ASSISTANT DIRECTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT KICD GRADE 4 ONE (1) POST
The Assistant Director-Quality Assurance and Risk Management will report to the Deputy Director-Corporate Planning, Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Requirement for Appointment
i.Served in the grade of Principal Quality Assurance Officer, Job group “P” or equivalent and relevant position in public or private organization for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii.Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Business Management or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii.Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Business Management or equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv.At least 4 years’ experience in ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001: 2008 implementation or administration;
v.Demonstrated training and experience as ISO 9001:2015 lead internal auditor in a large organization.
vi.Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vii.Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
viii.At least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
ix.Member of a quality assurance professional body;
x.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
xi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Interested applicants should forward 6 copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 20th December, 2019. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. We encourage people with disability and the marginalized to apply.
Responsibilities
i.Oversee the implementation and administration of ISO standards for the Institute;
ii.Establish and implement Information Security Management System (ISMS) standards;
i.Initiating the development of standards, systems and procedures for compliance, quality assurance and risk management;
ii.Initiating the preparation and spear heading the implementation of quality assurance and enterprise risk management plans;
iii.Coordinating the implementation of various quality management systems/standards within the Institute;
iv.Coordinating internal and external quality management system audits and liaising with certifying body for certification;
v.Facilitating the identification and evaluation of risks in liaison with process owners, monitoring risk exposure and advising management accordingly;
vi.Evaluating the risk exposures relating to the Institute’s governance, operations and information systems;
vii.Developing the enterprise risk management strategy, policy and framework for the Institute;
viii.Coaching management in responding to risks;
ix.Managing all activities and processes and support management’s achievement of strategic targets by providing risk navigation of key performance indicators;
x.Appraising the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, and operating reports, risk management and control processes
xi.Design and Implement structured quality management policy, strategy and methodology across the organization.
xii.Establish and maintain quality management systems and metrics, monitor and review compliance with the KICD quality assurance standards and compliance requirements among others.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education
Required relevant work experience
: 7 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
