The National Youth Service (NYS)
Position Title: Information System Auditor
1 Position
The National Youth Service (NYS) is a State Corporation established under section 5 (1) of the NYS, Act, 2018 (the Act) to train and mentor Kenyan youth.
The functions of the Service as provided in the Act are undertaking paramilitary training, technical and vocational training in various trades, national building programs, commercialization of assets to optimize utilization of its resources as well as research and innovation, hence creating a critical mass of technologically skilled and effective Kenyan youth ready to join the global village.
In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:
POSITION: INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITOR, CSG 9
JOB GROUP: ‘‘L’
NO.OF POSITIONS: 1
SALARY SCALE: Kshs. 42,970 – 59,120 P.M
ALLOWANCES
- House Allowance As per duty Station
- Commuter Allowance Ksh. 6, 000 P.M
- Leave allowance Ksh. 6,000 P.M
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable (P&P)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Information System Auditor / ICT Officer will entail:
1. Perform internal Information system control, Audit reviews of computer system, development standards operating procedures and program me control;
2. Prepare quality Information System Audit reports;
3. Participate in providing quality assurance in technology acquisition and implementation;
4. Review system backup, disaster recovery and maintenance procedures;
5. Recommend revisions to audit procedures to enhance efficiency;
6. Conduct operational compliance, financial and investigative audit;
7. Design and program me specifications in liaison with users, Monitoring of Control System which ensure the accuracy and Security of data;
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
(i) Have a degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science / Information Communication Technology or in any other related studies from a recognized institution;
(ii) Have experience of not less than three (3) years, in Information Systems Auditing, or ICT Quality Assurance;
(iii) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), as an added advantage; and
(iv) Fulfilled the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Application Procedure
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letters in a sealed envelope marked with the title of the position being applied for; together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates testimonials, and national identity card/passport.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 24th May, 2022
Director General/CEO
National Youth Service
P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO
NAIROBI
Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at
the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka,
Thika Road, Ground Floor.
Those without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation and details as sought for will NOT be considered.
Any form of canvasing shall lead to Automatic Disqualification.
ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
NYS is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Matilda P. Sakwa (Ms.), EBS
DIRECTOR GENERAL