Full-time
Government Employees Only
Ref: B/176
Vacancy No: 128 of 2026
Senior Officer- Risk Management
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT (SADC)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Open only to current government employees — verified by EC Number.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2026
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Role Overview
Promote a positive risk management culture within the Secretariat. Advise Secretariat on any potential risks to the achievement of its objectives and work with management to develop appropriate action plans to manage those risks. Develop, in partnership with management, an effective framework and system for risk management, monitoring and reporting within the Secretariat. Periodically monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the framework and system for risk management. Facilitate risk assessment workshops and evaluations at the Secretariat. Support Directorate and Units to develop and maintain risk registers, monitor risks and provide timely reporting to management. Collaborate with internal audit in managing operational risks. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of risk governance frameworks. Develop, update and implement policies, strategies, processes, systems and procedures for the effective delivery of the unit’s objectives. Participate in formulation of the Corporate Strategy. Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the unit, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance on a regular basis. Manage the delegated unit budget to ensure optimal use. Achieve the mission, goals and objectives of the unit, and report progress to the Director Internal Audit and Risk Management. Ensure team compliance with all relevant Secretariat values, policies and standards, and statutory requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- At least a master’s degree in risk management, Auditing, Finance, Accounting or Management, from a recognised institution.
- Certified Risk Management Practitioner/Professional (CRMPrac).
- Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA).
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM).
- At least 10 years relevant industry or risk management experience and/ or Audit experience.
- International relations skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
- Organisational skills (planning, budgeting, work prioritisation, time management).
- Research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategy and policy development skills