Officer Risk
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The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is seeking an Officer Risk in Kampala. The role supports enterprise risk assessments, risk reviews, mitigation controls, staff training, audit follow-up, and coordination of risk management activities. Applications are due by 26 November 2026.
- Supports enterprise risk assessments and emerging-risk monitoring
- Coordinates risk reviews and mitigation controls
- Contributes to audit recommendations and regulatory reviews
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The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is seeking an Officer Risk in Kampala. The role supports enterprise risk assessments, risk reviews, mitigation controls, staff training, audit follow-up, and coordination of risk management activities. Applications are due by 26 November 2026.
- Supports enterprise risk assessments and emerging-risk monitoring
- Coordinates risk reviews and mitigation controls
- Contributes to audit recommendations and regulatory reviews
- Full-time role based in Kampala
- Closing date: 26 November 2026
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, internship, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in KampalaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Place your strongest Officer Risk evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Petroleum Authority of Uganda and the role in Kampala.
- Add concrete examples related to security, internship, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Great Uganda Jobs; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-11-26.
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- Deadline is available: 2026-11-26
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Officer Risk role in security, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Kampala under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
Officer Risk
2026-11-13T11:15:09+00:00
Petroleum Authority of Uganda
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Petroleum
Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Civil & Government
UGX
MONTH
2026-11-26T17:00:00+00:00
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The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act Cap. 161, and in line with the National Petroleum Policy for Uganda, approved in 2025. The mandate of the Authority is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development. and production, as well as the refining, gas conversion. transportation, and storage of petroleum in Uganda.
This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes, and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary
This role exists to monitor and execute risk engagements and make recommendations for the management of new and existing risks and mitigation measures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Assist in conducting an organization wide risk assessment and monitor emerging risks.
ii. Gather risk information in the Authority and conduct risk reviews to establish if all required actions are implemented to ensure that the Authority risks are within acceptable levels.
iii. Operationalize the risk management framework in the Authority and assist in training staff on risk management activities.
iv. Aid in coordinating the Enterprise risk management activities of Authority.
v. Contribute to the implementation of audit recommendation and report on management compliance and response to regulatory and Audit reviews.
vi. Identify key risks and assess mitigating controls to determine the risk profile for the Authority.
vii. Detect emerging risks that present new regulatory risks.
viii. Assess potential risks that may hinder the reputation, safety, security and financial status of the Authority.
ix. Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration/Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
Experience
Three years’ experience in risk management.
Character & Competencies
Risk Management,
Audit planning and implementation,
Analytical skills
Innovative
High level of integrity
Communication and report writing skills.
Interpersonal skills
Additional Notes
The PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees for employment in its service.
Assist in conducting an organization wide risk assessment and monitor emerging risks.
Gather risk information in the Authority and conduct risk reviews to establish if all required actions are implemented to ensure that the Authority risks are within acceptable levels.
Operationalize the risk management framework in the Authority and assist in training staff on risk management activities.
Aid in coordinating the Enterprise risk management activities of Authority.
Contribute to the implementation of audit recommendation and report on management compliance and response to regulatory and Audit reviews.
Identify key risks and assess mitigating controls to determine the risk profile for the Authority.
Detect emerging risks that present new regulatory risks.
Assess potential risks that may hinder the reputation, safety, security and financial status of the Authority.
Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Risk Management
Audit planning and implementation
Analytical skills
Innovative
High level of integrity
Communication and report writing skills
Interpersonal skills
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration/Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
bachelor degree
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