Vacancy title:
Manager

Jobs at:
National Water and Sewerage Corporation

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday 20th April 2017, at 5.00 p.m.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) a leading organisation in the Water sector in Uganda with a Vision “To be the Leading Customer Centred Water Utility in the world” seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant positions mentioned below:

JOB TITLE: Manager— RISK MANAGEMENT
REPORTS TO: SENIOR MANAGER PROGRAMMES AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To effectively and efficiently coordinate the development and implementation adaptive risk management initiatives and programs aimed at ensuring NWSC’s operational business continuity as well as sustainable growth and service delivery

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY RESULT AREAS

• Coordinate the development and implementation of risk management programs in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of the Corporation while complying with the government laws and accreditation standards related to risk management.
• Develop and implement systems, policies and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of risk related information.
• Develop cost effective risk management programmes and ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation
• Ensure that all possible risks (policy, strategy, compliance & operational) are identified, measured and assessed in a timely manner and that appropriate risk responses formulated and implemented
• Ensure that all possible operational risks are properly documented and monitored to avoid operational interruptions
• Introduce a risk management concept in all operating systems so that critical activities are given due attention
• Ensure that staff are sensitized and trained in respect to risk management programs, and their respective responsibilities in carrying out risk the management programs.
• Ensure effective coordination of the implementation of the risk mitigation action plans by the respective risk owners/ handlers i.e. directorates, departments and areas
• Liaise with Internal Audit and prioritize risks and advise on value for money interventions
• Any other assignments given by management

THE PERSON:
In order to be considered for this position, the person must have a working experience of at least eight (08) years, must have worked at a principal officer level for at least two years and should possess the following:

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION/TRAINING
Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering, Business Management, Economics, Statistics or related discipline Preferred Additional Qualifications/skills
• Strong Professional skills and experience in Risk Management
• Membership with relevant professional bodies is an added advantage Age Limit: Must be above 35 Years

Experience
A minimum of five (05) years of post-qualification experience in a vibrant organization
Preferred Additional Experience

• Experience in water utility management
• Experience and good knowledge on Risk Management Systems
• Special Personal Attributes
•  Good interpersonal skills and high level of integrity
• Self-drive and resilience
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals
•  Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
•  Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
•  Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Job application procedure

Applicants must attach the following requirements;

• An Application letter with a detailed Curium virtue (CV)
• Three referees (outside NWSC)
• Capability statement of not more than two pages in single spacing word format and font 12.

All persons who believe they can clearly demonstrate their abilities to meet the criteria given above are encouraged to send their applications (hard copies) addressed to the Senior Manager Human Resources, National Water & Sewerage Corporation, Plot 39 Jinja Rd, P.0 Box 7053, Kampala. To be considered, your application must be received by close of business on Thursday 20th April 2017, at 5.00 p.m.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.