Government Jobs in Kenya - Kajiado County

Republic of Kenya
            
County Government of Kajiado

Office of the Governor

The office of the Governor, county government of Kajiado wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:-

1. Economic Advisor

Salary Scale: Kshs. 138,501 – 195,900 p.m,

House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 P.M,

Commuter Allowance 16,000PM,

Terms of Service: Contract

Duties and responsibilities

The officer will be responsible to the H.E the Governor for:-
  • Preparing policy briefs on macroeconomic financial and monetary policy issues
  • Analysing economic issues in close collaboration with state departments responsible for finance and planning
  • Mobilizing resources to enhance the revenue base for the county government
  • Contributing to the coordination of county government’s relations with bilateral and multilateral donors
  • Conducting and/or coordinating economic research on topics of strategic interest to the governor
  • Briefing the Governor on a monthly or more regular basis on the latest economic development and emerging issues.
  • Advising the Governor and the county committees on all aspects of economics, financial and fiscal policy
  • Attending to sectoral issues related to regional and international cooperation
  • Providing advice on trade, international economic and financial market policies including addressing the impact of the global financial crisis
  • Providing policy advice on strategic and operational issues relating to economic development
  • Undertaking any other assignments as may be directed by the Governor.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must:
  • Be a Kenyan citizen
  • Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognised in Kenya
  • Have knowledge experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten(10) years in finance and economic planning and
  • Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution

NB: a Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage

2. Legal Advisor

Salary Scale: Kshs. 138,501 – 195,900PM,

House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 P.M,

Commuter Allowance 16,000PM,

Terms of Service: Contract

Duties and responsibilities

The officer will be responsible to H.E. the Governor for the following duties:-
  • Providing legal advice to the governor
  • Representing the governor in civil matters as need arises
  • Keeping abreast of legal and policy developments
  • Providing legislative support to the Governor including briefs on legislation as well as preparing amendments where appropriate
  • Identifying strategic priority areas that require law reform and
  • Undertaking legal research

Requirements for appointments

For appointment to this grade as applicant must be:-
  • Be Kenyan Citizen
  • Be a holder of at least of first degree from a university recognised in Kenya
  • Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten(10) years as a legal practitioner and;
  • Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution

How to apply

All interested candidates are welcome to submit their applications together with copies of their detailed CV’s, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and copies of their national identity card or passport in clearly marked envelopes indicating the position they have applied for.

Hard copies of applications should be delivered to the office of the Governor Kajiado county or soft copies through email kajiadocountysecretary@gmail.com on or before 30th August, 2013

Interim County Secretary

County Government of Kajiado