Kenyatta University is a leading multi-campus public university in Kenya. The university seeks to recruit a Risk Manager (Grade 13) responsible for leading the development and implementation of a university-wide risk management framework. The successful candidate will maintain a centralized risk register and provide insights to management to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide risk management framework.
Maintain a centralized live risk register covering strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, supply chain, environmental, and reputational risks.
Facilitate risk assessments across all University Operations.
Provide risk insights to University Management to support strategic decision-making.
Present risk dashboards and mitigation plans to the Chief Internal Auditor.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Oversee adherence to different University Programmes certification/accreditation requirements.
Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks affecting the higher education sector and make a report to the Chief Internal Auditor.
Oversee risk controls within all University operations.
Oversee the development and/or review of whistleblowing and ethics frameworks.
Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or any other international risk certification.
Ten (10) years of relevant experience, with at least three (3) years at a managerial level.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)Kenyatta UniversityP.O. BOX 43844 – 00100NAIROBI
Applications must be received not later than 20th April 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees.
