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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY 

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE)

Email: dvc-af@ku.ac.ke Tel/Ext: 3053

CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN A FAST-GROWING INSTITUTION

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill the following positions:

INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

1. CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR – GRADE 15

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Chief Internal Auditor will work together with the University Management and the University Council Audit Committee to provide internal process control and risk management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of internal audit policies, strategies, procedures, and plans in accordance with University Internal Audit Functions.
• Providing lead in the review of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency, and accountability mechanisms and processes in the University.
• Providing assurance on the state of risk management, control, and governance within the University.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory, and regulatory requirements in the University.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls on financial and non-financial performance management systems within the University.
• Overseeing the review of the effectiveness of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Liaising with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
• Providing secretariat services to the audit and risk committee of the Council.
• Facilitating internal audit client’s customer satisfaction survey.
• Providing lead in the design and implementation of Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
• Facilitating benchmarks on best practices and researching emerging issues in internal audit.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plans, budgets, performance contracts, and staff performance appraisal.
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, and integrity, and mentoring, coaching, and developing staff in the Department.
• Carry out a full audit cycle on University Operation effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable government directives and regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate reports, data, and any other relevant documentation from the Finance Department and recommend how procedures and processes can be made more effective.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of the yearly Internal Audit plan
• Provide Management with reports on internal audit activities and engagements, as may be required.
• Provide quarterly reports to the University Council Audit Committee to facilitate decision-making.
• Carry out investigative audits as may be requested by Management from time to time.
• Liaise with external auditors in both interim and final audits, for an external opinion of the financial affairs of ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ.

Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Financial Management or any other relevant area from a registered and recognized institution
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, or any equivalent from a registered and recognized institution
3. CPA (K), ACCA, Certified Internal Auditor, or the equivalent qualification.
4. At least five years of working experience as a Senior Finance Manager in a reputable organization.
5. Registered with the relevant professional body.
6. Computer literate
7. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
8. Knowledge of Accounting systems
9. Knowledge of the relevant legislations
10. Knowledge of professional standards

Additional Skills / Requirements
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

2. RISK MANAGER GRADE 13

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, assessing, and designing control and mitigation activities for the risks within the University.

Key Responsibilities
a. Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide risk management framework.
b. Maintain a centralized live risk register covering strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, supply chain, environmental, and reputational risks.
c. Facilitate risk assessments across all University Operations.
d. Provide risk insights to University Management to support strategic decision-making.
e. Present risk dashboards and mitigation plans to the Chief Internal Auditor.
f. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
g. Oversee adherence to different University Programmes certification/accreditation requirements.
h. Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks affecting the higher education sector and make a report to the Chief Internal Auditor.
i. Oversee risk controls within all University operations.
j. Oversee the development and/or review of whistleblowing and ethics frameworks.
k. Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
l. Ensure proper segregation of duties across key University functions.
m. Develop, test, and monitor the University’s Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and disaster recovery arrangements.
n. Act as the Risk Management Committee’s secretary, prepare reports on strategic risks for management and the council, and ensure compliance with governance and reporting requirements.
o. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Qualifications and Experience
a) Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
b) Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or its equivalent.
c) Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or any other international risk certification.
d) Ten (10) years of relevant experience, with at least three (3) years at a managerial level.

Technical Competencies
a. Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
b. Regulatory compliance management.
c. Internal Control design and fraud risk mitigation.
d. Higher Education regulatory standards.
e. Business continuity planning.
f. Strong investigative and report-writing skills.

Behavioral Competencies
a) High ethical standards and independence of judgment.
b) Strong executive presence and confidence.
c) Ability to influence cross-functional leaders.
d) Calm under pressure during crises.
e) Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented.
f) Courage to challenge decisions when risk exposure is high.

3. RISK OFFICER — GRADE C/D

Reporting to the Risk Manager, the Risk Officer will participate in identifying, analyzing, assessing, and designing control and mitigation activities for the risks within the University.

Key Responsibilities

a. Participate in the development and implementation of the University-wide risk management framework.
b. Conduct risk assessments across all University Operations.
c. Support the Risk Manager in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
d. Monitor changes in legislation and emerging risks affecting the higher education sector and make a report to the Chief Internal Auditor.
e. Oversee risk controls within all University operations.
f. Participate in the development and/or review of whistleblowing and ethics frameworks.
g. Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
h. Liaise with the Risk Manager in developing, testing, and monitoring the University’s Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and disaster recovery arrangements.
i. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Risk Manager.

Qualification and Requirements

a) Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
b) Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Safety
c) Professional (CSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Public Accountant(CPA), or any other international risk certification.
d) Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Technical Competencies

a) Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
b) Regulatory compliance management_
c) Internal control design and fraud risk mitigation.
d) Higher Education regulatory standards.
e) Business continuity planning.
f) Strong investigative and report-writing skills.

NATIONAL PHYTOTHERAPEUTICS RESEARCH CENTRE (NPRC)

4. SENIOR TECHNICIAN – QUALITY ASSURANCE SECTION (GRADE E/F)
Qualifications and Experience
a. MSc. Degree from a registered and recognized University in any of the following areas of specialization: Analytical Chemistry or Natural Products Chemistry.
b. BSc. Degree from a recognized University
c. KSCE mean Grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and above.
d. Have at least three (3) years of relevant working experience in a busy Teaching, Research, or Quality Control Laboratory.
e. Experience in operating analytical equipment such as LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, HPTLC, and XRF will be a desirable advantage.
f. Be computer literate.

While reporting to the Director, NPRC, the successful candidate will be expected to:
a) Oversee the day-to-day running of the QA laboratories.
b) Prepare and review standard operating procedures, documents, and records as prescribed by ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
c) Ensure proper handling of all samples before instrumental analysis.
d) Carry out chemical analysis using analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, HPTLC, XRF.
e) Oversee good laboratory practices in the general laboratory.
f) Develop analytical methods for application in natural products analysis.
g) Perform data analysis and interpretation of analytical results and ensure the correctness of the results.
h) Ensure both periodic and routine inspection of laboratory instruments and documentation of certificates from external calibrations.
i) Ensure proper documentation of Certificate of Analysis and Materials Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, reagents, and products.
j) Assist local and international students and researchers in conducting research.

5. TECHNICIAN – QUALITY ASSURANCE SECTION (GRADE C/D)
Qualifications and Experience
a. BSc. Degree from a registered and recognized University in any of the following areas of specialization: Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.
b. KSCE mean Grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and above.
c. Have relevant working experience in a busy Teaching, Research, or Quality Control Laboratory.
d. Experience in operating analytical equipment such as LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, HPTLC, and XRF will be an added advantage.
e. Be computer literate.

While reporting to the Director, NPRC, the successful candidate will be expected to:
a) Maintain current Good Laboratory Practices.
b) Ensure proper handling of test samples and proper sample preparation before analysis.
c) Prepare and review standard operating procedures, documents, and records as prescribed by ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
d) Carry out analysis using analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, HPTLC, XRF
e) Operate general laboratory equipment like freeze-driers, rotary evaporators, and centrifuges.
f) Ensure both periodic and routine inspection of laboratory instruments and documentation of certificates from external calibrations.
g) Ensure proper documentation of Materials Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, reagents, and products.
h) Assist local and international students and researchers in conducting research.

6. TECHNICIAN – MICROBIOLOGY SECTION (GRADE C/D)

Qualifications and Experience

a. BSc. Degree from a Registered and recognized University in any of the following areas of specialization: Botany, Applied Biology, or Plant Sciences.
b. KSCE mean Grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and above.
c. Have relevant working experience in a busy Teaching, Research, or Quality Control Laboratory.
d. Those with experience in a herbarium will have an added advantage.
e. Be computer literate.

While reporting to the Director, NPRC, the successful candidate will be expected to:

a) Maintain current Good Laboratory Practices.
b) Prepare and review standard operating procedures.
c) Identify medicinal plants and herbal materials in the field.
d) Collect, harvest, and transport medicinal plant materials to NPRC.
e) Participate in primary and secondary processing of herbal materials.
f) Use microscopic and macroscopic techniques to identify herbal materials and adulterants in the laboratory.
g) Calibrate and maintain assigned laboratory equipment.
h) Create a herbarium of medicinal plants at the NPRC.
i) Participate in quality improvement programs to ensure that the laboratory testing is accurate and timely.
j) Assist local and international students and researchers in laboratory and fieldwork.
k) Participate in the documentation of medicinal plants of Kenya.
l) Participate in the maintenance of ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Medicinal Plants Research Garden.
m) Participate in the establishment of medicinal plants gardens in Kenya.

7. TECHNICIAN – FOOD & SAFETY SECTION (GRADE C/D)

Qualifications and Experience

a. BSc. Degree from a recognized University in any of the following areas of specialization: Food Science and Technology, or Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
b. KSCE mean Grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and above.
c. Have relevant working experience in a busy Teaching, Research, or food processing company or related companies.
d. Be computer literate.

While reporting to the Director, NPRC, the successful candidate will be expected to:
a) Maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices.
b) Prepare and review standard operating procedures.
c) Identify and source quality raw herbal materials.
d) Engage farmers for contractual production of medicinal plants.
e) Make daily observations of processing activities at the Upscaling section.
f) Identify and source proper packaging and labeling materials for each product.
g) Oversee the inspection of outgoing finished goods as well as incoming raw materials.
h) Ensure proper sampling of raw materials and finished products for quality assessment in the microbiology and quality assurance laboratories.
i) Ensure that quality products meet customer needs.
j) Prepare and maintain quality and production records.
k) Ensure accurate stock records.

8. TECHNICIAN – FOOD & SAFETY SECTION (GRADE III/IV)
Qualifications and Experience
a. Diploma from a registered and recognized Institution in any of the following areas of specialization: Food Science and Technology; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; or Environmental Health.
b. KSCE mean Grade C (plain) or equivalent and above.
c. Have relevant working experience in food and beverage production.
d. Experience in operating nutraceutical processing equipment will be an added advantage.
e. Be computer literate.

While reporting to the Director, NPRC, the successful candidate will be expected to:
a) Maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices.
b) Report to the Director NPRC or his/her appointee.
c) Maintain the set standard operating procedures for cleaning the processing area, packaging area, herbal materials, and processing equipment.
d) Keep an inventory of all housekeeping supplies and check it regularly.
e) Maintain the set standard operating procedures for handling of herbal materials, from processing to packaging.
f) Participate in primary and secondary processing of herbal materials.

9. MACHINE OPERATOR (GRADE III/IV)

Qualifications and Experience
a. Certificate from a registered and recognized institution in any of the following areas of specialization: Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering.
b. KSCE mean Grade D- (minus) or equivalent and above.
c. Have relevant working experience in a Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering firm.
d. Experience in operating nutraceutical processing equipment, distillers, and fixed oil expellers will be an added advantage.
e. Be computer literate

While reporting to the Director, NPRC, the successful candidate will be expected to:
a) Maintain current Good Manufacturing Practices.
b) Maintain the set standard operating procedures for operation and maintenance of processing and packaging equipment.
c) Keep an inventory of all equipment, accessories, and spare parts.
d) Develop and maintain service schedules for processing and packaging equipment.
e) Participate in primary and secondary processing of herbal materials.

DIRECTORATE OF ENDOWMENT AND ALUMNI PROGRAMMES

10. ENDOWMENT OFFICER GRADE 11
Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Endowment Officer, under the guidance of the Director, shall be responsible for:
a. Establishing the Endowment Office structures, including systems, processes, and operational frameworks.
b. Developing and implementing endowment-related policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures in alignment with University statutes and governance structures.
c. Providing financial and technical support in the formulation and execution of endowment fundraising and resource mobilization strategies.
d. Coordinating endowment financial planning, budgeting, investment tracking, and reporting.
e. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and risk management standards applicable to endowment funds.
f. Maintaining accurate financial records of endowment contributions, investments, and fund performance.
g. Preparing periodic performance, compliance, and impact reports for University Management and the Board.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires a finance-oriented professional with the following qualifications:
a) A minimum of a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business
Administration, or a related field.
b) A relevant professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent.
c) At least five (5) years of working experience in fundraising, development work, partnerships, or resource mobilization.
d) Strong analytical, financial reporting, and policy implementation skills.

11. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GRADE 11

Key Responsibilities

The officer will work under the guidance of the Director to:
a. Develop and implement fundraising strategies and annual development plans
b. Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with donors, sponsors, alumni, and partners
c. Prepare funding proposals, grant applications, and donor reports.
d. Coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and alumni engagement initiatives
e. Maintain accurate donor records and databases.
f. Coordinate the legal registration, statutory compliance, and regulatory filings of the
g. Foundation, working with the legal office and relevant authorities as required
h. Support communication and marketing efforts related to fundraising activities
i. Monitor fundraising performance and prepare periodic reports
j. Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the Foundation

Qualifications and Experience
a) Master’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution of higher learning.
b) At least five (5) years of working experience in fundraising, development work, partnerships, or resource mobilization.
c) Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
d) Ability to work independently and meet targets
e) High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
f) Proficiency in MS Office.

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY FUNERAL HOME

12. REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN GRADE A/B

Duties and responsibilities
a. Maintaining, installing, and servicing refrigeration cold rooms
b. Troubleshooting and overhauling ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
c. Monitor body refrigerators’ temperature every morning for corrective action to avoid decomposition of bodies.
d. Repair body refrigerators in case of breakdown.
e. Repair and service of the air conditioning at the Funeral Home.
f. Ensure all the extract and Suction Fans are working.
g. Lubrication of dressing tables and hydraulic lifter machines.
h. Assist in the repair of the hydraulic system at the Funeral Home.
Qualifications and Experience
a) Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or any related field from a recognized institution.
b) A mean grade of C (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) or its equivalent.
c) Proficiency in computer applications.
d) At least two years of experience in handling body fridges in a Funeral Home.

TERMS OF SERVICE:
The terms of service include a basic salary and a house allowance.
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than
20th April 2026

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ is an equal opportunity employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.