The
National Biosafety Authority is a State Corporation established through the
provisions of the Biosafety Act No.2, 2009 to exercise supervision and control
over the development, transfer, handling and use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as
well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.
Principal
Internal Auditor
Salary
Scale NB4
Reporting to the Board of Directors he/she will ensure compliance of the Authority’s operations to internal control systems, procedures and policies with a view to securing proper utilization of the Authority’s assets and other resources.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide
guidance to activities of Board’s Audit Committee functions
- Performing
risk assessments on key business activities.
- Ensuring
staff compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting
and encourage staff to embrace the audit process as a key function of the
Authority’s operations.
- Assisting
the Authority in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their
effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.
- Evaluating
the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control.
- Ascertaining
the extent to which operating and audit program goals and objectives have
been established and conform to those of the Authority.
- Compiling
and summarizing the audit reports from the audit staff.
- Coordinating,
leading and conducting post-implementation reviews after Internal Audit
findings.
Requirements
for appointment
An
officer will qualify for appointment into this position by fulfilling the
following requirements:
- Be
a holder of a Masters Degree in Commerce Degree (Accounting / Finance
option) or Master of Science in Auditing.
- Should
have professional qualifications including CIA,CISA, ACCA, CPA or CFE
- Have
served in the grade comparable and relevant position for a minimum period
of six (6) years, with three (3) years in managerial position.
- Leadership,
negotiation and people management skills
- Proficiency
in Computer application.
- Clearance
from KRA , EACC,CRB,CID, and HELB
NB: All applications must
be accompanied by the following documents:
- An
application letter
- A
detailed CV with three referees
- Clearance
certificates from:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics
and Anti - Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Criminal
Investigation Department (CID)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to
Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications together with detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications together with detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the following address:
Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 28251-00100,
Nairobi
Email: nbarecruitment@biosafetykenya.go.ke
Or our office in Gigiri
Commission for University Education Complex
Along Redhill Road, off Limuru Road
The application should reach us on or before 29th June 2016.
National Biosafety Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with Disability, women and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
