Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Malawi. Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market and Single Buyer Operations in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:
Assistant Risk Officer (ICT) – 1 Position
Grade: ES8
Location: Head Office – Risk Management
Supervised by : Senior Risk Officer ( Procurement, Finance & ICT)
Purpose of the Job
To identify and assess risks that could impede the reputation, financial or operational success of the organization in the area of ICT.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets for the Risk Management department
- Contributing to development of annual risk management plans for all ICT operational processes for the Corporation
- Assisting ICT divisions and department in the identification, assessment, setting of risk appetite levels, development of a risk awareness culture, exploitation of opportunities and mitigation of risks against achievement of the Corporation’s objectives
- Drafting periodic reports for the risk management processes
- Assisting in designing and implementing an overall risk management process for ICT and related departments such as Optic Fibre Communication (OFC).
- Performing risk assessments and analyses using procedures, policies, and tools to identify and assess potential threats and vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure.
- Drafting risk reports tailored to the relevant audience
- Participating in the development and review of corporate documents
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time by relevant authorities.
Attributes and competencies
- Competence in ICT system Security
- Skills in Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
- Team player
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good Analytical Skills
- Critical-thinking and assertiveness abilities
- Detail-oriented personality
- Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in either Information Technology or Computer Sciences.
- Applicants must have 1 year work experience.
- ICTAM Membership.
APPLICATION METHOD: Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on top.
ATTACHMENTS : Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with 3 traceable referees and Certified Copies of Certificates.
CLOSING DATE : Friday, 10th April 2024.
ADDRESSED TO : Senior Human Resources Manager, ESCOM House, P.O. Box 2047, Blantyre.
Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.
ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.