Risk Officer - Grade C/D at Kenyatta University
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- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in the development and implementation of the University-wide risk management framework.
- Conduct risk assessments across all University Operations.
- Support the Risk Manager in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks affecting the higher education sector and make a report to the Chief Internal Auditor.
- Oversee risk controls within all University operations.
- Participate in the development and/or review of whistleblowing and ethics frameworks.
- Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Liaise with the Risk Manager in developing, testing, and monitoring the University’s Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and disaster recovery arrangements.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the Risk Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety
- Professional (CSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Public Accountant(CPA), or any other international risk certification.
- Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.Applicants and Referees should write directly to:Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Kenyatta University
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBIApplications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 20th April 2026
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