Assistant Director – Risk Management

ADVERT NO. 77/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Identifying risks;
• Inducting and guiding newly recruited/ deployed employees to the Risk Management Division;
• Spearheading the preparation of the Division’s annual work plan and submit to the Deputy Director, Risk Management;
• Reviewing the Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Controls (KCs) for Directorates, Regional and County Offices;
• Spearheading the preparation of budget and procurement plan for the Division;
• Guiding the development and review of risk management manual;
• Coordinating the implementation of risk management initiatives;
• Analyzing the risk management processes and recommend possible improvements;
• Disseminating and operationalizing the institutional risk management policy and framework;
• Follow up implementation of risk mitigations.;
• Reviewing risk management reports from Principal Risk Management officers;
• Identifying staff performance gaps and recommends suitable training to the Deputy Director, Risk Management; and
•  Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Principal officer -Risk Management for a minimum period of three (3) years;

 OR

•  Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Human Resources Management, Commerce, Arts, Economics, Business Management, ICT, Project Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Laws, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree from a recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• Professional qualification in any of the following; Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)/(CRISC), or Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.