Risk Officer

THE ENGINEERING INSTITUTION OF ZAMBIA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is a statutory body established by an Act of parliament the EIZ Act No.17 of 2010. The Act provides for the registration of engineering professionals, engineering organizations and engineering units and regulation of their professional conduct.

The Institution seeks the services of the following position and invites applicants to fill them: RISK OFFICER

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework across the Institution.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the annual risk management workplan. > Assist departments in identifying, analysing, and evaluating business risks.
• Identify and assess potential risks before and during project implementation.
• Provide technical risk reports highlighting high-priority risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate the internal control environment and prepare reports for management review.
• Recommend mitigation strategies and ensure execution of risk treatment actions.
• Promote efficient and systematic risk processes.
• Review and update risk management policies and procedures.
• To consult with the relevant units to quantify and mitigate risks.
• Update Risk Registers.
• Assessing metrics and monitoring procedures for transactional risks..
• Perform any duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

1. Full Grade 12 School Certificate
2. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Studies, or related field.
3. Full CA, ACCA or equivalent
4. Work experience of at least three (3) years as internal and external auditor
5. Comprehensive understanding of risks and reporting
6. Membership with a relevant body such as ZICA, ACCA, ISACA, or IRMZ is required.
7. Risk Management certification is an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

1. High integrity and honesty
2. Ability to analyse risks reports
3. Computer literate (MS Office)
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and coordination

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their current detailed curriculum vitae with 3 traceable references, academic and professional qualifications; as one file attachment to recruitments@eiz.org.zm clearly stating in the subject line the position being applied and application should be addressed to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Stand No. 2374, Kelvin Siwale Road, Showgrounds
P.O. Box 51084
Lusaka

Closing date 12 October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.