About this job
Founded over 70 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit a competent person to fill the position of Risk Manager based in Kampala.
The successful candidate will be innovative, creative and eager to listen and learn. She/He will have exceptional leadership qualities with high level of acumen to manage risk-based audits and ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, partners and organisations. The successful candidate must be ready and willing to travel extensively to the field with at least 50% of his/her time outside Kampala. Reporting to the Country Director, his/her main responsibilities will be to:
Key Result Areas:
• Provide assurance to management about risk management processes
• Conduct enterprise wide risk based audits
• Perform special assignments, i.e. investigations, and performance audits
• Support management in assessing enterprise wide risks annually
• Assist the organization in evaluating effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies, and designing adequate internal controls to enable accountability
• Effectively plan and document audits using quality audit plans, and programmes
• Participate in coordination of outsourced audit activities including external audits
The successful candidate will be innovative, creative and eager to listen and learn. She/He will have exceptional leadership qualities with high level of acumen to manage risk-based audits and ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, partners and organisations. The successful candidate must be ready and willing to travel extensively to the field with at least 50% of his/her time outside Kampala. Reporting to the Country Director, his/her main responsibilities will be to:
Key Result Areas:
• Provide assurance to management about risk management processes
• Conduct enterprise wide risk based audits
• Perform special assignments, i.e. investigations, and performance audits
• Support management in assessing enterprise wide risks annually
• Assist the organization in evaluating effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies, and designing adequate internal controls to enable accountability
• Effectively plan and document audits using quality audit plans, and programmes
• Participate in coordination of outsourced audit activities including external audits
Job requirement
Essential Skills and Competencies:
• Certified internal auditor (CIA)
• CPA/ACCA/QICA qualifications or degree in a relevant discipline is essential but is not a prerequisite
• Experience and skills in auditing of community based development organizations & grant funded projects
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position in a reputable institution, preferably an NGO
• Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain strong and positive interpersonal relationships
• Experience of working in teams plus strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Familiarity and interest in children's issues
• Good computer skills with ability to work with spreadsheets and MS Access
• Valid driving permit with clean driving record
• Certified internal auditor (CIA)
• CPA/ACCA/QICA qualifications or degree in a relevant discipline is essential but is not a prerequisite
• Experience and skills in auditing of community based development organizations & grant funded projects
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position in a reputable institution, preferably an NGO
• Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain strong and positive interpersonal relationships
• Experience of working in teams plus strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Familiarity and interest in children's issues
• Good computer skills with ability to work with spreadsheets and MS Access
• Valid driving permit with clean driving record
How to apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit electronic copies of not more than 2MB and their application letter with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of additional relevant certificates, names and contact details of three referees, plus salary history addressed to:
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: Uganda.recruitment@plan-internalional.org.
Not later than 15th September, 2011.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 31st October, 2011.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email: Uganda.recruitment@plan-internalional.org.
Not later than 15th September, 2011.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 31st October, 2011.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes
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