Principal Internal Auditor at KICD

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development wishes to recruit qualified professionals on a permanent and pensionable basis for the vacant positions outlined below.

8. Principal Internal Auditor, KICD Grade 5. (1 POST)
(a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Undertaking special audit investigations; preparing audit operational plans; leading audit teams in implementing audit work plans;
ii. Implementing audit fieldwork strategy;
iii. Carrying out risk assessment and develop management guidelines;
iv. Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations; preparing audit reports; and
vi. Interpretation of financial control and management resolution of the Institute.

(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;
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 8 years’ relevant experience and 3 years in a supervisory role;
v. Be a Certified Information System Auditor (C.I.S.A);
vi. Be Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
vii. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
ix. Computer literacy;
x. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
xi. 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.