Assistant Director, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK ASSURANCE Kenya Veterinary Board ABOUT THE ROLE Sokify is partnering with Kenya Veterinary Board to recruit an Assistant Director for Internal Audit & Risk Assurance. This is an entry-level and training position within the audit cadre, offering promising professionals the opportunity to develop expertise under senior mentorship. You will be deployed across the Board's core functional operations, gaining exposure to critical regulatory processes while building a foundation in audit and risk management. FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES REGISTRATION AND LICENSING You will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the Board's registration and licensing processes by: Evaluating applications for registration, licensing, internship indexing and related documentation submitted to the Board; Receiving, processing and validating all required supporting documents associated with registration and licensing applications; Verifying the accuracy and completeness of indexing, internship, registration and licensing data before approval; Confirming that applicants meet the stipulated minimum qualifications for indexing and professional registration; Compiling and organizing licensing application data for Board review; Supporting the maintenance of comprehensive registers for all indexing, internship and registration candidates; Responding to public and professional inquiries regarding registration and licensing requirements; Assisting with document management systems and digital filing initiatives; Developing and maintaining current registers of all licensed veterinary service delivery facilities across the country. VETERINARY RESEARCH AND STANDARDS Alternatively, you may be assigned to support the development and implementation of regulatory standards by: Contributing to the creation of inspection standards for veterinary and animal health training institutions; Assisting in defining entry-level requirements for various animal health educational programs; Supporting the development of curriculum standards for animal health professional training; Contributing to guidelines for pre-registration professional examinations; Assisting in the formulation and periodic review of Continuing Professional Development requirements; Supporting the development of standards and policies governing veterinary professional practice, business operations and employment conditions; Contributing to inspection standards for veterinary service delivery facilities; Supporting the formulation and distribution of the professional Code of Ethics to all registered practitioners; Conducting research on contemporary issues in animal health, welfare and public health to inform Board policy; Assisting in the creation of guidelines for veterinary internship programs; Supporting the development of standards for the registration, licensing and oversight of animal welfare organizations and institutions. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To succeed in this role, you will possess relevant professional qualifications in auditing, risk management, accounting or related fields, combined with the capacity to work collaboratively with senior audit professionals and develop expertise in regulatory oversight.