REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TANA RIVER

P.O.BOX 29-70101, HOLA
Email: cstanariver@gmail.com

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Pursuant to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012 Section 155 (5) and PFM Regulation
no. 167(1) and the Gazette notice no 2690, The County Government of Tana River wishes to recruit
competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee:

(a) Support the Accounting Officers with regard to their responsibilities for issues of risk, control and
governance and associated assurance;
(b) Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors among
others.

TRCG V/NO.001/2023: CHAIRPERSON – AUDIT COMMITTEE (1 POST)

Requirements for appointment
(a) Bachelor degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Commerce or equivalent;
(b) Be in possession of a relevant professional certificate in Accounting/ Auditing or equivalent;
(c) Belong to a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, IIAK, CFE or equivalent and must be in good
standing;
(d) The chairperson shall be independent to the County Government entities, be knowledgeable of the
organization, have the requisite business and leadership skills and shall not be a political office
holder;
(e) Shall not be serving concurrently as a member of any other committee of the County Government
of Tana River
(f) Must demonstrate characteristics of an effective chairperson which include;
i. Being an independent proactive leader with confidence and integrity and;
ii. Availability to develop and closely monitor the committee agenda.

TRCG V/NO.002/2023: MEMBER – AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Applicant must;
(a) Bachelor degree from a recognized university in any field that is relevant to the operations of the
County Government; a postgraduate degree e.g. MBA will be an added advantage
(b) At least 5 years’ experience and conversant with Internal Audit and Risk Management matters.
(c) Must not be past or present employee of the County Government of Tana River, and shall not have
served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with
the County Government of Tana River in the last two years;
(d) Have a good understanding of County Government operating, financial reporting or auditing;
(e) Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government.
(f) Be a highly respectable and experienced person, who possesses strong interpersonal skills. and;
(g) Be a person with excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and risk
management frameworks;
(h) Be a person of integrity and in compliance with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution;
(i) Be independent and proactive

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Other requirements upon being successful appointed:
(a) Certificate of Clearance from CID.
(b) Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau.
(c) Certificate of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority
(d) Certificate of Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
(e) Certificate of clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Term in office
Three years contract which may be renewed for one term only.

Remuneration:
Allowances applicable shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

How to apply
Qualified and interested applicants should download and duly fill a job application form provided on
our website: www.tanariver.go.ke/vacancies attach and submit their applications with updated CV, a
copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts
of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:

The County Secretary

County Government of Tana River
P.O. Box 29 – 70101
HOLA
E-mail Address: cstanariver@gmail.com

All applications clearly specifying the position applied for on the top left side of the envelope should
be received on or before 26th April, 2023.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women,

the marginalized and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

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