Republic
of Kenya
West
Pokot County Assembly
Vacancy
Member of the County Assembly Service Board
To
enable effective carrying out of a County Assembly, the County Government Act
No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service board, which shall
be responsible for the following functions;
a)
Providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective
functioning of the County Assembly
b)
Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and
servicing office holders,
c)
Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and
submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary
control over the service.
d)
Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to
promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy, and
e)
Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff
of the County Assembly or prescribed by national legislation.
Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the Leader of the Majority party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly.
Pursuant
to this statutory requirement, the West Pokot County Assembly wishes to invite
applications from suitably qualified person should be a resident of the County
in which you will be applying, who has knowledge and experience in public
affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly to be considered for
the position of a member of the County Assembly Service Board.
How
to Apply:
a)
Applications should be addressed to ‘The Interim Clerk’ of the County Assembly
b)
Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies
of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or
Passport, testimonials
c)
All applications should be clearly marked ‘’Application for the position of a
Member of the County Assembly Service Board’’ and delivered to the Interim
Clerk, West Pokot County Assembly.
So as to reach the Interim Clerk not later than 10th July 2013 before 1700 hours.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
Women
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Interested
applicants should submit their applications to:
Interim
Clerk, West Pokot County Assembly
West Pokot County Assembly
P.O Box 1 - 30600
Kapenguria
West Pokot County Assembly
P.O Box 1 - 30600
Kapenguria
NB: Applicants should
note this is a part time contract.