Chairperson of Audit Committee — IGRTC (Nairobi)

Chairperson of Audit Committee

Role Overview

The Intergovernmental Relation Technical Committee (IGRTC) requires a Chairperson for the Audit Committee to provide factual oversight of our internal controls and risk management processes. This is a senior governance role strictly focused on chairing committee meetings, setting strategic agendas, and reporting on decisions to the Technical Committee. The position involves the direct monitoring of internal and external audit recommendations and the periodic appraisal of the Internal Audit function’s effectiveness. All activities must be performed in strict accordance with the PFM Regulations 2015 and the Audit Committee Guidelines for National Government 2016.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the proceedings of all audit committee meetings and define the strategic meeting agendas.
• Provide objective assurance to the Technical Committee regarding the health of risk management and governance systems.
• Monitor the implementation status of all recommendations made by internal and external auditors.
• Review the performance and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function on a periodic basis.
• Act as the primary liaison between the audit committee and the Technical Committee leadership.
• Ensure all committee operations comply with the Public Finance Management Regulations and Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• At least 10 years of experience serving at a senior management level.
• Active membership in good standing with ICPAK, ACCA, or the IIA.
• Comprehensive understanding of public sector legislation and risk management best practices.
• Must not be a current or past employee of the Committee within the last two years.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications together with;

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
• A copy of the National Identity Card;
• Certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates;
• A copy of a latest letter of appointment indicating current post and salary; and
• Three (3) names of referees, their mobile telephone and e-mail contacts.

Please Note that:

• The Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disability, Youth, Women and People from Minority and Marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
• The Committee does not ask for any money nor ask applicants undergo any medical examination.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• Only the successful candidate will be notified and will be required to provide clearance certificates from KRA, DCI (Police Clearance), EACC, HELB and CRB.
• It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All applications must be submitted in either hard or soft copy, addressed to:

Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee
Parklands Plaza, Chiromo Lane/Muthithi Road Junction, Westlands
P.O Box 44880-00100
NAIROBI
or
Through email; recruitment@igrtc.go.ke, Subject of the email “Chairperson – Audit Committee”

All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO on or before 3rd February, 2026 before 5.00 pm