The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is
established under article 88 of the Constitution of Kenya with the mandate of
conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or
office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed
by an act of Parliament.
Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.
IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is
committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and
democracy.Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.
The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.
The IEBC invites applications for the following positions;
Information Systems Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
information systems audit plans and conduct entry meeting with various
departments
- Access
effectiveness of controls of the Commissions financial and operational
applications
- Review
Commission’s processes, analyses compliance details and prepare reports to
management and process owners timely
- Ensure there are
no cases of unnecessary spending, fraud or non-compliance with electoral
laws and regulations, and documentation of any non-compliance
- Review
allocation of accounting work in order to ensure segregation of duties is
enhanced in the Commission
- Review and
advice on the security and integrity of Commission’s Databases
- Provide third
party assurance and other opinion services
- Pre and post –
implementation assurance for projects, works and services
- Review and
monitor IT security
Qualifications
- BA or BSc in
Accounting or Management information systems or business related field.
- Be a Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Member of the
institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Institute
of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of information technology general controls concepts in
the areas of systems development (including design, implementation and/or
assessment towards solutions), change management, computer operations and
access to programs and data.
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of information technology- related project management
risk assessments, project plans, budgets and deliverables schedules
- Six years
experience in a related field with a reputable institution
Operations Systems Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the
Manager, Internal Audit in supervising the Internal Audit function of the
Commission
- Lead, coach and
mentor audit staff to increase their level of proficiency in internal
auditing and coordinate the activities of others outside the department
who are assisting on the audit projects
- Assist in
critical project management including the planning, scheduling,
coordinating and reporting of the audit work
- Performing audit
work countrywide in compliance with internal audit policies
- Assist the audit
team in determining scope and areas to be reviewed and modify as necessary
to focus on the most significant areas
- Help coordinate
team efforts to complete audit jobs on schedule or notify manager of any
delays as soon as they are identified
- Ensure audit
works and findings are adequately documented
- Acquire an
understanding of corporate policies and procedures and the functional
business disciplines being reviewed to ensure that audit procedures are
appropriate, timely and effective
- Be knowledgeable
of and able to articulate audit department policies
- Actively involve
the auditees in the audit process. Listen to and address the auditee’s
- concerns/feedback
i.e. “Putting yourself in the auditee’s shoes” and consider the personal
and business aspects of auditee’s concerns
- Display skills
in the use of auditing procedures and control techniques to meet audit
objectives.
- Identify all
significant control weaknesses and appropriately communicate in writing
these weaknesses to the auditee as soon as possible
- Make suggestions
for improvements to audit processes and systems to help maintain a
stateof-the- art audit function
Qualifications
- Must have a
BA/BSc/BCOM in Accounting or Finance
- CPA (K) and a
member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Six years
experience in operations systems and financial auditing
- Knowledge of
audit practices and procedures
- Must be able to
effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously and have the ability
to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must reflect the
Commission values and demonstrate high ethical standards
- Must have strong
communication skills – written and verbal
- A Masters degree
in a related field is an added advantage
Compliance Risk Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- As the
compliance Risk Officer one is responsible for providing leadership and
oversight to design, implement and operate an effective compliance program
- Establish
compliance program standards and ensure that such standards are
implemented within the regions to reasonably prevent and detect violations
of law
- He or she will
facilitate an organizational culture throughout the Commission which
reflects a commitment to compliance with the law
- Report the
results of compliance efforts of all departments and shall serve as the
primary source on compliance issues to the Commission
- Serve as a
resource to management-level compliance committees established by the
Commission.
- Develop
checklist for existing and foreseen risks associated with electoral
process and mitigation measures to ensure compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
in Law, Business Administration, Public administration or political
science
- Three years’
experience in a busy institution preferably in the field of enforcing
compliance
- Ability to work
under minimum supervision and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate
working knowledge of information technology general controls in the area
of system development, change management, computer operations
Operations Risk Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shape Operations
and Risk functions of the Commission from a regulatory perspective.
- Assist the Risk Manager
in the risks and compliance function of the Commission
- Ensure adherence
to operations requirement including all policies, procedures, standards
and
- systems
- Evaluate
operational procedures and process to determine the level of risk and
compliance and recommend corrective and mitigation measures
- Develop and
ensure effective implementation of risk management policy frame work of
the Commission
- Primary contact
with the Commission’s Operational Risk team with respect to the
requirements
- Performing
analysis and reporting on information to support the risk management
initiatives
- Coordinate risk
identification, assessment and recommend mitigation measures
- Periodically
update the Commission’s risk register and framework
Qualifications
- A Bachelors
degree in accounting or Business Administration or any other related field
- Three years
experience in a busy organization which must be in the areas of risk
management
- Ability to work
under minimum supervision
- Masters degree
in the relevant field would be an added advantage
Secretary
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Office
management and managing directorate’s appointments
- Typing from
drafts, manuscripts or recording from any dictation machines
- Processing data
and operating office machines
- Attending to
visitors/clients, handling telephone calls and inquiries
- Ensuring
security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified
materials and preparing responses to simple routine correspondence
- Filing and
proper documentation and storage of office work and documents
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma/Higher
Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in
Computer Applications (Microsoft office operations and Internet) from a
recognized institution
- Three years
experience in a busy office
The Job Application Process
Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way, P. O. Box 45371 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices. Applications must be received on or before 13th April 2012.
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers. A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor Reception, University Way, P. O. Box 45371 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices. Applications must be received on or before 13th April 2012.
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
