Job Description
POSITION : RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER I (JSG 5)
Job Reference Number : V/No. 20/2021
Number of Positions : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 104,300 – 131,100 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for conducting compliance reviews on the
implementation and operational effectiveness of the Risk Management
Policies, analyzing areas of potential risk and making appropriate
recommendations.
Reporting Responsibility
The job holder is responsible to Assistant Director, Risk Management
Area of Deployment:
Directorate of Audit and Risk Management
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Preparing an annual Risk and Compliance Review Plan to be
approved by the Audit, Governance and Risk Management
Committee;
ii. Reviewing compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies,
plans and procedures, accounting pronouncements, contractual
obligations, circulars and guidelines;
iii. Preparing reports for all risk and compliance assessments
undertaken and submit for review and approval;
iv. Follow up on the implementation of Risk and Compliance
assessments findings and ensure recommendations made are
implemented;
v. Training and sensitizing judicial officers and staff in risk
management and compliance;
vi. Preparing a consolidated Judiciary Risk register and ensure that it
is regularly updated;
vii. Coordinate statutory and external risk and compliance reviews;
and
viii. Carrying out investigations as requested by management, or red
flags noted and recommend prompt corrective measures.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or any
other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Professional Certification as Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA
K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Risk
Management or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Membership to professional body with Good Standing;
iv. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized
institution;
v. Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
vi. Meets the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Work Experience:
i. Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience;
ii. At least at least one (1) year at Supervisory Management Level.
Job Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands-on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications
by: -
1. Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC
jobs portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/
2. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the
online application-
(a) A letter of application;
(b) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates,
testimonials and academic transcripts;
(c) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background
information such as past employment record (if any).
(d) Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1)
character reference;
(e) Certified copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any
other relevant identifiable legal documents;
(f) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs (2 No.)
NB: Those who applied earlier need not to re-apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid clearance
certificates from the following bodies during the interview: -
i) Kenya Revenue Authority
ii) Higher Education Loans Board
iii) Directorate of Criminal Investigation
iv) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
v) A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and
vi) Clearance from relevant professional body
Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false
information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified
by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 29TH
OCTOBER, 2021 AT 5.00 P.M.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in
any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition
from the widest range of eligible candidates.