Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill
vacant positions in the Office of the Auditor- General as indicated below.
Advertisement NO.1/2012
Principal Auditor – Kenao Scale 6 - 21 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
- A
Principal Auditor will head a Unit responsible for financial audits,
specialized audits or investigations in National Government entities and
Counties.
- He/she
may also be deployed in the Corporate Services Department or assigned any
other duty or responsibility the Office may deem appropriate.
- A
Principal Auditor will be responsible for the overall supervision and
operation of the Unit including day to day administration, staff
development and discipline.
- He/she
will also be responsible for the accuracy of accounts, reports or other
correspondence emanating from the Unit.
Requirements for Appointment
Appointment to the grade of Principal Auditor will be made from candidates who have:
Appointment to the grade of Principal Auditor will be made from candidates who have:
- A
Bachelor’s degree from any of the Kenyan universities or other recognized
universities or institutions, preferably in fields relevant to the audit
function such as Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics,
Statistics, ICT, Law, Business Administration, Environmental Management
related degrees, Civil/Structural engineering or other relevant
disciplines.
- Passed
Part III of the CPA (K) examination or its recognized equivalent; or
possessing CISA, CIA, CFE, CFA qualifications with a minimum of 5 years
relevant, proven experience;
- Ten
years audit experience in a large audit organization, five of which should
be at audit management level.
- Applicants
from Office of the Auditor - General who are qualified for promotion to
the grade of Principal Auditor in accordance with the Scheme of Service
for Audit Examiners and Auditors will be considered.
Advertisement No.2/2012
Auditor III – Kenao Scale 10 - 38 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
Auditor III – Kenao Scale 10 - 38 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
- Auditor
III is the entry grade for Auditors who will undergo the normal
departmental training in all aspects of audit work in National Government
entities and Counties.
- The
training will also cover matters and issues relating to both Specialized
Audit and Corporate Services Departments.
- Specifically,
an Auditor III will undertake a variety of auditing work of prescribed
scope and complexity which will include financial audit, specialized
audit, and investigations of National Government entities and Counties
under the supervision of a senior officer.
- The
officer may also be deployed in the Corporate
- Services
Department or assigned any other duty or responsibility the Office may
deem appropriate.
Requirements for Appointment
- Direct
appointment to the grade of Auditor III will be made from candidates who
are in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from any of the Kenyan
universities or other recognized universities or institutions, preferably
in fields relevant to the audit function such as Auditing, Accounting,
Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, ICT, Law, Business
Administration, Environmental Management related degrees, Civil/Structural
engineering or other relevant disciplines.
- Applicants
from Office of the Auditor-General who are qualified for promotion to the
grade of Auditor III in accordance with the Scheme of Service for Audit
Examiners and Auditors will be considered.
Advertisement No.3/2012
Personal Secretary III – Kenao Scale 11 - 10 Vacancies
a) Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Personal Secretary III – Kenao Scale 11 - 10 Vacancies
a) Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- recording
dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
- processing
data;
- management
of e-office;
- ensuring
security of office records, documents and equipment;
- operating
office equipment;
- management
of office protocol;
- managing
office petty cash;
- handling
telephone calls and appointments;
- and
undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.
- An
officer at this level may be required to work for more than one officer.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C-(minus) with at least C
(plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- The
following qualifications from the Kenya National Examination Council:-
- Typewriting
III (50 w.p.m./Computerized Document Processing III
- Shorthand
II (80 w.p.m.)
- Business
English II/Communications I
- Office
Practice II
- Secretarial
Duties II
- Commerce
II
- Office
Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
Or
- A
Diploma / Higher Diploma in Secretarial studies from the Kenya National
Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
Institution; and
- A
Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel,
Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.
Advertisement No.4/2012
Secretarial Assistants II- Kenao Scale 13 - 18 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
Secretarial Assistant II is the entry and training grade for Secretarial Assistants.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Secretarial Assistants II- Kenao Scale 13 - 18 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
Secretarial Assistant II is the entry and training grade for Secretarial Assistants.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- typing
from manuscripts;
- processing
data; operating office equipment;
- ensuring
security of office equipment;
- documents
and records;
- attending
to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointments;
- and
undertaking other secretarial duties that may be assigned.
- The
officer may be required to work for more than one officer or may be
deployed in a typing pool
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade of a Secretarial Assistant II, a candidate must have:
For appointment to the grade of a Secretarial Assistant II, a candidate must have:
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-(minus) with at least a
C(plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
- The
following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:-
- Typewriting
II (minimum 40 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing II;
- Business
English I/Communications I;
- Office
Practice I;
- Commerce
I; and
A Certificate in Computer Applications (Windows, Ms-Word,
Ms-Excel, Ms-Access and Internet) from a recognized Institution.
Advertisement No.5/2012
Driver III – Kenao Scale 16 - 11 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade into the Driver’s cadre.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
Advertisement No.5/2012
Driver III – Kenao Scale 16 - 11 Vacancies
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade into the Driver’s cadre.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
- driving
a motor vehicle as authorized;
- carrying
out routine checks on the vehicles, detecting and reporting malfunctioning
of vehicle systems;
- maintenance
of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
- ensuring
security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
- safety
of the passengers and /or goods therein;
- and
maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade ‘D’ (plain) or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- A
valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class (es)
of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
- Attended
a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than on (1) week at St.
John Ambulance or Kenya institute of Highway and building technology
(KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
- Passed
Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
- A
valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
- At
least two (2) years accident- free driving experience.
Advertisement No.6/2012
Senior Support Staff – Kenao Scale 16 - 10 Vacancies
Duties and Requirements
Successful candidates will carry out messengerial services or any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointments:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D+ or ‘D’ (plain)
Senior Support Staff – Kenao Scale 16 - 10 Vacancies
Duties and Requirements
Successful candidates will carry out messengerial services or any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointments:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D+ or ‘D’ (plain)
Interested and qualified persons are requested to download
application forms PSC2 (Revised 2007) and PSC2A from KENAO’s website
www.kenao.go.ke or from the Public Service Commission of Kenya.
- Applicants
from the Public Service should complete three (3) copies of both PSC2
(Revised 2007) and PSC2A forms.
All the three (3) copies of duly completed PSC2 (Revised 2007)
forms should be submitted to the Auditor-General.
The original copy of PSC2A forms should be submitted to the Auditor-General through Heads of Departments who will complete part II of the form and forward it to the Auditor-General.
Duplicate and triplicate copies of PSC2A should be submitted directly to the Auditor-General.
The original copy of PSC2A forms should be submitted to the Auditor-General through Heads of Departments who will complete part II of the form and forward it to the Auditor-General.
Duplicate and triplicate copies of PSC2A should be submitted directly to the Auditor-General.
- Applicants
who are not in the Public Service should complete three (3) copies of PSC2
(Revised 2007) forms and submit them directly to the Auditor-General.
- In
all cases, copies of the applicant’s certificates, testimonials and ID
card (not originals) should be attached to the duly completed original copies
of application forms.
- Applications
should reach the Auditor-General by Thursday, 5 April, 2012. The
applications can either be mailed to:
The Auditor-General
Kenya National Audit Office
P.O. Box 30084-00100
Nairobi
Or
Hand-delivered to the reception of the Office of the Auditor -General on 3rd floor of Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi.
Or
Submitted through E-mail: auditor-general@kenao.go.ke
Kenya National Audit Office
P.O. Box 30084-00100
Nairobi
Or
Hand-delivered to the reception of the Office of the Auditor -General on 3rd floor of Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi.
Or
Submitted through E-mail: auditor-general@kenao.go.ke
- Applicants
should indicate the Advertisement Number of the position applied for on
the application forms as required and on the envelope forwarding the
forms, where this mode of delivery is preferred.
- Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Please ensure
that only active post office box numbers, e mail addresses and phone
numbers are used.
The Office of the Auditor-General is an equal opportunity
employer but values inclusion, and seeks to have a diverse workforce.