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Officer Risk

Petroleum Authority of Uganda

KampalaMid level · Not statedCloses Thursday, 26 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 13 Nov 2026
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Role overview

This role exists to monitor and execute risk engagements and make recommendations for the management of new and existing risks and mitigation measures.

  • i. Assist in conducting an organization wide risk assessment and monitor emerging risks.
  • Gather risk information in the Authority and conduct risk reviews to establish if all required actions are implemented to ensure that the Authority risks are within acceptable levels.
  • Operationalize the risk management framework in the Authority and assist in training staff on risk management activities.
  • Aid in coordinating the Enterprise risk management activities of Authority.
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Full role details

  • Contribute to the implementation of audit recommendation and report on management compliance and response to regulatory and Audit reviews.
  • Identify key risks and assess mitigating controls to determine the risk profile for the Authority.
  • Detect emerging risks that present new regulatory risks.
  • Assess potential risks that may hinder the reputation, safety, security and financial status of the Authority.
  • Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration/Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

Three years’ experience in risk management.

  • Risk Management,
  • Audit planning and implementation
  • Analytical skills
  • Innovative
  • High level of integrity
  • Communication and report writing skills
  • Interpersonal skills
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