Governance, Risk, and Compliance RUN Consultant - Cybersecurity M/F

	Governance, Risk, and Compliance RUN Consultant - Cybersecurity M/F

General informations

    ASCENS SERVICES is a company specialized in IT services, in particular the integration, deployment and support of software solutions and in the management of the technical infrastructures of the system information.

       It is a subsidiary of the AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (AGL) group, the leading integrated logistics network in Africa, present in 49 countries. Our group is a specialist in multimodal transport, offering logistics, port, maritime and rail solution. 

Job description

Mission description

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is the leading multimodal logistics operator in Africa, covering port, logistics, maritime and rail activities. Now part of the MSC Group - a global leader in maritime and logistics - AGL combines over a century of expertise with a strong presence in 49 countries and a team of more than 23,000 employees. We deliver innovative, tailor-made logistics solutions to African and international customers, with the ambition of driving sustainable transformation across the continent. Beyond Africa, AGL also operates in Haiti, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia.

The MIS/IT Department (ASCENS) supports AGL's 250 subsidiaries from hubs in Paris, Abidjan, Johannesburg, and Kigali, ensuring the effective use, management, and continuous evolution of the Group's digital tools.

As part of our innovation drive, ASCENS launched its first Innovation Center - YIRI in Abidjan, a collaborative space dedicated to digital transformation and partnerships with internal teams, technology providers, universities and start-ups. Building on this success, a second Innovation Center will soon open in Kigali, aiming to become a hub for open innovation in East Africa, stimulating creativity, accelerating projects and strengthening regional synergies.

Established in 2025, the Kigali Shared Service Center (KSSC), which includes ASCENS as its dedicated MIS/IT department, is entering a strategic growth phase. To support this expansion and deliver high-value digital services across the AGL network, we are recruiting talented professionals to join our dynamic team. KSSC plays a key role in MIS activities through standardized service delivery, operational excellence, and strong cross-site collaboration.

Do you want to grow in a truly international environment and contribute to a company that places Africa at the heart of its mission?

Join KSSC and be part of the team shaping the future of logistics in Africa!

 

Profile

As part of our efforts to strengthen the Group's GRC RUN capabilities, the Cybersecurity team is looking to reinforce its operational capacity with two dedicated resources. The objective is to ensure robust support in GRC monitoring, compliance execution, and coordination with local information security officers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Operational Security Compliance Monitoring
- Manage the Security Control Plan: follow-ups, evidence collection, tracking
deadlines.
- Monitor implementation of security policies and standards (ISO 27001, NIST…)
- Track non-conformities and action plans resulting from internal and external
audits.
- Process and monitor security exception requests .
- Follow up on vendor cybersecurity assessments.
- Support & Coordination with Local Security Officers.
- Act as the operational liaison between the central GRC team and LISOs (Local
Information Security Officers).
- Assist in the rollout of reporting tools, maturity assessments, and awareness
campaigns.
- Track remediation plans following penetration tests or cybersecurity alerts
- Contribute to updates of compliance dashboards and indicators
- Support to Cybersecurity Governance
- Contribute to the preparation of cybersecurity governance committees
- Participate in updates of ISO 27001 deliverables (policies, risk mapping, incident
feedback, etc.).
- Assist in preparing progress reports, KPIs, and summaries for executive
committees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Master's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, IT, auditing, risk management, or
related field .
- 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity GRC or audit/compliance roles
(preferably in RUN/ops).
- Solid understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 27005, and EBIOS RM frameworks
- Proficient in tracking action plans, coordinating stakeholders, and managing
compliance data.

BEHAVORIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in
multicultural environments
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, autonomous and proactive
- Fluent in French (mandatory) and professional English required

EXPECTED DELIVRABLES:

- Monthly and quarterly compliance dashboards
- Audit reports and action plan tracking logs
- Updated ISO documentation (policies, procedures, risk mapping, Retex)
- Summary of security incidents and alert handling
- KPI and risk indicators tracking (dashboards, awareness, supplier compliance,
etc.