Director, Internal Audit Job KeNHA

Director, Internal Audit Job

(REF. NO. KeNHA/DIA/01/2025) – 1 POSITION)

Job Purpose

An officer at this level will be the head of Internal Directorate and will be responsible to the Board of Directors functionally and to the Director General administratively in the coordination and implementation of the Directorate’s function and strategic objectives.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing the directorates’ risk based annual work plan, procurement plan, training plan and budget;
• Developing and implementing the risk-based audit strategy and annual audit plan and providing assurance to the Board of Directors on its effectiveness;
• Leading internal audit annual risk assessment and planning process so as to develop the risk based annual audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the Authority;
• Providing independent assurance to the Board of Directors through the Board Audit & Governance Committee on the authority’s internal controls, governance, compliance
• and risk management processes;
• Spearheading independent audits and providing recommendations on efficient and effective implementation of Government of Kenya and Donor funded road maintenance
• and construction projects;
• Developing, designing and implementing a quality assurance and improvement program that ensure Internal Audits are conducted in accordance with Global Internal Audit
• Standards (GIAS);
• Coordinating, formulating, reviewing and implementing Internal Audit and Board Audit & Governance Committee (BAGC) Governance Instruments such charter and other
• directorates of Audit Service policies instruments;
• Leading in ensuring that Internal Audit remain abreast of emerging trends, best practices, innovation and efficient adoption of technology and data driven audit &
• assurance services;
• Managing performance, training, staff development, culture, change management and promoting highest standards of ethics in the directorate based on principles of
• objectivity, integrity, competence, independence and confidentiality;
• Providing secretarial support to the Board Audit and Governance Committee of the Board including preparation of quarterly audit reports to the BAGC;
• Advising the BAGC and the Director General on the emerging issues in internal audit process;
• Making oral and written presentations to the Board Audit and Governance Committee discussing deficiencies, corrective action recommended and improvements suggested in
• Internal controls and Governance;
• Spearheading internal assessment of the Board Audit and Governance Committee members effectiveness through an annual BAGC self-assessment exercise and advise the
• committee on measures to improve on weaknesses identified;
• Providing assurance on the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Framework implementation and report to Management and the Board;
• Approving audit plans, strategic instruments and reports, prior to formal release;
• Overseeing maintenance of ISO standards, Enterprise Risk Management and other quality standards within the Directorate of Audit Services; and
• Implementing the Directorate’s performance management system.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Internal Audit, and above, or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalents from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalents from a recognized
• institution;
• Be in possession of Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) and any of the following; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certificate in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certification in
• Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership with ICPAK and either IIA, ISACA, ACCA, ACFE or any other recognized professional body;
• A letter of good standing from with ICPAK and either IIA, ISACA, ACCA, ACFE or any other recognized professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms of appointment for the above positions shall be on a five (5) year Contract Terms of Service:

How to Apply

All candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should apply using the provided email boardrecruitment@kenha.co.ke or through the specific address shown below by close of business on Monday, 18th August 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Applications for the position should be addressed to: –

The Chairperson, Board of Directors,
Kenya National Highways Authority,
Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Off Airport South Road, along Mazao Road
P.O. Box 49712 – 00100 Nairobi.

Applications clearly quoting the reference number should be hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed at 4th Floor (Outside the Director General’s Office).

Applications without the relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents during the interview.

• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate
• Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
• Certificate of Good Conduct issued by National Police Service
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The above documents will not be required at the point of application.