Deputy Director – Risk Management

ADVERT NO. 75/2026

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Promoting the risk awareness culture at the Commission;
• Identifying risks;
• Inducting and guiding newly recruited/ deployed employees to the Risk
• Management Division;
• Formulating, interpreting and ensuring implementation of risk management policies, strategies and work plans;
• Facilitating the development of a risk based strategic plan within the approved risk appetite;
• Reviewing and approving the Division’s budget and procurement plan;
• Reviewing and approving the Divisions annual work plan;
• Overseeing the implementation of the Division’s annual work plan;
• Reviewing and evaluation on Business Continuity Management;
• Coordinating awareness campaigns to embed BCM culture in the Commission;
• Reviewing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) reports;
• Coordinating Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and threat analysis;
• Reviewing risk management manual for approval by management;
• Advising management on the Commission’s risk exposures; and
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in grade of Assistant Director -Risk Management, TSC grade 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

OR

• Six (6) 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) or (CRISC), or Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
• House Allowance: Applicable rates
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
• 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.