The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority is established under the
PPDA Act 2003 to regulate procurement and disposal practices in all government procuring and disposing entities.
PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions:

Title: Manager Risk (1 Vacancy)
Reports to: Executive Director
Department: Office of the Executive
Department Head: Executive Director

Job Purpose
To develop a Risk Management Framework, consolidate the respective business / operational units’ risks and generate quarterly risk situational reports for management’s attention and action.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and update a Risk Management Framework that is monitored on a monthly basis.
• Consult with the respective Departments’ Risk Champions in order to establish the organization’s Risk Register.
• Use metrics to identify the key risks across the organization and propose mitigation measures.
• Lead the efforts to embed risk management in the implementation of the Strategic Plan by identifying the key risks that might arise in implementation of the Plan and putting in place mitigating factors
• Facilitate / coordinate in-house training to all employees on risk management
• Support the audit and investigations teams in escalating key risks and identifying triggers that could lead to breaches in internal controls
• Provide input into the M&E monthly reports by highlighting the risks that could lead to failure and or limited implementation of Strategic Objectives and initiatives
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

Person Specifications:
Education
• Honors Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Analytics, Business Modeling or related field
• Masters Degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Analytics, Business Modeling or related field
• Full professional qualification in Accounting such as CPA, ACCA, CRISC or CFA or any other related Professional Body

• Experience
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar or related role in the areas of Risk Management

• Skills & Competencies
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team-working skills
• Presentation skills
• Computer Literacy
• Analytical skills