting and empowering Business Unit management in effectively carrying out their respective risk activities.

Updating the Operational Risk Management Policy and Framework and related sub-policies to ensure that they reflect best practice.

Monitoring the maintenance/update of the strategic risk register.

Monitoring the implementation of action plans.

Coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of a Compliance Framework on external and internal obligations.

Assisting Line Managers in identifying and analyzing inherent risks.

Rating and ranking the current and anticipated critical and high Compliance Risks and mitigation activities for inclusion in the assessments.

Planning and coordinating detailed risk assessments.

Managing and following up on open issues and work with management to ensure closure of action plans.

Advising project teams to ensure new initiatives, solutions and programmes have in-built continuity at design stage.

Managing third parties engaged in support of BCMS.

Coordinating post-incident post-mortem.

Monitoring the Risk and Control Self Assessments.

Formulating cost effective strategies for increased Corporation’s business processes.

Formulating relevant policies, procedure and Organization Structure for improved efficiency in the Corporation.

Coordinating the budget process for implementation of the Corporation’s business processes.

Designing programmes and procedures for the implementation of business processes.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Master’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Any of the following professional qualifications: CPA (K), ACCA, CRA CMA CIA, CRMA, CFE, Certified in Risk Information and Control (CRISC) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing

A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Experience needed

A Minimum of Ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, Five (5) of which must be in Senior Management position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Skills and Competences

Research skills

problem-solving skills

Leadership, planning and Supervisory skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Report writing skills

Research paper writing and presentation skills

Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

Negotiation and counseling skills

• Coordinating cross-functional efforts within the Corporation to improve on proactive risk management and continuity of operations.
• Supporting and empowering Business Unit management in effectively carrying out their respective risk activities.
• Updating the Operational Risk Management Policy and Framework and related sub-policies to ensure that they reflect best practice.
• Monitoring the maintenance/update of the strategic risk register.
• Monitoring the implementation of action plans.
• Coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of a Compliance Framework on external and internal obligations.
• Assisting Line Managers in identifying and analyzing inherent risks.
• Rating and ranking the current and anticipated critical and high Compliance Risks and mitigation activities for inclusion in the assessments.
• Planning and coordinating detailed risk assessments.
• Managing and following up on open issues and work with management to ensure closure of action plans.
• Advising project teams to ensure new initiatives, solutions and programmes have in-built continuity at design stage.
• Managing third parties engaged in support of BCMS.
• Coordinating post-incident post-mortem.
• Monitoring the Risk and Control Self Assessments.
• Formulating cost effective strategies for increased Corporation’s business processes.
• Formulating relevant policies, procedure and Organization Structure for improved efficiency in the Corporation.
• Coordinating the budget process for implementation of the Corporation’s business processes.
• Designing programmes and procedures for the implementation of business processes.

• Research skills
• problem-solving skills
• Leadership, planning and Supervisory skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Research paper writing and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and counseling skills

• Master’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Any of the following professional qualifications: CPA (K), ACCA, CRA CMA CIA, CRMA, CFE, Certified in Risk Information and Control (CRISC) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications.