Risk Coordinator at Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Media, established under the IBA Act No. 17 of 2002, as amended in 2010 and 2017. The principal mandate of the IBA is to regulate the broadcasting sector in Zambia.

1. RISK COORDINATOR

JOB PURPOSE:

Develop, review and implement the organization’s risk management strategy and coordinate risk-related activities across various departments, and identify potential risks, establish risk mitigation plans, and foster a risk-awareness culture.

4. ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

(a). Professional Qualifications:

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Full ACCA or Full CIMA, Economics or Risk Management.
• Master’ degree in Finance, Accountancy, Full ACCA or Full CIMA, Economics or Risk Management.
• Member of Risk Management Association.

(b) Minimum Relevant Work Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in Risk Management in a reputable organization.

(c). Skills Required:

• Risk identification and assessment.
• Risk Management Strategy.
• Risk Documentation Management.
• Risk Culture Enhancement.
• Risk Training.
• Risk Monitoring and Reporting.
• Internal Audit and Compliance.
• Vendor and Partner Risk assessment.
• Risk Analysis.
• Risk management.
• Budgeting.
• Planning.

(d). Personal Attributes:

• High Standards of integrity and morality.
• High interest in Risk Management.
• Willing to learn new things and skills.
• Passionate about setting high standards of excellence in Risk Management.
• Reliable and trustworthy person; and A driver of the vision of Risk Management.

5. WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office work environment.
• Use of computers and other Office equipment.
• Concentration and analysis.
• Time keeper while managing tight deadlines.
• Involves dealing with both senior and junior staff within IBA.

The closing date for receiving applications is 25th March 2025.

Interested candidates can access full job descriptions and requirements on the Authority’s website: www.iba.org.zm

All applicants that shall be shortlisted to attend interviews, will be required to come with the original certificates to gather with validation document for each certificate from Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA).

Applications should be addressed to/ delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices to:

The Director General
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P. O. Box 32475
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA

Applications can be sent by mail to the above address or hand delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices or sent via Email: [email protected]