About Us

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for a Principal Specialist - Enterprise Risk Management within the Legal and Risk Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the EHOD – Compliance and Risk, the position holder will support the Compliance and Risk team in the establishment, implementation and effective running of the Enterprise Risk Management function in the organization, including facilitation of operational and strategic risk assessments and Business Continuity Management within the company, documentation and updating of risk registers and BCP plans, conducting reviews on the implementation of risk mitigation action plans and preparing summary reports of findings. Facilitating ad hoc risk assessments as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, review and sign off policy and procedure documents to establish and embed the Enterprise Risk Management system organizational wide.
• Develop company wide risk register classifying strategic, tactical and operational risks across the organization including risk owners and risk treatment.
• Partner with business to identify risk champions in all Bus and support business in development of risk registers through risk assessment processes.
• Prepare all templates to be used in updating risk assessments and risk registers and reporting templates to ensure organizational risks are reported on a regular basis to all stakeholders
• Train Divisional SPOCs, HODs and Senior Managers in the updating of risk assessments and offer support where necessary
• Follow up with SPOCs to ensure timely delivery of risk assessments
• Set up together with SPOCs final meetings with divisional director/General manager to discuss findings and rate risks as appropriate.
• Collate companywide summary to be presented to EXCOM and the Board Audit Committee.
• Plan and conduct appropriate awareness initiatives across the business to ensure that critical risks and issues are understood and addressed across the business.
• Work with business on products and services to embed risk and compliance by design principles to ensure product and services risks are identified and mitigated during development phase.
• Develop, review and sign off Crisis Management and Communication documents, tools and templates to aid in the successful management of crisis situations
• Review and revise composition of the CMT team for any changes and adjustments
• Accountable for setting up and running CMT meetings and document key actions arising for follow up
• Train CMT members and staff on their roles and responsibilities during crisis situations
• Prepare, communicate and implement BCM Policy and procedures company wide including the identification and training of BCM champions across all business areas
• Facilitate and co-ordinate overall adherence to BCM Policy working with champions to ensure:-
• Review/revise Business Impact Assessments/BCPs at least annually
• Testing of critical activities or systems in accordance with a testing plan.
• Results are documented and any improvements/changes planned for
• Follow up is conducted to ensure plan is implemented
• Ensure adequate oversight of the state of Risk and Business Continuity Management by providing summary reports for review by the Board Audit Committee.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business/finance related field
• Relevant certification in Business Continuity and Risk Management
• At least 6 to 8 years proven experience in Risk Management and Business Continuity Management.
• Detailed knowledge of cross-functional operations and impact of one department on another
• Excellent report writing, interpersonal skills and presentation skills.

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE