Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Ref. DD/RA/2023
Job Summary:
• Under the supervision of the Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance, the Deputy Director,
• Risk Assurance is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving the operations of the Authority. The Auditor will also evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. This role requires expertise in risk management, internal controls, and governance
• processes.
• Advise the Authority on the effectiveness of enterprise risk management strategy and frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across the organization, considering both internal and external factors.
• Review risk exposure, identify emerging risks, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Assessment of controls over critical IT systems, network and physical components, and IT infrastructure supporting relevant business processes.
• Review of security and data privacy compliance - (information leakage prevention, security of changes, biometrics and identity management).
• Review and advise on the effectiveness of internal control systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Perform data analytics in support of the internal audit function.
• Provide recommendations to Management on matters relating to efficiency, effectiveness, and value-for-money audits.
• Review and advise on business continuity management, backup plan and disaster recovery plans for resilience.
• Carry out special audits and investigations on areas of potential for fraud and report to management and or the Board.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging risks relevant to the communications sector including carrying out research and benchmarking on audit and emerging technologies.
• Participate in the maintenance and documentation of standards, policies and practices.
• Perform review of information systems under development and enhance the current systems.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology /Computer Science, Business Information Technology or any other relevant field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Be a Member of the Information Systems Audit Control Association (ISACA) and Institute of Internal auditors (IIA) in good standing.
• Professional certification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

The Authority offers a competitive package in line with its Human Resource Policies and Procedures and Public Service Guidelines.
Director level appointments shall be for a five (5) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory
performance while the position of Deputy Director Human Resource Management shall be for three (3) years. The rest of the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on https://www.ca.go.ke/about-us/work-with us/careers/
Documents to be submitted by the applicants
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following documents: -
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• The Self-Declaration form from the EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
Submission of Applications
The application letter indicating the specific position and reference number should be addressed to:
The Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800.
Applicants are invited to submit applications via email address: jobs@ca.go.ke  by Friday, 23rd June, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply


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