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Internship Opportunity: Risk Management Intern

April 30, 2026 Announcement, Featured

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is a statutory body established by the Higher Education Act, 2013. The mandate of the Authority is to regulate and monitor standards in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in order to ensure quality services and contribute to the enhancement of human capital and accelerated national development.

The Higher Education Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Zambians for the position of Risk Management Intern within the Audit and Risk Section.

Job Purpose: To undertake work-based learning in alignment with government policy to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice. The intern will assist in implementing the Authority’s risk management framework in order to facilitate achievement of objectives and business continuity. The role ensures that risks, including strategic, operational, financial and compliance, are identified, assessed, monitored and mitigated to safeguard the Authority’s mandate of ensuring quality in higher education.

Responsibilities

  1. Undertakes periodically the preparation of an institutional risk register in order to facilitate risk management
  2. Undertakes periodically the preparation of risk reports in order to facilitate decision making
  3. Prepare quarterly and annual risk reports for senior management and the Board.
  4. Conduct regular risk assessments across departments and projects.
  5. Identify emerging risks in the higher education sector, including regulatory, financial, reputational, and operational risks.
  6. Maintain a risk register and track mitigation measures.
  7. Provide early warning alerts on high impact risks.
  8. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and international best practices.
  9. Support internal audit and external oversight processes.
  10. Train staff on risk awareness and mitigation strategies.
  11. Promote a culture of proactive risk management across the Authority
  12. Liaise with government ministries, universities, colleges, and regulatory bodies on risk related matters.
  13. Provide advice to management and the Board on risk implications of strategic decisions.

Minimum Requirements

  1. Full Form V/Grade 12 certificate
  2. Minimum Vocational/ Professional Qualifications
    1. Degree in Risk Management or equivalent
    1. Professional certification in risk management, auditing, or governance (e.g., IRM, CIA, CRMA) is an added advantage.

For Detailed Job Advertisement, kindly click here: https://hea.org.zm/downloads/careers/

Interested candidates meeting the above specifications are encouraged to apply here (https://forms.gle/HyyJzyxkPA3t54My5) on or before Friday, 15th May, 2026, at 17:00hrs.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Note: The Higher Education Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not request for payments for job openings. Any such activities should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

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