The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. We also promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan 2017. Vision Be the leader in transforming Kenya into a regional ICT hub and a globally competitive digital economy Mission To champion and harness ICT for efficient and effective public service delivery, wealth creation and well-being of Kenyans Core Values Our core values are: â—¾Integrity: We deliver what we promise by subscribing to the highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability â—¾Creativity: We provide solutions in innovative, imaginative and inspiring ways â—¾Teamwork: We work together as a team to meet our common goals, while appreciating each others’ talents â—¾Allegiance: We promote patriotism and protection of the environment while giving the best value for money invested in us ICT Authority Mandates The following are the functions of the ICT Authority: â—¾Set and enforce ICT standards and guidelines for the human resource, infrastructure, processes and system and technology for the public office and public service; and â—¾Deploy and manage all ICT staff in the public service; â—¾Facilitate and regulate the design, implementation and use of ICTs in the public service; â—¾Promote ICT literacy and capacity; â—¾Promote e-Government services; â—¾Facilitate optimal electronic, electronic form, electronic record and equipment use in public service; â—¾Promote ICT Innovation and enterprise; â—¾Establish, develop and maintain secure ICT infrastructure and systems â—¾Supervise the design, development and implementation of critical ICT projects across the public service. â—¾Implement and manage the Kenya National Spatial Data InitiativeJob Specifications Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-  Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures; Ascertaining the PCPB’s compliance with the relevant Internal Audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars and guidelines; Implementing internal audit mechanisms; Analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place; Identifying and profiling various risks inherent in specific audit assignment; Undertaking various Internal audits; Preparing detailed, understandable and cross-referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit; Preparing reports on audit findings and making appropriate recommendations; Executing audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of the ICTA resources and compliance with contracts, standards and policies; Presenting reports to the Internal Audit Committee on audit recommendations; Carrying out special audit assignments as need arises;and Making follow up on audit reviews. Job Specification     Personal Specifications  For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:  At least five(5) years relevant work experience in Public service or Private Sector;  Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;  Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;  Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;  Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA-K);  Certificate in Computerized Accounting packages;  Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.