Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk - KNCHR 3 REF: KNCHR/ADM/DDIR/02/08/2026

The Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk provides strategic leadership and oversight in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, plans, strategies, standards and guidelines relating to the functions of Internal Audit and Risk to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission's mandate. The role reports functionally to the Audit & Risk Committee and administratively to the Secretary to the Commission/CEO.

• Oversee the formulation, implementation and review of internal audit policies required to perform independent assessment of systems, controls and efficiencies in pursuit of the achievement of the Commission's strategic goals.
• Oversee the implementation of all division's programs to enhance the strategic goals and mandate of the Commission.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory and compliance reports in order to provide recommendations.
• Provide oversight on the review of the Commission's risk management framework.
• Coordinate the development of the division's budget.
• Undertaking the implementation of the Commission's human resource functions.
• Provide leadership in fostering synergy, communication and complementarities in the operations, interventions and strategies within the Commission to ensure effective delivery of the its mandate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit and Risk Division.
• Provide secretarial services to the Audit & Risk Committee in line with relevant laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Report on the implementation of Audit & Risk Committee recommendations in order to ensure compliance with the Commission's decisions.
• Coordinate special projects including investigations into incidents of fraud and other irregularities as well as process re-engineering to ensure adequate response to emerging business risks.
• Coordinate development of the Annual Audit and Risk Work Plan to guide the allocation of resources to the division.
• Facilitate the meetings of the risk management committee to ensure coordinated approach towards reporting on Commission's risks and controls.
• Device and implement effective communication strategies for information flow between staff and other divisions in the Commission.
• Monitoring and evaluating governance processes including the work performed by the board and its committees as well as the work performed by the executive leadership team.
• Review and approve periodic reports on internal audit and risk at the Commission.
• Review and approve the utilization of the division's budget.
• Review and report on the identification risks pertaining to the division to ensure adequate and effective controls are established.
• Responsible for the management of all divisions financial resources to ensure their prudent utilization in line with the Commissions mandate.
• Management of all grants within the Commission.
• Gives strategic direction and approvals on the priorities, design, frameworks, key policies and implementation of all of the Commission's Internal audit and risk management interventions and programs.
• In charge of all the operations of the division including assigning roles, undertaking timely problem solving, crisis management and dispute resolution to ensure seamless delivery of the Commission's mandate.
• Assesses and analyses the impact of the division's programs and gives recommendations.

• Master's Degree in any of the following; Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce Accounting or Finance option, Business Administration Accounting or Finance option, Business Management Accounting or Finance option, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA K and must be registered member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ICPAK or Certified Internal Auditor and in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA shall be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program skills from a recognized institution course lasting not less than six weeks from Kenya school of government or its equivalent.
• 8 years relevant experience of which 3 years at supervisory level.
• Leadership skills, Computer skills, Communication skills, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, presentation skills.
• Met the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.