The
County Government of Samburu wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons
to fill the following positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under
article 176 and County Government Act No.17 of 2012 section 45.
County Chief Officers
(9
Posts)
The Nine (9) posts will be for each of the following County Departments:
- Finance,
Economic Planning and Marketing.
- Agriculture,
Livestock, Veterinary and Fisheries.
- Medical
Services, Public Health and Sanitation.
- Environment and
Natural Resources.
- County Transport
and Public Works.
- Education, Youth
Affairs and Sports.
- Co-operative
Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Enterprise Development.
- Physical
Planning and Housing.
- Culture, Social
Services and Gender.
Terms
of Service: Contract
Basic Salary: Kshs.120,270 – 196,270 p.m. House Allowance: Kshs.56,000 p.m. Other allowances: Kshs.20,000 p.m. Annual leave allowance p.a. Medical Cover.
Requirement for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen.
- Be a holder of
at least a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, and
- Have knowledge,
experience and a distinguished career of not less than Ten (10) years in
the specific area.
- Understands the
diversity within the County.
- A Masters Degree
in the relevant field applied for will be an added advantage.
- Senior
management course or strategic leadership development programme will be an
added advantage
Duties
and Responsibilities
The County Chief officer shall be the authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive member for:-
- The Administrative
of a County Department.
- Implementation
of Policies and Development Plans.
- Development and
Implementation of Strategic Plans.
- Formulate and
Implement effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and Sector goals.
- Promote national
Values and Principles of Governance and Values and Principles of Public
Service.
Sub County Administrators
(3
Posts) – Job Group Q
Sub County Administration
- Samburu West Sub
County
- Samburu East Sub
County
- Samburu North
Sub County
Duties
and Responsibilities
The Sub County Administrator shall be responsible to the County Secretary for the following;
- Coordinating the
management and supervision of general administrative functions.
- Developing
policies and plans.
- Coordinating
developmental activities to empower the community.
- Providing and
maintaining infrastructure and facilities of Public Services.
- Maintaining sub
County Public Service.
- Facilitating and
coordinating officers participation in development policies and plans and
delivery of service.
- Ensuring
effective service delivery.
- Exercising any
function and powers as may be delegated by the County Secretary.
Requirement
for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen.
- Be a holder of
at least a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Working
Experience of not less than Ten (10) years in administration or management
in public or private sector or non-governmental organization.
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms
of Service:
Permanent and Pensionable. Basic Salary: 89,748 – 123 748 p.m. House Allowance: 20,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: 14,000 p.m. Annual leave allowance p.a. Medical cover.
Ward Administrators
(15
Posts) – Job Group N
Wards:
- Wamba East Ward
- Wamba West Ward
- Wamba North Ward
- Waso Ward
- Suguta Marmar
Ward
- Loosuk Ward
- Lodokejek Ward
- Maralal Ward
- Baawa Ward
- Ndooto Ward
- Ngiro Ward
- Nachola Ward
- Baragoi Ward
- Porro Ward
- Angata Nanyokie
Ward
Duties
and Responsibilities
The Ward Administrator will be responsible to the Sub County Administration for the following;
- Coordinating,
managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward
unit.
- Implementing
policies and plans.
- Ensuring
effective service delivery.
- Coordinating
developmental activities to empower the community.
- Providing and
maintaining infrastructure and facilities of Public Service.
- Facilitating and
coordinating citizen participation in the implementation of policies and
delivery of service.
- Exercising any
functions and powers as may be delegated by the County Secretary.
Requirements
for appointment
For appointment a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen.
- Be a holder of
at least a Diploma with Seven (7) years experience in supervision or a
first Degree from a University recognized in Kenya with working experience
of not less than Five (5) years in administration or management.
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms
of Service:
Permanent and Pensionable. Basic Salary: KSh.48,190 – 65,290 p.m. House Allowance Ksh.17,000 p.m. Commuter allowances Ksh.8,000 p.m. Annual leave allowance p.a., Medical cover.
Head Of County Treasury (Accounting)
(1
Post) – Job Group P
The Head of County Treasury (Accounting) will be responsible to the Principal Finance Officer for efficient management of accounting services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advising County
Government on Accounting matters.
- Implementing
approved Government Accounting standards by the executive committee
member.
- Designing and
developing County Accounting systems.
- Providing advice
to County Government reporting formats.
- Providing a link
between County bodies on matters relating to Public Sector Financial
reporting.
- Developing
guidelines for County accounting staffing levels and training to ensure
technical competence.
- Participate in
County policy committees.
- Oversee the
implementation of the approved accounting standards, policies &
concepts to ensure compliance.
- Undertake
capacity building for staff at the County level.
- Ensure proper
banking arrangements are in place between County Government, CBK and
control the operations of the County Exchequer Account.
- Oversee the
Accounting operations of the sub counties.
Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment, a candidate must;
- Have served in
the grade of Principal Accountant, Job group N in the Civil Service and
above or in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector or
Local Authority for a minimum of Five (5) years.
- Have a Bachelor
of Commerce Degree Finance or Accounting or its approved equivalent.
- Must be a
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K)
- Have shown
exemplary leadership qualities.
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- MBA in Finance,
Accounting, Banking etc, will be an added advantage
Terms
of Service:
Permanent and Pensionable. Basic Salary: Kshs.77,527 – 103,894 p.m. House Allowance: Kshs.20,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000 pm. Annual leave allowance p.a. Medical cover.
Head of County Supply Chain Management
(1
Post) Job Group P
The Officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer – Finance for the efficient management of supply chain management services in the county.
Duties and Responsibilities will include
- Policy
implementation and interpretation on supply chain management.
- Advising the
Chief Officer on matters relating to supply chain management.
- Issuing administrative
guidance on implementation and interpretation of Public procurement and
Disposal Act, 2006, regulations and other statues.
- Introducing
modern inventory management techniques and approaches.
- Implementing
e-government procurement strategies.
- Interpreting
international trade agreements/policies related to procurement.
- Providing over
sale guidance on framework and consortium buying, providing guidance on
Public Private partnerships and concessioning in infrastructure and
specialized services.
- Partnerships in
County Government asset management.
- Implementing
inventory management information system
- Providing
guidance on procurement policies and procedures
- Liaising with
other finance management functions on issues of procurement
- Providing
overall guidance on contract design and management
- Providing
guidance on disposal of County Government inventory and other assets
- Undertaking
capacity building of staff at County level
- Advising on
quality assurance on goods, works and services
- Management,
training and development of supply chain personnel and
- Representing the
Chief officer in relevant meetings on procurement matters.
Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment a candidate must:
- Have served in
the supply chain management for Eight (8) years in the civil service or a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service and
- Have a Diploma
in Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized
university
- Have a
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following – commerce, business,
Administration, Economics, Procurement and supplies management Economics,
marketing, or the equivalent from a recognized university.
- Masters Degree
in any of the following: Logistics and supply chain management,
procurement and supply chain management, procurement and supplies
management will be an added advantage.
- Have shown merit
and ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Have shown
exemplary leadership qualities
- Satisfy the
requirements Chapter Six of The Constitution.
Terms
of Service:
Permanent and Pensionable. Basic Salary: Kshs.77,527 – 103,894 p.m. House Allowance Kshs.20,000 p.m. Commuter Allowances Kshs.12,000 p.m. Annual leave allowances p.a. Medical cover.
Head of County Revenue Collection/County Revenue Officer
(1
Post) Job Group P
Revenue is the primary enabler of County Government operations. Article 175 (b) of the Constitution envisages that: County Governments shall have reliable sources of revenue to enable them to govern and deliver services effectively.
The
County Revenue Officer will responsible to Chief Officer responsible for
Finance (County Treasury) and will supervise staff of the revenue
division.
This
is a responsible managerial position that entails thinking at the strategic
level, collaboration across the levels of government, networking, team
leadership; facilitation and overall coordination of operations.
The
officer will be expected to:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement
national policies and statutory regulations on revenue
- Implement county
policies and County regulations on revenue, develop and implement a plan
to create demand and achieve revenue growth.
- Design
effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue
- Identify and
rate economic potentials of new revenue streams
- Advise the
relevant county committee on matters of revenue on a regular basis
- Project revenue
trends for planning purposes and decision making purposes
- Undertake
revenue collection for national government under special arrangements
- Maintain
schedules for sources of revenue outside the County
- Devise ways to
motivate those who pay rates, fees, charges etc
- Develop and
deploy revenue staff within the county
- Set broad
performance targets in collection of revenue, prepare monthly reports on
revenue collection and deposits to relevant county accounts.
- Set up an
effective mechanism for monitoring and ensuring system integrity and
security.
- To carry out
regular cross training between the revenue co-coordinators/sub county
heads to ensure that everyone within the division is able to deal with all
clients efficiently.
- Undertake
periodic surveys to determine feasibility in revenue collection
- Build customers
confidence and be committee to increasing customers satisfaction and take
proactive approach to customer service.
Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment a candidate must:
- Have served for
at least Five (5) years in a challenging public service or private
organization
- Have a Bachelor
of Commerce Degree (Finance or Accounts option)
- Have Computer
Applications relevant to financial management
- Have thorough
knowledge of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Must be a
certified public accountant CPA (K)
- Masters Degree
in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage
- Ability to
motivate and lead teams
- Ability to
innovate and create
- Senior
Management Course or Strategic Leadership Development Programme an added
advantage
- Ability to work
long hours
- Thorough
knowledge of Chapter 5 of the Constitution
- 2 referees who
must be prominent public servants (not politicians)
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms
of Service:
Permanent and pensionable. Basic Salary: Kshs.77,527 – 103,894 p.m. House Allowance: Kshs.20,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000 p.m. Annual leave allowance p.a. Medical cover.
How to Apply
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and submitted in any one of the following ways:
- Posted
applications should be addressed to:
The
Secretary, CPSB
Samburu County
P.O. Box 3 – 20600, Maralal
Samburu County
P.O. Box 3 – 20600, Maralal
- Hand Delivery
applications should be delivered to the Secretary, CPSB in Former Samburu
County Council Office block, during Official working hours (8.00am –
5.00pm.)
- Online
applications should be emailed to: info.samburucounty@gmail.com
- Applications should
reach the Secretary CPSB on or before 2nd July 2013.
- Remuneration
will be commensurate with those published) by the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission.
- Only shortlisted
and successful candidates will be contacted.
For
a candidate to meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution, he/she
must have the following clearance:
- Certificate of
good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- A certificate
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- certificate from
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- A tax compliance
certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Samburu
County is an equal opportunity employer committed to values of inclusion and
seeks diverse workforce.
Women,
Persons with disabilities and the youth are encouraged to apply.
Important Information to All Applicants
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials, and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Samburu County