Strathmore UniversityNairobiPosted 11 November 2026

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Where: Nairobi, Kenya
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Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for supporting the conduct of compliance reviews on the implementation and operational effectiveness of the risk management policies in the University, analyzing areas of potential risk, and making appropriate recommendations.

Job Details

Duties & Responsibilities:

Risk Management Practices Assessment

Implement compliance risk management plans and advise managers on the practical application of relevant regulatory requirements.

Support in maintaining a university-wide and aggregated view on the risk profile of the University, including assisting with the development of risk appetite and risk appetite reporting.

Coordinate with departmental heads on updating the risk register and tracking closure of action plans

Monitor control mechanisms implemented as part of the risk management process and assess the operational effectiveness.

Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

Implement compliance risk management plans and advise managers on the practical application of relevant regulatory requirements.

Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, university policies, and accreditation standards.

Investigate potential non-compliance issues and take appropriate action.

Conduct and document compliance risk assessment for each function in the business unit to ascertain compliance with risk management policy, standard operating procedures, and set guidelines.

Policy Development, Review, and Implementation

Develop and implement risk management and compliance policies and procedures.

Ensure that policies are clear, accessible, and effectively communicated to the university community.

Training and Communication

Coordinate and provide training programs related to specific risk management areas as required, and guide users where necessary

Provide training and education to faculty, staff, and students on risk management and compliance matters

Communicate updates on regulatory changes and best practices

Reporting

Prepare reports on risk and compliance activities for university leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Support internal and external audits.

Operational Responsibility

Recommendation on continuous improvement opportunities in arising from the risk and compliance process

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, risk management, business administration)

Professional Qualifications:

Professional Qualifications in either ICIFA/CISA/CISI/CRM, CISM, CPA

Work Experience:

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Strathmore University on strathmore.seamlesshiring.com to apply

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