Gwanda State University
Qualifications and Experience
Higher National Diploma in any of the following: Banking and Finance/Risk
Management/Insurance and Risk Management.
Five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Must have a high level of written and oral communication skills as well as
strong knowledge of business processes.
Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively prioritise and coordinate
multiple tasks simultaneously
3 Strong ability to work effectively in a team and to communicate verbally and
in writing with both external and internal customers.
Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
At least (one) 1 year experience in risk management position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Risk Officer is responsible for conducting risk management
operations of the University, to include the integration of risk concepts into
strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities:
Undertake a comprehensive risk assessment for all University departments.
Champion the compilation and review of University’s Strategic Risk register.
Supervise the filing of insurance claims, monitor progress and verify that
payments have been done.
Quantify risk limits.
Recommend plans to mitigate risks
Liaise with the Safety Officer on all issues pertaining to risk inherent in
Occupational Health and Safety.
Monitor the progress of risk mitigation activities.
Compile quarterly risk management reports
Communicate to key stakeholders regarding the risk profile of the University.
Evaluate and monitor risk management strategies identified within the
organisation.
Maintain and update accidents register.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
Acting Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 16 June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.