Career Opportunities at The Kenya Public Policy Research and Analysis Institute (KIPPRA)

• Sale and distribution of KIPPRA publication
• Issuing and loaning of document/indoors and from outdoors
• Compiling records and processes billing for library services
• Press cutting and current awareness services
• Reference services to users
• Production of photocopies for the library and library users
• Responsible for binding and repairing all books and periodicals
• Assisting in Cataloguing, Classification and indexing and Data input into databases
• Participation in professional groups or networks
• Perform any other duties as may be required e. g assisting in organizing meetings and workshops

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
• Experience in Cataloguing using various tools
• At least 2 years’ experience in a busy organization. Experience in academic/ research institutions will be an added advantage
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized library, intranet and internet tools

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• Assist the Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer in carrying out regular audits in line with the Audit work plan of the Institute departmental operations
• Carry out technical audit of projects, programmes and practices to ensure compliance with standards and benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, Public Finance Management Act, 2015 and Regulations and any other guidelines issued from time to time by the Government and the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Prepare audit reports for review by the Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer
• Delivery from planning to completion of the programme of work set out by the Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer as part of the continuous auditing element of the Internal Audit Plan
• Update the status of the previous internal and external findings on a quarterly basis, auditing resolved issues and preparing the quarterly status report for review by the Senior Risk and Internal Audit Officer
• Timely delivery of professional written draft reports and practical value added recommendations on issues arising during audit work
• Be a champion in driving a policy of best practice with a focus on continuous improvement and awareness across the Institute with respect to internal control, risk and corporate governance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business administration, Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in Management, Financial and ICT audits
• Certified Public Accountant final-CPA (K)
• Experience in using computerized auditing and accounting applications, risk management and internal controls
• Membership to a professional body

• Ability to plan, work and execute projects with minimum supervision and to complete work within required deadlines
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative, autonomy, adaptability, maturity and sound judgment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Public sector audit experience and an understanding of the regulatory environment

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• Ensure that enterprise-wide risk management policies, controls and procedures are effectively implemented, disseminated and complied with across KIPPRA
• Develop a flexible annual audit work plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risk/control concerns identified by management and submit the same to the Board Audit Committee for review and approval by 5th of February for approval as well as periodic updates and share with the Executive Director for budgetary allocations
• Implement the annual audit work plan, as approved, including any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Board Audit Committee
• Act as Quality Management Representative of KIPPRA in ISO Management
• Develop, review and implement Business Continuity Plan and Risk Framework for KIPPRA and monitor business continuity risks.
• Assess the adequacy of established policies and procedures and review the systems established to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations which could have a significant impact on KIPPRA operations
• Ensure that all the regulatory and statutory requirements are adhered to and all payments and returns are done by the prescribed due dates
• Keep abreast with emerging trends and practices in internal auditing and update the Audit Committee and management on the same
• Carry out regular update of the Internal Audit Charter in line with the governing legal framework
• Update the Board Audit Committee and the Executive Director on Risk and internal audit issues and seek their approval on way forward

• 8 Years’ Experience 5 of which should be in Risk Management / Compliance / Forensics
• A Master’s Degree in Financial Accounting / Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) / Certified Internal Auditor
• Professional membership with Institute of Internal Auditors
• Experience in the use of computerized accounting and auditing applications

• Good time management
• Assertiveness and self-drive
• Honesty, reliability and dependability