Ref: FLSUED03

Role Purpose: The Risk Manager will oversee and direct all aspects of risk from project design, planning, scheduling, budgeting and implementation.

The Risk Manager ensures effective management of resources required to accomplish all aspects of the programme in scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and establish a holistic SUED risk management matrix covering all the components of the programme
Oversee the integration of the risk management within individual projects, ensuring the level of service support is available for each project in development and/or delivery.
Lead the formulation of corrective action plans and leads discussions with the project delivery teams, confirm their suitability and monitor effective implementation to ensure arising risks are resolved with efficiency for both internal and external stakeholders
Maintain and regularly update the risk register and immediately highlights any risks that could impact on the critical path.
Desired Competencies and Experience
A graduate degree in related field in addition to specialised qualifications in Risk Management
Extensive and proven experience working on risk management within large-scale and complex projects
Strong facilitation and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively with members of the PMU as well as with external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications to include, a cover letter; and an up-to-date CV via email to: cvs@hpdafrica.com.

Please quote the job title and job code in the subject line.

The closing date for receiving applications is October 30th 2015.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.