County Government of Kilifi
County Public Service Board
Kilifi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176 and County Government Act No. 17 of 2012
Engineers
Job Group ‘L’
2 Posts
The Engineers will be responsible to the Directors Roads & Transport and Public Works
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitoring and execution of work in
specialized fields of Engineering
- Planning, design, supervision of construction,
contracts, materials, investigation and research related to buildings,
direction, control and supervision of maintenance of various
structures/roads.
- Ensure design, Construction and maintenance
standards are adhered to
- Prepare regular and periodical reports for the
projects
- Any other duties assigned
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering,
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management is
an added advantage,
- At least three years’ experience in a busy
organization,
- Be registered with the engineer’s registration
board of Kenya (EBK).
- A current valid practicing license from the
Engineer’s Registration Board of Kenya.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications
and Computer Aided designs (AutoCAD and design software’s).
- Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the
constitution of Kenya.
Architects
Job Group ‘L’
2 Posts
The Architects will be responsible to
the Director Public Works
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work on architectural projects within the
County including liaison and design.
- Assist the County Engineer in the day to day
operations of the County designs & providing various pre-design
services
- Take responsibility for Time Management of
assigned jobs
- Keep an accurate daily record of the time
spent on each assigned job
- Attend meetings and provide reports to the
Director on a regular basis reading the progress of individual projects
under their responsibility.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be Kenyan citizen.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in architecture from a
recognized university.
- Have sound technical knowledge of
architectural project delivery.
- Demonstrable skills in the areas of design,
presentation and technical skills.
- Proficiency with Auto CAD/Civil 3 dimensions.
- Computer literacy using Microsoft Office
Products and presentation software.
- Experience of 3 years and above in the
relevant filed.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the
constitution of Kenya.
Quantity Surveyors
Job Group ‘L’
2 Posts
The Quantity Surveyor will be
responsible to the Director Public Works
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluation and Reporting on contractual claims
from Contractors,
- Checking valuations for payment to contractors,
- Resolution of disputes on cases requiring
litigation or arbitration.
- Responsible for cost information services,
control and implementation of tendering and procuring procedures for
construction projects,
- Preparation of cost hand books handling correspondence,
reports and papers on policy matters.
- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of
quantities, monthly valuation on site, site measurements,
- Preparation of variation orders and final
accounts involving the implementation of development projects for the
County.
- Supervise quantity surveying services in the
county and supervise the staff working under him or her.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- A Bachelor’s degree in building
economics/quantity surveying or its equivalent from a recognized
university and relevant qualifications from an institution recognized in
Kenya.
- At least three years’ experience in a busy
organization.
- Be registered with the board of registration
of architects and quantity surveyors of Kenya as a quantity surveyor.
- Membership of the Institute of Quantity
Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
- Demonstrate a high degree of professional
competence and administrative capacity required for effective planning,
direction, control and coordination of quantity surveying functions.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the
constitution of Kenya.
Inspector Building (1 Post) Roads (1 Post)
Job Group ‘J’
2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in the planning of supervision
programmes for large complex buildings/roads projects
- Monitoring and supervision of works in
progress
- Assisting in preparation of monthly physical
progress reports of individual projects
- Ensuring specifications and standards are
adhered to during construction of buildings/ roads.
- Arranging for testing of materials
- Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of
materials for simple buildings/roads on labour contracts
- Allocation of duties and supervision of staff
carrying out repairs and alteration of existing buildings/roads
- Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of
materials and Control of usage of materials on site
Requirements for Appointment
- Have a Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building
Construction from a recognized institution.
- A supervisory management course in relevant
field is an added advantage.
- Show administrative ability, wide knowledge
and experience in preparation of drawings and management of drawings.
- Show administrative ability by being conversant
with government procedures.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the
constitution of Kenya.
Transport Officer
Job Group ‘K’
1 Post
Duties & Responsibilities
- Transport coordination.
- Supervising officers in transport department,
arranging and ensuring training, retraining and recertification of drivers
and registration of vehicles.
- Ensuring regular maintenance of vehicles.
- Ensuring that vehicles have the requisite
documents for operation.
- Ensuring efficient use and accurate accounting
for all vehicles and expenditure made by transport section.
- Advising on procurement specifications of
vehicles and training needs for drivers
- Preparing regular and comprehensive reports
for the section
- Perform any other duty that may be assigned
from time to time
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science/
Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Served in an equivalent position as a transport
officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Proficiency in computer applications from a
recognized institution.
- shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results
- Knowledge of vehicle mechanics will be an
added advantage
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the
constitution of Kenya.
Legal Officer
J.G. “M”
1 Post
The legal officer will be responsible
to the Head of Legal Services in the County Legal Unit.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice to the County
government
- Interpreting relevant legislation and their
implication to the County Government;
- Providing legal guidance and facilitating the
necessary gazzettement;
- Drafting contracts, lease agreements and
memorandum of understanding between the county government and its
collaborators
- Articulating county position in meetings,
seminars, negotiations, conventions.
- Ensuring implementation and realization of
strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function.
- Handling legal instruments in the County.
- Undertake policy research and formulate policy
briefs
- Facilitate public participation and
consultative meetings in the development of policies and laws
- Ensuring compliance of laws and policies with
principles and values of governance, human rights, transparency,
accountabilty, ethics and integrity within the county
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be holder of Bachelor of Laws degree from a
recognized institution;
- Be a holder of Diploma in Legal Education from
the Council for Legal Education;
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Possess a current practicing certificate and
MUST be a member of the Law Society of Kenya.
- Practiced in the public or private sector for
a minimum period of at least five (5) years;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya;
- Possess leadership qualities, interpersonal
and effective communication skills; and
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the
constitution of Kenya.
3. Legal Researcher
J.G. “K”
1 Post
Will perform duties in the County
Legal Department
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviewing and documenting data relevant to a
case, including generating pre-trial preparation documents.
- Verifying information gathered on witnesses,
plaintiffs and defendants involved in the case.
- Compiling evidence for court actions and
analyze legal questions and existing facts or evidence.
- Interviewing officers of the county as
potential witnesses to civil suits
- Preparing legal documents under the direction
of the head of legal services
- Conducting research using various resources
including legal periodicals, online legal sources and books in the law
library
- Preparing legal briefs and legal opinions
under the direction of the head of legal services
- Maintain and update information on new
development in law for the use of the legal department
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time
Skills
- Ability to easily search for statutory
instruments
- Excellent writing and verbal communication
skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent presentation skills
Requirements
- A degree in law
- Work experience in a legal research
institution or law firm as a researcher for at least 2 years
- A licensed court process server is an added
advantage
Re-Advertisement: County Chief Officer, Office
of the Governor & Public Service Management
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Chief Officer shall be the
authorized Officer in respect of exercise of delegated powers and shall be
responsible to the County Executive Committee Member for:
- The Administration of the County Department
- Formulation and Implementation of Policies and
laws
- Development and Implementation of Strategic
Plan and Sector development plans
- Formulate and Implement effective programmes
to attain Vision 2030 and Sector goals
- Promote national values and Principles of the
County Public Service
- Promote national values and Principles of
Governance
Requirements
The candidate must;
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a holder of first degree from a recognized
University (A Master degree will be an added advantage)
- Have a Minimum of ten (10) years of working
experience in a relevant functional area
- Satisfies the requirement of Chapter six of
the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity
- Understand the diversity within the County
Terms of Service: Contract 5 years Renewable
Salary: KShs. 120,270- 180,660 p.m
Monthly House Allowance Kshs. 56,000
Monthly Commuter allowances KShs. 20,000
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to;
Salary: KShs. 120,270- 180,660 p.m
Monthly House Allowance Kshs. 56,000
Monthly Commuter allowances KShs. 20,000
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to;
The Secretary, County Public Service
Board
Kilifi County Government
P.O Box 491
Kilifi
Kilifi County Government
P.O Box 491
Kilifi
Manual applications should be delivered to office of the Secretary County Public Service Board located off Hospital lane next to Kilifi Law Courts, Kilifi Town not later than 2nd September, 2014.
Kilifi County is an equal opportunity employer hence encourages women and physically challenged persons to apply.
Note:
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
