Assistant Director, Internal Audit at KICD

14. Assistant Director, Internal Audit, KICD Grade 4. (1 POST)
(a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Coordinating implementation of sound internal audit policies and strategies;
ii. Coordinating the implementation of risk assessment framework; interpreting regulations of the Institute;
iii. Allocating and coordinating audit assignments;
iv. Coordinating implementation of audit plans, setting targets and budgets;
vi. Implementing fraud investigation strategy and ensure that the operational plan and procedures are implemented;
vii. Interpreting financial policies for sound auditing principles, practices and control;
viii. Developing audit programmes; coordinating post audit reviews; and
ix. Preparing and submitting periodic audit reports.

(b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. At least 10 years’ relevant experience and 4 years in a management role; Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A);
v. Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
vi. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
vii. Computer literacy;
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
viii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae, and ID card to the address below to be received no later than 27th February,2026. All applications should give full details of their address including mobile numbers as well as the names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/ Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,
P.O. Box 30231- 00100
NAIROBI.

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. We encourage people with disabilities and the marginalized to apply.