Internal Audit & Risk Officer - IPOA

About the company

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police. The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions: - Job Title: Internal Audit & Risk Officer II Ref: IPOA/HR/16/2026 Grade: IPOA 9 2 Positions Consolidated Salary: KES 90,000 – 130,000 Department: Internal Audit & Risk Location / Work Station: Headquarters, Nairobi Section / Unit: Internal Audit Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Internal Auditor & Risk Job Purpose: This cadre will be responsible for providing independent assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance processes, audit systems and internal control systems and processes are operating effectively. Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: i. Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars; ii. Supporting in the implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes; iii. Collecting and collating data for preparing Audit reports with appropriate recommendations; iv. Supporting in the implementation of internal audit systems in accordance with International Standards on Auditing; v. Conducting follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations; vi. Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls; and vii. Updating audit records for adequate documentation in the department. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/ Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; ii. Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part II certificate or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and iii. Proficiency in computer applications. How to Apply: Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s CAREERS PORTAL, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th November, 2026. Director/Chief Executive Officer, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, 1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor, P.O Box 23035 – 00100, Nairobi. Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke Please note that upon receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. This includes submitting valid copies of the following documents:

Requirements

• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Other

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Data Protection: The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Any personal data provided will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.