Deloitte Consulting is seeking a highly experienced Head of Risk and Compliance to lead the development and implementation of a company-wide risk management framework. The role is responsible for maintaining a live risk register covering operational, financial, regulatory, supply chain, biosecurity, and reputational risks. The successful candidate will facilitate risk assessments across diverse facilities including farms, processing plants, cold chain, and distribution hubs, ensuring full compliance with national and international regulatory standards such as KEBS, NEMA, and various food safety certifications.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of a company-wide risk management framework.
Maintain a live risk register covering operational, financial, regulatory, supply chain, biosecurity, and reputational risks.
Facilitate risk assessments across farms, processing plants, cold chain, and distribution hubs.
Present risk dashboards and mitigation plans to the Board and Executive Committee.
Ensure compliance with KEBS, Ministry of Agriculture, Veterinary Services, NEMA, Public Health, and export regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in legislation affecting agribusiness, FMCG, labor law, environmental standards, and trade regulations.
Work closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to strengthen food safety governance.
Oversee risk controls related to contamination, traceability, cold chain breaches, and recall procedures.
Oversee the development of whistleblowing and ethics frameworks.
Ensure proper segregation of duties across procurement, production, warehousing, and finance.
Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for farms, plants, and distribution operations.
Lead response protocols for biosecurity outbreaks, plant shutdowns, product recalls, or regulatory sanctions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master’s or Advanced degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
Ten (10) years of relevant experience, with at least five (5) years at a managerial level.
Technical Competencies
Expertise in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
Regulatory compliance management experience in FMCG or agribusiness sectors.
Proficiency in internal control design and fraud risk mitigation.
Knowledge of food safety regulatory standards.
Experience in business continuity planning.
Strong investigative and report-writing skills.
Behavioural Competencies
High ethical standards and independence of judgment.
Strong executive presence and confidence.
Ability to influence cross-functional leaders.
Calm under pressure during crisis situations.
Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented.
Courage to challenge decisions when risk exposure is high.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Deloitte Consulting portal on Workable. Follow the link provided in the application section to submit your details.
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