a) Salary Scale: M6.2- (UM 4b)
b) Report to: Senior Risk Management Officer
c) Duty Station: Kampala
d) Main Purpose:
The Risk Management Officer is responsible for providing assistance in coordinating the mainstreaming of risk management practices at the Institute.

e) Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Institute strategies, targets and plans formulated, developed and coordinated;
• Performance risk management standards and indicators for the Institute prepared and disseminated to users;
• Technical support provided to departments and units in the preparation and production of cascaded risk management plans;
• Risk analysis and evaluation ensured;
• Production of output and outcome risk assessment reports;
• Sustainable Certification on ISO 9001:2015 QMS by the Institute ensured.

f) Key responsibilities and tasks:
1. Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures and report breaches with appropriate recommendations to the supervisor;
2. Review existing processes and system to identify risk exposures and recommend appropriate mitigation measures;
3. In conjunction with risk-owners, participate in control self-assessment and track implementation of action points for control weaknesses;
4. Record in a database, all incidents reported from operational areas and prepare periodic and ad hoc incident reports; analyzing the causes and recommending appropriate control measures;
5. Prepare periodic and ad hoc operational risk reports as advised by the supervisor
6. Monitor developments in the environment & identify potential risk exposures to the Institute;
7. Develop appropriate tools for monitoring operational risk exposures;
8. Contribute and participating in making UMI a research and innovation led institution;
a) Participating in developing research proposals in line with the call for research
grants/funding priorities;
b) Aiding research-based decisions;
c) Providing research-based feedback.
9. Implementing the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in the department;
10.Performing other duties as may become necessary for the smooth running of the department and the Institute as a whole.

g) Minimum Person Specifications:

1. A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is mandatory;
2. Hons Bachelor’s degree in either: – Business Administration (Accounting/Finance), Commerce, Economics, Actuarial Science, Law or related fields from a recognized University/Institution;
3. Possession of relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Risk Management Professional, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an added advantage;
4. Be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the other internet applications;
5. Three years of working experience in a busy business organization or professional services firm, preferably in Risk/Audit/Operations departments

Please see more details on https://umi.ac.ug (Important Notice)

Mode of application; – Fill in the application form (Click to Download) or from the Website choose Key Links and then Application Form. Include a comprehensive updated CV, plus certified copies of transcripts and certificates for any acquired/additional qualifications.
Submit hard copies to the Human Resource Manager not later than 3:00 pm. Friday, 31st July 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.