Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position that has arisen within the Environmental ManagementAgency (EMA) - an equal opportunity employer:
Position: HEAD OF RISK
Grade D2
Station: Head Office
Reporting to the Director General, the job holder will be charged with the responsibility of providing a wide range of risk management solutions and loss control. This is to ensure that the Agency risks are well managed to enable protection of the Agency's resources whilst ensuring adherence to corporate governance tenets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops the Agency's risk profile and risk management plan and ensures its implementation.
• Carries out risk profiling, modelling techniques and qualitative analysis and prepares reports, including reports to Management and the Board.
• Provides objective risk assessment and checks on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Agency's risk management framework and assists Management to improve the risk management process.
operation of systems of internal control.
• Promotes Agency-wide risk awareness.
• Brings potential fraud risks and red flags to the attention of Senior Management and carries out special investigations into suspected fraud or malpractices as requested.
•Formulates, implements and reviews risk management policies (e.g. Whistle-blower policies), the Risk Management Framework and related operational procedures.
• Conducts risk assessments, including ongoing analysis of existing risks and identification of new or emerging risks and assists in review and monitoring of the Agency Risk Register.
• Participates in key processes including strategic planning and engagement of key stakeholders.
• Keeps abreast of global developments and best practices in risk management.
•Assists in managing the occupational safety function, including offering advice to line management on safety matters.
• Develops the risk management work plan and budget as required
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience and Competences:
> Adegree in Risk Management, Risk and Insurance or any other equivalent relevant degree.
> Arelevant Masters' Degree or Professional course will be an added advantage
> At least 5 years with at least 2 in a similar position.
> Good communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates not later than 12 May, 2026. Documents to be e-mailed to registry@ema.co.zw with job title in the subject line or addressed to:
Human Resources Manager
Environmental Management Agency
685/6 Mama Mafuyane Drive/ Faber, Bluff Hill
Box CY 385
Causeway
HARARE
Please note that communication will only be made to shortlisted candidates.
