16 Vacancies Open At Central Bank of Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced multiple vacancies across its strategic and operational departments. These opportunities provide professionals with a platform to contribute to Kenya’s monetary stability, financial sector soundness, and national development priorities.

As the country’s apex monetary authority, the Central Bank of Kenya plays a central role in monetary policy implementation, financial markets oversight, currency management, payment systems administration, internal governance, and institutional support services. The current recruitment targets experienced professionals across audit, financial markets, currency operations, procurement, administration, and banking services functions.

The Central Bank of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based recruitment.

The following positions are currently open for application:

1. SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – IT AUDITS AND ANALYTICS (SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST 2)
   Department: Internal Audit Department Key responsibilities:
   • Conduct risk-based IT audits across systems and infrastructure.
   • Evaluate IT general controls, access controls, cybersecurity controls, and system configurations.
   • Review automated business processes and application controls.
   • Apply data analytics techniques to detect anomalies and control weaknesses.
   • Assess compliance with internal IT policies and regulatory requirements.
   • Prepare audit reports with clear findings and recommendations.
   • Follow up on implementation of agreed corrective actions.
2. MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT – DATA ANALYTICS AND AUTOMATION (MANAGER 2)
   Department: Internal Audit Department Key responsibilities:
   • Develop and implement audit analytics and automation frameworks.
   • Design continuous auditing mechanisms and monitoring tools.
   • Supervise analytics-driven audit projects.
   • Integrate data analytics into audit planning and risk assessments.
   • Establish standards for automation within the audit function.
   • Present analytical insights and trends to senior management.
   • Enhance audit efficiency through digital transformation initiatives.
3. SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – BUSINESS CONTROLS AUDIT (SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST 2)
   Department: Internal Audit Department Key responsibilities:
   • Conduct risk-based audits of operational and financial processes.
   • Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and governance systems.
   • Review procurement, asset management, and administrative controls.
   • Identify process improvement opportunities.
   • Prepare comprehensive audit documentation and reports.
   • Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
4. MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT – BUSINESS CONTROLS (MANAGER 2)
   Department: Internal Audit Department Key responsibilities:
   • Plan and coordinate annual audit programs.
   • Lead audit teams and review audit working papers.
   • Ensure compliance with professional audit standards.
   • Assess institutional risk exposure across departments.
   • Present audit findings to management and oversight committees.
   • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
5. SENIOR MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT – BUSINESS CONTROLS
   Department: Internal Audit Department Key responsibilities:
   • Provide strategic leadership within the audit function.
   • Set audit priorities aligned with institutional risk profiles.
   • Approve audit plans and review high-level audit reports.
   • Advise senior management on governance and control matters.
   • Oversee quality assurance within audit engagements.
   • Strengthen the Bank’s overall internal control framework.
6. MAIL OFFICER (ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 2)
   Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
   • Receive, sort, and record incoming correspondence.
   • Dispatch outgoing mail and maintain delivery records.
   • Maintain mail registers and tracking systems.
   • Coordinate courier services.
   • Safeguard confidential documents.
   • Support internal document management procedures.
7. TRAVEL AND TICKETING OFFICER (BUSINESS ANALYST 2)
   Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
   • Coordinate domestic and international travel bookings.
   • Prepare travel itineraries in line with institutional policy.
   • Liaise with airlines, hotels, and travel agencies.
   • Ensure cost-effective travel arrangements.
   • Process travel approvals and documentation.
   • Maintain travel expenditure records and reports.
8. STORES PLANNER/CONTROLLER (BUSINESS ANALYST 1)
   Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
   • Monitor stock levels and forecast inventory needs.
   • Coordinate procurement requests and replenishments.
   • Maintain inventory control systems.
   • Conduct stock reconciliations.
   • Ensure proper storage and documentation of supplies.
9. REGISTRY OFFICER (BUSINESS ANALYST 1)
   Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
   • Manage physical and electronic records systems.
   • Ensure proper filing and indexing of documents.
   • Support document retrieval processes.
   • Maintain retention schedules.
   • Ensure compliance with records management policies.
10. STORES OFFICER (BUSINESS ANALYST 2)
    Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
    • Receive and inspect delivered goods.
    • Maintain stock registers and issuance records.
    • Issue materials to user departments.
    • Conduct periodic stock audits.
    • Ensure compliance with inventory procedures.
11. OFFICER, REGIONAL PAYMENTS & ADMINISTRATION (BUSINESS ANALYST 1)
    Department: Banking and Payment Services Department (BPS) Key responsibilities:
    • Process regional payment transactions.
    • Support reconciliation and reporting processes.
    • Ensure compliance with payment system guidelines.
    • Coordinate administrative support activities.
    • Maintain accurate operational records.
12. SENIOR ASSET MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OFFICER (SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST 2)
    Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
    • Maintain and update fixed asset registers.
    • Coordinate periodic asset verification exercises.
    • Manage asset disposal procedures in compliance with policy.
    • Ensure proper documentation and reporting.
    • Advise on asset control and utilization measures.
13. DEPUTY HEAD, CURRENCY TECHNICAL SERVICES (MANAGER 2)
    Department: Currency Operations Department (COD) Key responsibilities:
    • Supervise currency processing and quality assurance operations.
    • Ensure adherence to currency handling standards.
    • Support counterfeit detection initiatives.
    • Oversee maintenance of currency equipment.
    • Monitor currency circulation processes.
14. SENIOR MANAGER, SETTLEMENTS, ACCOUNTING & CONTROL
    Department: Financial Markets Department (FMD) Key responsibilities:
    • Oversee settlements for financial market transactions.
    • Manage accounting controls and reconciliations.
    • Ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
    • Strengthen internal control mechanisms.
    • Coordinate with market counterparties and stakeholders.
15. DEPUTY DIRECTOR, RESERVES MANAGEMENT
    Department: Financial Markets Department (FMD) Key responsibilities:
    • Support foreign exchange reserves portfolio management.
    • Monitor global financial markets and investment performance.
    • Assess risk exposure and compliance parameters.
    • Prepare strategic reports for senior leadership.
    • Strengthen investment governance frameworks.
16. DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT
    Department: General Services Department (GSD) Key responsibilities:
    • Oversee institutional procurement planning and execution.
    • Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and policies.
    • Supervise tendering and contract management processes.
    • Strengthen procurement governance and transparency.
    • Advise management on strategic sourcing initiatives.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the Central Bank of Kenya careers portal.

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