MANAGER, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (JOB GRADE S8)REF: RM&IA/MRC/ JULY 2025
MANAGER, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (JOB GRADE S8)REF: RM&IA/MRC/ JULY 2025
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- Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for providing risk oversight, developing & implementing Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Compliance framework, policies management cycle, socializing Ethical Conduct across the authority and integrating Enterprise Risk Management in strategic business decisions.
b. Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management Framework & Compliance Programs;
- Overseeing the end-to-end risk management process and collaborate with the Senior Management team to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks associated with undertaking business across all functions and stakeholder engagement (Regulators, Partners, Customers, Suppliers, General Public, employees);
- Providing oversight on socialization of the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and initiatives to uphold ethics culture and safeguard reputation;
- Providing oversight on the policy management cycle, overseeing development of policies by the respective departments and maintaining the Authority’s policies catalogue and repository;
- Overseeing development and maintenance of the organization’s risk profile database;
- Overseeing annual review of the Authority’s risk appetite and tolerance levels in collaboration with Senior Management;
- Monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of risk treatment plans, accuracy and completeness of reporting to ensure that the Authority’s corporate risks are well articulated;
- Providing guidance and training on risk management processes to build risk management capacity and socialize risk culture to the Authority’s staff at their various levels of operations;
- Overseeing adherence to external regulatory requirements and internal policy guidelines;
- Supporting management in identifying emergent trends and risks, undertaking assessments to ensure that all material key risks and opportunities are identified and mitigated;
- Providing compliance oversight across the organization;
- Articulating the Board’s Risk appetite and supporting the organization in ensuring that the organization’s strategies are executed within the stipulated risk appetite; and
- Providing risk resilience assurance to the Board.
c. Key Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field from a recognized institution of higher learning
- Master’s degree in a Business related field from a recognized institution of higher learning
- Professional Certification in Risk and Compliance Management
- Member of PRMIA/GARP/IARCP/ICPAK/IIA/IRM and in good standing
- Minimum period of ten (10) years’ experience in Risk Management and Compliance in a regulated, dynamic and challenging environment three (3) of which must be in a managerial/supervisory position
- Experience in implementation and management of an Ethics monitoring framework in relation to an established Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
d. Skills and Competencies
Risk management, coaching, people management, good communication skills, analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The appointment for managerial positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Documents to be submitted by the Applicants
Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, copies of academic and relevant professional certificates and a copy of the National Identity Card.
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke underCareers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
(i) Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
(v) Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current.
The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail [email protected] or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:
Ag. Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 21st July 2025 at 5.00pmEast African Time addressed to the contact provided above.
KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply.Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.
