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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Risk Manager |
| Position Code: | 630 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Coordinating, monitoring and driving the Risk Management process. |
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Reports To
Operations Managers, Programme Coordinators and Senior Executives. |
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Supervises
May not have supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Developing the Risk Management framework, charter, policy statements and methodology, ensuring it is aligned with best practice.
Providing independent reports to Senior Executives and Programme Coordinators with respect to the overall progress of Risk Management in the organisation.
Ensuring Management and staff are suitably equipped to cope with the growing complexity of Risk across the organisation's operations.
Assessing and evaluating operational policies and procedures to achieve the identified Risk Management objectives and recommend improvements where necessary.
Introducing new technology, improved Risk Management techniques and approaches to assist risk identification, measurement and control.
Facilitating and coordinating documentation of operational policies and procedures.
Monitoring the progress of risk management processes on existing and new projects/activities undertaken by the organisation.
Serving as a reference point to managers on Risk Management issues.
Maintaining updated knowledge of the political, cultural, and economic environment the organisation is operating in, with particular regard to identifying risk and potential risk.
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Key Skills
Ability to work closely with Managers, able to communicate throughout numerous levels within the organisation.
Ability to remain abreast with the constantly changing environment, often in numerous unique locations.
Excellent analytical skills, particularly in identifying potential issues and scenarios.
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Internal Contacts
All departments throughout the organisation. |
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External Contacts
Recipients of services and Consultants. |
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Typical Experience
5+ years understanding Risks of an organisation coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications. An audit background is an advantage. |
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