Enterprise Risk Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager with solid knowledge and experience in enterprise-wide risk management.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Enterprise Risk Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining a risk management framework for the organisation, and monitoring risks, ensuring that they are within the approved risk appetite. The Enterprise Risk Manager will also provide advice on matters pertaining to the safety and security of AECF staff, premises, and project sites, as well as ensure that field SOPs and security assessments of our areas of operation are continuously updated and relevant.

The role will be based in Nairobi with occasional travel in the region.

Strategic

• Provide oversight over the Enterprise Risk Management framework that integrates risk management with the AECF’s strategic objectives.
• Develop strategies to entrench a risk management culture in the institution.

Operational

• Lead the identification, communication, measurement, and management of company-wide risks.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify current and emerging risks.
• Continuously monitor and update the risk registers and appropriate risk tools.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process design improvements to achieve greater efficiencies.
• Provide guidance and training to promote risk control awareness, ownership, and accountability.
• Support enterprise risk reporting requirements for Executive Management and the Risk Committee of the Board

Program

• Support program managers in review of program risk registers and risk reports to donors.
• Coordinate a review of all AECF investees’ risk profiles on an annual basis.
• Coordinate money laundering and terrorist financing reviews of investees and all other third parties.

Business Continuity Management

• Develop, maintain, and implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for the institution.
• Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
• Conduct business impact analysis for all the functions of AECF.
• Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly.
• Coordinate the crisis management committee.

Security Management

• Develop and implement a security strategy and supporting security procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in the response to crisis events and security incidents.
• Act as the contact person on all security matters from security service providers.
• Identify and promote security best practices.
• Identify and monitor trends of security incidents affecting AECF personnel and assets.
• Review staff travel and ensure staff have the necessary information and preparedness for the travel.
• Ensure lessons are learned and disseminated from the pattern of security incidents.

• A Master’s degree in business or other related field.
• Professional certification in enterprise risk management.
• 10+ years’ experience providing enterprise risk management services in a cross-border firm or international organization.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for AECF’s mission and business model.
• Experience in portfolio risk management.
• An understanding of risk in the context of development organizations operating in sub-Sahara Africa.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed at senior management level.
• Excellent Interpersonal, verbal & written communication, analytical and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize amidst various and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• High attention to detail, self-driven, results-oriented and action-focused.
• Fluency in English is a requirement. French language skills will be an added advantage.

About the Organization

The AECF is a leading development finance organization that supports businesses to innovate, create jobs and leverage investments to build resilience and sustainable incomes for rural and marginalized communities in Africa.

AECF’s goal is to bridge the investment gap between early-stage enterprise and business maturity for entrepreneurs serving the poorest communities. We provide patient capital to new and innovative business models in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa through various financing instruments. To supplement finance, we also offer advisory services, investment support, and knowledge and insights.

AECF has successfully implemented programs across 26 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting over 343 enterprises, raising US$ 392 million in funding for programs, that have created over 25,000 jobs and impacted 28 million lives.

AECF is headquartered in Kenya, with offices in Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania.