Senior Risk Officer (APRM) at African Union: (Deadline 2 May 2023)

Organization Information

Reports to: Principal Strategic Officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
Division: Strategic Planning
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Midrand, South Africa 

Purpose of Job

To be responsible for assisting in the identification and mitigation of emerging and current risks through proportionate risk controls and oversight and provide any general or technical risk support and guidance as required.

Main Functions

•    Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to risk management at the APRM.
•    Identifies best practices in risk management and monitor effectiveness of the Office’s support to AU.
•    Assists in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and contribute to their implementation.
•    Contributes to development of guidelines, policies and manuals that can guide programmes, system improvement initiatives and overall decision making by higher management in risk management.
•    Provides support to the implementation of initiatives related to risk management;
•    Assists in the organization of thematic networks on risk management and make contributions during consultations and meetings of these networks;
•    Contributes in development of materials in risk management, and provide necessary training and support in risk management to Organization Units as required.
•    Provides technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in risk management, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

•    Maintains  a  detailed  knowledgebase of  relevant  external  risk  management  practices  and requirements, championing best practice to assist the Business to effectively manage and mitigate risk
•    Provides clear, pragmatic and proportionate guidance on the interpretation and application of risk management requirements and developments
•    Acts as a principal point of contact on risk management queries for all colleagues, assisting the education process of a robust framework across the business
•    Develops and implements risk management procedures throughout the secretariat to promote robust controls and mitigation
•    Identifies and helps mitigate risks and issues affecting the Business, recommending actions to mitigate the risks. Ensure more complex risk issues are escalated to the Chief of Staff
•    Supports the Head of Strategic Planning in the creation and delivery of strategic, proportionate and effective risk profile reports across the business
•    Supports the Head of Strategic Planning to deliver an effective and appropriate risk management framework and risk profiles, including the monitoring of CEO owned risk mitigation plans.
•    Provides proactive risk management advice across the secretariat, proactively identifying emerging risks and supporting management to identify and undertake appropriate actions;
•    Supporting the secretariat to identify and manage business units and/or incidents and assist the introduction of mitigation controls to prevent reoccurrence
•    Monitors the respective business risk profiles, providing support to ensure the CEO owned plans are effectively implemented

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

A Master’s degree in Business Management or Public Administration or related field with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience of which 3 years at expert level preferably within a major government, international organisation, public or private sector organization

Or

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Public Administration or related field with a minimum 10 years of relevant experience of which 3 years at expert level preferably within a major government, international organisation, public or private sector organization

Required Skills

•    Planning and organizational skills, flexible and able to multi-task and prioritise
•    Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well and work in a team
•    Able to independently work in a fast-paced environment
•    Computer skills, including excellent word processing, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications experience in using programmes such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point
•    Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies