Uganda Martyrs University is a faith-based private, not-for-profit University owned by the Uganda Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda. The University is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill the positions below.
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Uganda Martyrs University is an equal opportunity employer. All the positions are based at Uganda Martyrs University, Main Campus – Nkozi in Mpigi District unless stated otherwise.

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Ext AD 1/06/2026
Duty Station: UMU Main Campus
Reports to: The Vice Chancellor

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in either Risk Management, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration and Management, Law or in any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
Professional Certification as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
S/he should have a minimum of at least 3 years working experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or governance.
Experience in higher education or regulated institutions will also be an added advantage.

She should have strong understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Frameworks, Compliance and Regulatory Environments and Internal Control Systems.
She should have the ability to develop risk registers and compliance matrices.
She should have good analytical and reporting skills.

She should be of high integrity and ethical conduct.
S/he should be proactive with a solution-oriented mindset.
S/he should have strong judgement and decision-making ability.

(a). Develop and coordinate the implementation of the University-wide risk management framework aligned to strategy.
(b). Establish, maintain and coordinate the updating of risk register across all faculties/departments and campuses.
(c). Track and analyse risk incidents and root causes, and monitor effectiveness of mitigation measures.
(d). Identify and assess strategic, operational, financial, academic and reputational risks.
(e). Monitor and report key risk indicators and escalate emerging risks to Management and Council Audit Committee.
(f). Develop and maintain compliance register (laws, regulations, accreditation and standards) and monitor adherence.
(g). Coordinate periodic risk and compliance assessments across faculties and departments.
(h). Maintain and update centralized risk database and support preparation of periodic reports.
(i). Advise and support faculties/departments in strengthening internal controls.
(j). Conduct control self-assessments with management.
(k). Support development, review and harmonization of University policies and SOPs.
(l). Ensure policies are aligned to legal and regulatory requirements.
(m). Conduct risk management, compliance, ethics and governance trainings and build risk awareness culture.
(n). Provide risk information to inform planning processes, including internal audit.
(o). Facilitate access to risk and compliance information for assurance functions.
(p). Follow up audit recommendations from a risk mitigation perspective.
(q). Prepare quarterly risk reports to Management and Audit Committee of Council.
(r). Support compliance assessments and provide advisory feedback to Management.

Ext AD 2/06/2026
Duty Station: UMU Main Campus
Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Science

The candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
She should have Master’s degree in Mathematics from a recognized institution.
S/he should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from a recognized institution.
S/he should have a minimum of four (4) years teaching experience and at least four (4) publications.
S/he should have evidence of scholarship and research experience in the area.
S/he should have evidence of engagements and recognition with professional and other communities.

All applications should reach the Director, Human Resources by 30th June 2026. Applications must include an up-to-date CV, copies of relevant documents, current telephone contact and/or email address. Each application should include two confidential recommendations in sealed envelopes from referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

Director, Human Resources
Uganda Martyrs University
P.O Box 5498, Kampala
Or

Email: directorhr@umu.ac.ug
Website: www.umu.ac.ug/careers