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In 1945, UNESCO was created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace. Peace must be established on the basis of humanity’s moral and intellectual solidarity.
The officer will be responsible to the Board functionally and administratively to the Secretary General/CEO for the development and implementation of the Commission’s audit and risk management policies, strategies and plans in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.
Grade KNC 9/D4
Reports To Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs
Location Nairobi, Headquarters
Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 216,000 – 286,000 PM
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 10,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms Contract (4yrs renewable)
Roles
This will entail inter alia:
- Coordinate the day to day business and ensure the overall achievement of the functions and objectives of the Audit and risk mandate;
- Coordinate the formulation, execution and communication of the audit policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;
- Formulate and interpret the audit and risk management policies and coordinate the preparation of the Departments annual budget plans, and establishment of proper internal controls;
- Ensure that the Commission’s audit and risk management structures, processes and systems are effective;
- Develop audit and risk management reports and submit to the relevant and authorized Offices in good time and provide follow up activities as may be required;
- Provide regular communication to the Board and Secretary General/CEO on key audit and risk management matters in order to enhance accountability and transparency.
- Review expenditure and projects including program implementation on a periodic basis to establish effectiveness of risk management systems, controls and governance processes.
- Advise on procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery.
- Assist in the investigations on any suspected fraudulent and corrupt activities within the Commission;
- Facilitate external audits by providing the auditors with all the resources required for informed decision making.
- Secretary to the Audit and Risk Management Committee meetings to ensure proceedings are well coordinated. and
- Confirm compliance with statutes, regulations and government guidelines.
- Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of a Masters’ Degree in either Commerce or Business administration in (Accounting or Finance option) from a recognized and accredited institution
- Possess certificate in Certified Public Accountant (K), ACCA or CFA from a recognized and accredited institution
- Be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Possess eighteen (18) years of experience in the relevant field or profession five (5) of which must be at a comparable senior management level position or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
- Demonstrated competence in leading the Audit function of an organization
- Have extensive industry knowledge of government auditing and risk management processes and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of government financial, audit and risk management legislations and policies affecting the institution including ongoing reforms
- Demonstrated experience in audit policy formulation
- Possess good knowledge of ethics, governance and reporting to State Corporations Boards.
Download the KNATCOM form
Complete the form and sign (Do Not attach any documents)
First send a soft copy in word format to hr2018@unesco.go.ke (Do Not attach any documents)
INDICATE THE TITLE OF THE POST ON THE EMAIL
Secondly, send a hard copy to:
The Secretary General/CEO
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 16th Floor
Harambee Avenue
NAIROBI
Note: Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted. Valid Clearance certificates from EACC, HELB, KRA & CID is mandatory.