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Chairperson – Audit Assembly Committee Member, One (1) Post

Pursuant to Section 155(5) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012; the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015 (Regulations 167–175); and the guidelines on the establishment of an Audit Committee in County Entities, published in the Kenya Gazette Notice No. 2960, Vol. CXVIII – No. 40, dated 15th April, 2016, the Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the position of Chairperson, Audit Committee Member (1 post).

Terms of service: Three (3) year contract on a part-time basis, renewable once, subject to performance

Requirements for Appointment

  1. Be a citizen of Kenya;
  2. Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing;
  3. Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
  4. Not a past or present employee of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Nairobi City County Assembly in the last two (2) years;
  5. Have at least ten (10) years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with;
  6. Be a member in good standing of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK, ICPSK, IAK, APSEA, ACFE, LSK or any other relevant professional body;
  7. Be an independent and proactive leader with confidence and high integrity;
  8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the Nairobi City County Assembly;
  9. Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management;
  10. Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing;
  11. Possess excellent working knowledge of audit committees’ functions and risk management framework;
  12. Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and monitor the committee agenda; and
  13. Not a holder of a political office.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Set agenda for each meeting with the Committee members;
  2. Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the Nairobi City County Assembly and make appropriate recommendations to the Clerk regarding internal control and audit matters;
  3. Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors;
  4. Arrange for periodic reviews of the effectiveness of the Audit Committee alongside its mandate;
  5. Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision-making which accords with the legal, constitutional and policy requirements; and
  6. Provide clarification to members on the Audit Committee’s responsibilities.

Remuneration

The Members of the Nairobi City County Assembly Audit Committee shall serve for a term of three (3) years, on a part-time basis, renewable once, subject to performance. Their allowances and benefits shall be as guided by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application by uploading all required supporting documents through the portal. Hard-copy, hand-delivered, emailed, or postal applications will not be accepted.

Application Process

All applications to be addressed to:

The Clerk/Secretary

Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board

P.O. Box45844-00100

NAIROBI

Applications SHALL be submitted online only through the Nairobi City County Assembly recruitment portal: https://nais.nairobiassembly.go.ke/careers

 

Important information to all applicants

Applications should reach the Secretary, Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board on or before 3rd November 2026

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
  • Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies during the interviews:
    1. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    2. Higher Education Loans Board
    3. Kenya Revenue Authority
    4. Credit Reference Bureau
    5. Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, birth certificates, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during the interview.

The   Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge commission for its recruitment services. Qualified youth, women, persons with disabilities and those from minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: The Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board is committed to zero tolerance to corruption. Members of the public are warned against canvassing and giving out bribes. Engagement in corrupt acts will lead to automatic disqualification. In addition, the person giving bribes and the one receiving will be treated equally as criminals and reported to the police.

We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim to fraudsters and impersonators who solicit money with a promise to secure them jobs in the Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. REPORT ANY OF SUCH CASES TO THE POLICE.

 

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