The Kenya National Commission for
UNESCO (KNATCOM) is a State Corporation established under the KNATCOM Act of
2013 which aims to advance UNESCO’s agenda in Kenya by contributing to peace
and sustainable development through promotion of international standards and
best practices in the five fields of UNESCO’s competence namely: Education;
Natural Sciences; Social & Human Sciences; Culture; Communication &
Information.
Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor
Grade: S 5
Reports To: Dual
reporting to the Board through the Secretary General / CEO
Directs Reports: Senior Internal Auditor
Scope: Internal
and Risk Management Department
Classification: Middle Management Level
Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
Purpose of the Job: To
ensure policy implementation and management of the day to day business of the
Audit and Risk Management Department.
Remuneration
- Gross Salary Ksh. 84,590 – 97,290 Pm
- Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
- Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
- Group Life & Accident Cover
Terms P n P
Pension Contribution rate (basic
salary)
- Employee - 7.5%
- Employer - 12.5%
Function: This Department exists to perform the following
functions; development of audit and risk policies, strategies and plans; review
of internal controls systems; risk management; advice on corporate governance;
advice management on governance risks and controls; capacity building and audit
investigation and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be responsible to
the Secretary General/CEO and the Board for the coordination and
implementation of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Services in a results oriented and timely
manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
implementation of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Services in a results oriented and timely
manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
This will entail inter alia:
Duties
- Ensure the overall achievement of the
functions and objectives of the Audit and Risk Management Department;
- Coordinate the day to day business of the
Audit and Risk Management Department.
- Prepare the annual Audit and Risk Management
plans, performance contracts and establish proper internal controls
- Formulate and communicate the Commission’s
Audit and Risk Management policies, strategies, and plans and their
evaluation thereof
- Provide leadership to staff and ensure that
the Departments management structures, processes and systems are effective
- Ensure that all Audit and Risk Management
policy and technical papers are availed to the relevant and authorized
offices in good time and provide follow up activities as may be required.
- Provide regular communication to the Secretary
General/CEO or the Board on key Audit and Risk Management matters
- Monitor, recommend and implement procedural or
policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery in the
Department.
- Advise the Commission on the Audit and Risk
Management best practices which may promote good corporate relations;
- Any other tasks as may be assigned by the
Secretary General/CEO.
Academic & Professional
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following fields namely; Business of Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option), Finance or Business Administration (Accounting Option) from a
recognized and accredited institution
- Post graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing or
certificate in Certified Public Accountant Part II or CIA Part III
- Registration with the institute of Internal
Auditors (IIA) or ICPAK; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Experience
- Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of
experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be
at a comparable senior level
- Demonstrated competence of working within the
Audit unit of a reputable institution
- A self motivated individual with the ability
to work independently
- Have good industry knowledge and experience of
government audit processes and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of government financial
and accounting legislations and policies affecting the audit function
- Demonstrated ability in the use automated
audit systems
- Possession of good knowledge of ethics,
governance and Audit operation frameworks of a State Corporation.
General Knowledge and Skills
- Organizational skills, software knowledge,
department policy and procedure knowledge, good interpersonal and
communication skills, ethics, PC skills and excellent analytical skills
Personal Qualities
- Team player, resourceful, flexible, have
integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated,
dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of
chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Mental, Physical and Work environment
characteristics
- Normal office setting, moderate frequency
meetings, occasional field visits, mental strain and moderate prolonged
working hours
How to Apply
1. CLICK HERE to
Download the KNATCOM 1A application form
2. Complete the form and attach the
relevant certificates
3. Drop or mail the documents to
The Secretary General/CEO
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 14th Floor
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 14th Floor
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
The deadline of application is 4th of September 2015 at 5.00pm