Summary: Job Title: Deputy Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

Job Details

  • Deadline: 14/08/2026
  • Company: National Legal Aid Service
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Open

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

Date Posted: 13/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: National Legal Aid Service

Industry: Audit

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 14/08/2026

Audit Jobs, National Legal Aid Service Jobs.

Looking for an audit job in Kenya? NLAS is hiring a Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance skilled in public sector auditing, risk management, and governance compliance.

REFERENCE NO. NLAS/DDIA&RA/3/1/2026/10

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

At least fifteen (15) Years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Internal Audit or in a comparable position in the Public or Private sector

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Finance); Business Administration (Accounting); Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounts, Business Administration or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

CPA (K), or CIA, or Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

Must be a member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in good standing

Certificate in Leadership Course

Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director Internal Audit and Risk Assurance is responsible for the following functions

Developing and reviewing annual audit plan

Overseeing the audit of all operations and systems

Reviewing and compiling the audit report for all risk-based audits conducted by Internal Audit staff and following up implementation of the audit recommendations

Overseeing the implementation of the annual audit plan as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee

Formulating and coordinating implementation of internal audit strategies, policies and plans

Overseeing the training and development of Audit staff; and

Secretary to the Audit Committee.

Remuneration will be in accordance with NLAS Salary Scale

NLAS GRADE 3: Ksh. 202,875 x 19,303 – 22,2178 x 19,305 – 241,483 x 19,305 – 260,788 x 19,305 – 280,093 x 19,305 – 299,398 x 19,305 – 318,703 x 19,305 – 338,008 x 19,305 – 357,313 p.m

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How to Apply

NOTE: NLAS Grades 1, 2 & 3 are on a three-years contract basis, renewable once while the rest are on permanent and pensionable terms

Interested persons who meet the minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents.

National Identity card

Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

Any supporting documents and testimonials..

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Application Process

More detailed job descriptions for these vacancies can be accessed on our website: www.nlas.go.ke

All applications should be submitted ONLINE to

recruitment@nlas.go.ke

on or before

14th August 2026 at 5:00pm Kenyan time.

and the letter quoting the specific position and the reference number e.g., NLAS/CEO/1/1/2026/01

All application letters should be addressed to

Senior Internal Auditor Job UBA

Chief Executive Officer

National Legal Aid Service

P.O Box 45597-00100

Nairobi

Please note that HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Legal Aid Service is an equal opportunity employer; it does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter

Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;v

Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau; and

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board or proof of ongoing repayments.

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