Assistant Manager Risk Management & Compliance at KENTRADE

Assistant Manager Risk Management & Compliance – KTNA 4

Reports to : Manager Strategy, Compliance and Statistics
Duty Station : Nairobi

Purpose for the Job
To advise on any risks or potential risks facing the Agency, under the guidance of the
Manager. The Risk Management Officer will guide Departmental Heads to identify and
assess threats, put plans in place to address or mitigate the risks and guide on how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks. The Officer will also guide the Agency on compliance related requirements including compliance monitoring and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities
1) Plan, design and implement an overall risk management framework for the Agency.
2) Plan, design and maintain records relating to the Corporate Quality Management
System.
3) Conduct risk-based preliminary review of all functional areas of the Agency to
establish a risk-based work plan of action at the beginning of each financial year. The
plan includes audit activities, risk management coordination, quality management
and compliance reviews.
4) Ensure the implementation of the approved work plan, directly and through
subordinates, by undertaking activities which include audit and compliance reviews,
risk management coordination and quality management system activities and
prepare reports of the same.
5) Develop, implement and review audit and risk management policies for the Agency.
6) Provide leadership to management and staff on compliance and risk aspects on
various decisions and activities.
7) Coordinate preparation and implementation of risk registers and implement them in line with the approved work plan across all the functional areas.
8) Monitor developments in various regulations, laws and developments that affect the
Agency to ensure up to date advice on compliance and risk management.
9) To implement policies and guidelines for the development and preparation of
departmental annual work plans.
10) To manage the monitoring systems for departmental performance indicators and
standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and
external requirements.
11) Any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
i. Relevant experience of not less than eight (8) years
ii. Master’s degree in economics, Strategic Management, Business
Administration/Management from or equivalent from a recognized institution.
iii. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Economics, Business Management, Commerce
or equivalent from a recognized institution.
iv. Management/Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution.
v. Risk Certification
vi. Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing
vii. Attention to detail and Good interpersonal skills
viii. Excellent analytical skills
ix. Good planning and organization skills.
x. Must meet the provisions of chapter six of the constitution

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https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/careers

Deadline 9th September 2025