Government Jobs in Kenya - Taita Taveta (Many Positions)

Accountant II

TTCASB GRADE 7

Reporting to the Principal Finance Officer CCASB/2013/15)

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Capturing of Accounting Data to IFMIS

·         Bank Reconciliations and updating of Cash books

·         Maintenance of Vote Book and Accounting Ledgers

·         Assist in preparation of the Financial Statements

·         Ensure adherence to the PFM Act 2012 and the PFM Regulations

Requirements

·         Holder of Degree in Accounting, Finance or related Field.

·         Holder CPA II Certificate

·         Knowledge of Computers and related Packages

Principal Procurement Officer

TTCASB 10

Reporting to the Clerk of the Assembly

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Planning and co-ordination of supplies management services;

·         Enforcement of Government procurement regulations, systems and procedures;

·         Preparation of supplies estimates of expenditure and control of Vote;

·         Initiation of policy, review and updating of existing regulations, supplies management instructions, inspection, training and development of the supplies personnel.

·         Preparation and adherence of the Procurement Plans.

·         Offer advise to the Clerk of the Assembly on Procurement matters

Requirements

·         Bachelors Degree in Procurement and Supplies Chain Management; OR

·         Bachelors degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent with postgraduate qualification in Procurement/Supplies Management;

·         A candidate must have satisfactorily served in a related position in a public institution for a minimum period of five (5) years.

·         Demonstrable knowledge and experience in procurement management

Transport Officer I

TTCASB 7

The officer will report to the Administration Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Supervise drivers in their day-to-day duties

·         Oversee booking and scheduling of vehicles

·         Allocate vehicles and duties to drivers and keep records of the vehicles.

·         Prepare maintenance/repair schedules for vehicles including the service history;

·         Ensure all vehicles are kept in good condition and are serviced when due or repaired when required;

·         Analyze work-tickets and ensure compliance;

·         Receive and compile motor vehicle statistics for management use;

·         Manage motor-vehicle file registry and maintain motor-vehicles fleet register;

·         Co-ordinate the ordering of new vehicles; and;

·         Vehicle insurance and licensing;

Requirements

·         Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·         Diploma in Administration/Fleet Management/Logistics or Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering;

·         Served as a Driver for a minimum period of three (3) years; and

·         Certificate in First Aid Administration

Internal Auditor I

TTCASB 7

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Conducting internal audits as per audit plans

·         Prepare supporting audit work papers and summarize results draft internal audit reports

·         Conduct regular spot checks on identified risk areas as per risk assessment conducted to ensure action plans agreed with senior management are implemented.

·         Identify internal controls improvement opportunities.

·         Ascertain the effectiveness with which the County Assemblies assets are accounted for and safeguarded.

·         Carrying out special audits as may be required from time to time

Requirements

·         A Bachelor of Commerce degree Accounting or Finance Option.

·         Certified Public Accountant Part II (CPor Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

·         Registration with Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya.

·         A minimum of 2 years progressive experience in audit function.

·         Shown merit and ability in work performance results.

Principal Clerk Assistant

TTCASB 10

Reporting to the County Assembly Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Parliamentary procedures, practices, conventions, traditions and etiquette;

·         Research and preparation of Commission papers and related documents;

·         Assisting the Clerk in offering administrative services to the CASB

·         Search for fresh information/fads by consulting appropriate sources;

·         Assisting the Clerk in offering administrative services to various types of committees; and,

·         Activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for MCAs and staff.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university;

·         Mastery of parliamentary procedures, practices and application of knowledge in the execution of the assigned functions, activities and tasks within specified sectors of parliamentary/ Assembly operations;

·         Served as Senior Clerk Assistant or an equivalent position in the public or private sector for at least three (3) years;

·         Exposure to procedures and practices of other parliaments within the Commonwealth through attachments, seminars, conferences and workshops;

·         Attended middle level management seminars and training-for-trainers courses offered by recognized institutions;

·         Masters Degree will be an added advantage; and,

·         Experience in managing and serving Boards will be an added advantage

Clerk Assistant III

TTCASB 8

Reporting to the Principal Clerk Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Assisting in ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedure, practice, conventions, tradition and etiquette.

·         Introduction to the operations of common wealth Parliaments and undertakes inductions and a guided on- the —job training for a minimum of two years.

·         Research involving search for fresh information/ fads by consulting appropriate sources like documents or persons.

·         Offering administrative services to the various types of County Assembly Committees, including the County Assembly Service Board.

·         Organizing activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for members of County Assembly Staff.

Requirements

·         A degree from a University in Kenya in any of the fields law, Finance, Management, natural resources management, education, planning, development studies, gender studies and Accounting

·         Demonstrate flair for common wealth and Kenyan Legislative procedures.

·         Demonstrate interest and commitment to the aims, objectives and principles of a devolved legislature.

·         Good command of spoken and written English and Swahili coupled with

·         Demonstrable report writing skills

Procurement Assistant

TTCASB 7

Reporting to the Principal Procurement Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Assist the Procurement officer in procurement matters

·         Adherence to the procurement and Disposal Act and all the Procurement Regulations

·         Maintaining of the Assembly Inventory Records

·         Maintain and Update the Procurement related modules in IFMIS

·         Shown merit in job performance

·         At least 3 Years working Experience in an Accounting Field

Requirement

·         Hold a Diploma I Procurement and Supplies Chain Management

·         Have Three Years working experience and demonstrate knowledge in the relevant field.

·         Proficiency in Computer Packages.

Secretary

TTCASB 7

Reporting to the Principal Human Resource Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;

·         Typing form drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;

·         Processing data;

·         Management of executive office;

·         Ensuring security of office records; documents and equipment; including classified materials;

·         Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;

·         Management of office protocol; managing of office petty cash; handling telephone calls and appointments;

·         Operating office equipment;

Requirements

·         A Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with a Shorthand of III (100 w.p.m.) and Typewriting Ill (minimum 50 w.p.m.).

·         A certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

·         Served in the grade of Personal Secretary or Secretarial Assistant or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years

·         Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

How to Apply

Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications in own handwriting accompanied a Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Operational daytime contact Telephone Number and other relevant supporting documents.

Candidates with degrees from foreign universities should obtain accreditation from the Commission of Higher Education of Kenya; Academic certificates or transcripts should be certified by the Institutions that awarded them.

Taita Taveta County Assemly is an equal opportunity employer

All applications should clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelope and be addressed to:

The Secretary,
Taita Taveta County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 1142 – 80304,
WUNDANYI

Or be hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk Taita Taveta County Assembly located at the former Taita Taveta Council Offices so as to reach him not later than 28th June 2017 at 4.pm