Deputy Director, Risk Assurance
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
How to Apply
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[1]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
