The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is
established under article 88 of the Constitution of Kenya with the mandate of conducting
or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office
established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an
act of Parliament.
Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.
IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is
committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and
democracy.Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.
The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.
The IEBC invites applications for the following positions;
Information Systems Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
information systems audit plans and conduct entry meeting with various
departments
- Access
effectiveness of controls of the Commissions financial and operational
applications
- Review
Commission’s processes, analyses compliance details and prepare reports to
management and process owners timely
- Ensure
there are no cases of unnecessary spending, fraud or non-compliance with
electoral laws and regulations, and documentation of any non-compliance
- Review
allocation of accounting work in order to ensure segregation of duties is
enhanced in the Commission
- Review
and advice on the security and integrity of Commission’s Databases
- Provide
third party assurance and other opinion services
- Pre
and post – implementation assurance for projects, works and services
- Review
and monitor IT security
Qualifications
- BA
or BSc in Accounting or Management information systems or business related
field.
- Be
a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Member
of the institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of information technology general controls concepts in
the areas of systems development (including design, implementation and/or
assessment towards solutions), change management, computer operations and
access to programs and data.
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of information technology- related project management
risk assessments, project plans, budgets and deliverables schedules
- Six
years experience in a related field with a reputable institution
Operations Systems Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
the Manager, Internal Audit in supervising the Internal Audit function of
the Commission
- Lead,
coach and mentor audit staff to increase their level of proficiency in
internal auditing and coordinate the activities of others outside the
department who are assisting on the audit projects
- Assist
in critical project management including the planning, scheduling,
coordinating and reporting of the audit work
- Performing
audit work countrywide in compliance with internal audit policies
- Assist
the audit team in determining scope and areas to be reviewed and modify as
necessary to focus on the most significant areas
- Help
coordinate team efforts to complete audit jobs on schedule or notify
manager of any delays as soon as they are identified
- Ensure
audit works and findings are adequately documented
- Acquire
an understanding of corporate policies and procedures and the functional
business disciplines being reviewed to ensure that audit procedures are
appropriate, timely and effective
- Be
knowledgeable of and able to articulate audit department policies
- Actively
involve the auditees in the audit process. Listen to and address the
auditee’s
- concerns/feedback
i.e. “Putting yourself in the auditee’s shoes” and consider the personal
and business aspects of auditee’s concerns
- Display
skills in the use of auditing procedures and control techniques to meet
audit objectives.
- Identify
all significant control weaknesses and appropriately communicate in
writing these weaknesses to the auditee as soon as possible
- Make
suggestions for improvements to audit processes and systems to help
maintain a stateof-the- art audit function
Qualifications
- Must
have a BA/BSc/BCOM in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
(K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Six
years experience in operations systems and financial auditing
- Knowledge
of audit practices and procedures
- Must
be able to effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously and have
the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must
reflect the Commission values and demonstrate high ethical standards
- Must
have strong communication skills – written and verbal
- A
Masters degree in a related field is an added advantage
Compliance Risk Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- As
the compliance Risk Officer one is responsible for providing leadership
and oversight to design, implement and operate an effective compliance
program
- Establish
compliance program standards and ensure that such standards are
implemented within the regions to reasonably prevent and detect violations
of law
- He
or she will facilitate an organizational culture throughout the Commission
which reflects a commitment to compliance with the law
- Report
the results of compliance efforts of all departments and shall serve as
the primary source on compliance issues to the Commission
- Serve
as a resource to management-level compliance committees established by the
Commission.
- Develop
checklist for existing and foreseen risks associated with electoral
process and mitigation measures to ensure compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelors
Degree in Law, Business Administration, Public administration or political
science
- Three
years’ experience in a busy institution preferably in the field of
enforcing compliance
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of information technology general controls in the area
of system development, change management, computer operations
Operations Risk Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shape
Operations and Risk functions of the Commission from a regulatory
perspective.
- Assist
the Risk Manager in the risks and compliance function of the Commission
- Ensure
adherence to operations requirement including all policies, procedures,
standards and
- systems
- Evaluate
operational procedures and process to determine the level of risk and
compliance and recommend corrective and mitigation measures
- Develop
and ensure effective implementation of risk management policy frame work
of the Commission
- Primary
contact with the Commission’s Operational Risk team with respect to the
requirements
- Performing
analysis and reporting on information to support the risk management
initiatives
- Coordinate
risk identification, assessment and recommend mitigation measures
- Periodically
update the Commission’s risk register and framework
Qualifications
- A
Bachelors degree in accounting or Business Administration or any other
related field
- Three
years experience in a busy organization which must be in the areas of risk
management
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
- Masters
degree in the relevant field would be an added advantage
Secretary
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Office
management and managing directorate’s appointments
- Typing
from drafts, manuscripts or recording from any dictation machines
- Processing
data and operating office machines
- Attending
to visitors/clients, handling telephone calls and inquiries
- Ensuring
security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified
materials and preparing responses to simple routine correspondence
- Filing
and proper documentation and storage of office work and documents
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma/Higher
Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Certificate
in Computer Applications (Microsoft office operations and Internet) from a
recognized institution
- Three
years experience in a busy office
The Job Application Process
Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way, P. O. Box 45371 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices. Applications must be received on or before 13th April 2012.
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way, P. O. Box 45371 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices. Applications must be received on or before 13th April 2012.
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)