Vacancies at Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority)

Ref No. CAK/01.10/2023
Job Description

•  Providing administrative support in the implementation of policies and procedures e.g. issuance and updating of staff name tags and medical cards;
•  Participating in staff recruitment by reviewing and preparing the list of applicants;
•  Providing administrative support in organizing for internal training programs;
•  Collating Performance Management forms from the Authority’s system;
•  Collating raining requests and preparing HRAC Agendas
•  Conducting pre-induction for new staff/interns/YPs and ensuring the requisite documents are populated correctly;
•  Updating staff records;
•  Drafting staff introduction letters for the staff mortgage and car loan schemes
•  Preparing quarterly reports for the statutory agencies in liaison with the respective committees;
•  Processing pay change advices in the payroll;
•  Handling staff welfare issues including facilitating efficient utilization of the Authority Group Insurance Policies (Medical, GPA/WIBA and Group Life),
•  Providing administrative support to the Authority’s staff welfare association handling staff general correspondence;
•  Receiving and processing of payment documents in respect of administrative and outsourced services;
•  Processing staff transportation requests
•  Implementing risk management and business continuity initiatives in the department
•  Implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Information Management System (ISMS) initiatives in the department
•  Handling all official travel arrangements of members of staff; and
•  Receiving and handling staff request for transport services.

Job Specifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
•  Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
•  Good Communication skills;
•  Interpersonal skills;
•  Analytical skills; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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Ref No. CAK/02.10/2023
Job Description

•  Driving Authority’s motor vehicle as authorized;
•  Conducting checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure and other related routine checks;
•  Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
•  Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
•  Maintaining services and fueling schedules for allocated motor vehicles;
•  Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
•  Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
•  Adhering to the traffic highway code and laws as well as safety precautions in order to avoid accidents and violations;
•  Reporting any accidents and incidents related to the allocated vehicles; and
•  Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Job Specifications

•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+, or equivalent qualification;
•  Valid driving license for the classes authorized to drive;
•  Passed Occupational Trade Test grade I for Drivers;
•  Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
•  Interpersonal skills; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Ref No. CAK/03.10/2023
Job Description

•  Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration, information systems and operational procedures;
•  Preparing audit reports;
•  Preparing risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
•  Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement;
•  Reviewing the ICT security policies, standards, procedures and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets;
•  Performing information control reviews of internal control procedures including system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, back up and disaster recovery and systems maintenance;
•  Coordinating the updating and review of the department’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Information Management System (ISMS);
•  Identifies opportunities for process improvement in IT policies and practices;
•  Preparing audit reports and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit conclusions;
•  Documenting audit working and paper files;
•  Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and reporting on the same;
•  Performing adhoc audit assignments; and
•  Providing support to external auditors.

Job Specifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or other recognized equivalent qualifications
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or ACCA.
•  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security Management
•  Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) as an added advantage;
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
•  Good Communication skills;
•  Interpersonal skills;
•  Analytical skills; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution