Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Youth Service (NYS) is a State Corporation established under section 5 (1) of the NYS, Act, 2018 (the Act) to train and mentor Kenyan youth. The functions of the Service as provided in the Act are undertaking paramilitary training, technical and vocational training in various trades, national building programmes, commercialization of assets to optimize utilization of its resources as well as research and innovation, hence creating a critical mass of technologically skilled and effective Kenyan youth ready to join the global village.
NYS GRADE 3 (1 post)
Salary: Scale NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200 – 222,800 x 8,300 – 256,000
Allowances
• House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
• Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.
Terms of Service: Three year, renewable contract based on performance. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing an internal risk-based audit strategy;
• Planning and undertaking audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations;
• Providing the secretarial services to the Audit Committee.
• Preparing annual internal audit work plan for approval by Audit Committee of the Council;
• Preparing and reviewing internal audit charter;
• Preparing quarterly reports on the status of implementation of the internal audit annual work plan for submission to the Audit Committee;
• Oversee audit tests on internal controls in all processes
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the overall enterprise risk management program;
• Liaising with the Auditor General and ensure follow up on the process of implementation of Internal and external audit recommendations; and
• Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where
• necessary;

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Have a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other equivalent
• qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years in relevant work and at least five (3) years in management;
• Be in possession of CPA (K) and any of the following: CISA, CFE, CIA or its equivalent and either;
• Be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and any of the following professional bodies-Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA Kenya), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE);
• Have a certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) from a
• recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Demonstrate strong abilities on a spectrum of key work performance competencies such as managerial, teamwork, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and organization skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letters in a sealed envelope marked with the title of the position being applied for; together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates testimonials, and national identity card/passport.
In addition, applicants are required to attach certified copies of good conduct from the Directorate for Criminal Investigations, tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Credit Reference Bureau and a compliance certificate the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 26th November, 2019.
Director General/CEO
National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO
NAIROBI
Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service
Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor. The applicants can also email their applications to: director.generalnys@gmail.com  or Director.general@nys.go.ke  with the title of the position being applied for as the subject. Those without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation and details as sought for will NOT be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to Automatic Disqualification. ONLY shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted.
NYS is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Matilda P. Sakwa (Ms.), EBS DIRECTOR GENERAL

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