Job Description
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER - KWT5 (1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Implementing an overall risk management process for the Agency;
ii) Conducting audits of policy and compliance to ISO standards, including
liaison with internal and external auditors;
iii) Conducting and scheduling effective training for staff in regard to Quality
Management Systems and Risk Management;
iv) Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operational and technical
staff,
v) Maintaining controls and documentation procedures and policies;
vi) Making suggestions for changes and improvements in the governing policies
and how to implement them;
vii) Participate in the preparation and review of the annual work plan for the
division;
viii) Assessing organizational and performance gaps within the different
programs and report on corrective actions needed;
ix) Using relevant quality tools and making sure managers and other staff
understand how to improve the business.
x) Implementing business process reengineering initiatives
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
i) A minimum period four (4) years relevant work experience
ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics,
Risk Management, Statistics, Business related studies or related disciplines
from a recognized institution;
iii) Be a Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Risk Management
Professional (RMI-PMI), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or
any other relevant qualification; and/or Certified ISO Auditor
iv) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
v) Proficiency in computer applications; and
vi) Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Key Competencies and skills
i) Good communication skills
ii) Good interpersonal skills
iii) Attention to details