Principal Officer Job at Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Principal Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: August 15 2023

Hiring Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Job Details:

Experience and Other requirements:
• Analytical, Report writing, Communication skills in addition to knowledge in auditing skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer including the use of applications and relevant auditing or financial management packages
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively when managing competing priorities.
• High level of confidentiality and maturity
• Excellent analytical skills and keenness to details
• Integrity and objectivity
• In-depth knowledge of operational audit

Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, MSC Risk Management or any other relevant field.
• A Post graduate Diploma in a quantitative discipline, risk management or relevant field an added advantage.
• An honors Degree in Computer Science, Finance and Accounting, Statistics, IT or any other relevant field
• Certified ISO 31000 Risk Management Professional
• A member of Risk and Compliance Management Professional Body
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is an added advantage
• ACCA/CPA/CFA/Actual studies/the Institute of Internal Auditors/Institute of Risk Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to explore and address compliance risks with in the Bureau.
• Design tools/mechanisms for monitoring compliance with internal policies and procedures and recommend appropriate measures for non-compliance.
• Analyze, evaluate and report on compliance risks identified/ incidents and escalate where necessary to ensure mitigation.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented compliance controls/ mitigation measures and ensure timely reporting of the emerging risks.
• Design and undertake operational compliance awareness programs to improve the culture of compliance.
• Plan and coordinate periodic training programs in compliance and ethics for all staff.
• Review Departmental, Project Risk Registers and Key Investment to ensure Compliance Obligations are met.
• Spear head the design and implementation of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)/ Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
• Preparation of Censuses, Surveys, Projects and Key Investment Compliance Obligation Management Plans.
• Consolidate the department’s annual budget, workplan, procurement plan, and training plan.
• Supervise, develop staff in the department and conduct performance appraisals.
• Prepare and submit timely accountability for resources.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.