Republic of Kenya
County Government of Nyamira
Vacancy Announcement
County Public Service Board
Nyamira County Public Service
Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified citizens to fill the following
positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act
2012 Sections 44 and 45:
County Chief Officers
(12 Positions)
The County Chief Officers
shall be in-charge of the following portfolios
- Finance and
Planning
- Lands, Housing
and Urban Development
- Environment,
Water, Mining and Natural Resources
- Health
Services
- Transport,
Roads and Public Works
- Trade,
Tourism, and Cooperative Development
- Public Service
Management
- Agriculture,
Livestock and Fisheries
- Education and
Youth Empowerment
- Gender,
Sports, Culture and Social Services
- Results Office
- Office of the Governor
- Special
Programmes - Office of the Deputy Governor
Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Officer shall be
the accounting and authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated
powers and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee
Member for:
- Day to day
administration of the department
- Providing
strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the
department
- Implementation
of policies and programs within the department
- Development
and implementation of strategic plans and sector development goals
including performance management
- Formulation
and implementation of effective programs to attain Vision 2030
- Promote
National values and principles of governance & values and principles
of public service as outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
2010
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Be a holder of
at least Bachelors degree in a relevant field from a University recognized
in Kenya
- Possession of
a masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- Demonstrate a
thorough understanding of socio-economic development objectives and plans
of Vision 2030
- Have
knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 10 years
at a senior management level
- Be a strategic
thinker and result oriented
- Demonstrate a
thorough understanding and commitment to the values and principles as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Ability to
work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
- Proof of
registration with the relevant professional body will be an added
advantage
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
For candidates to meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya applicants must obtain
the following:
(a) Tax compliance
certificate from KRA
(b) Clearance certificate from HELB
(c) Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
(d) Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
(e) Credit Reference Bureau clearance
(b) Clearance certificate from HELB
(c) Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
(d) Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
(e) Credit Reference Bureau clearance
Those who are currently
working with the County government and are interested are encouraged to
apply.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
The County Government is an
equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons living with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Terms of Service: Contract
of 2 years, renewable subject to satisfactory service delivery
Salary: As
per Salaries and Remuneration Commission Guidelines
County Secretary
(1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be the
Secretary to the County Executive Committee
- Be the Head of
Public Service
- Be responsible
for arranging the business, and keeping the minutes, of the County
Executive Committee subject to the directions of the County Executive
Committee
- Convey the
decisions of the county executive committee to the appropriate persons or
authorities
- Ensure
efficient management of resources
- Coordination
of County Government activities
- Interpret,
disseminate and oversee the implementation of National and County
Government policies
- Provide
direction and guidance to public officers in the County
- Perform any
other functions as directed by the County Executive Committee
Qualifications
- At least a
first degree in social sciences.
- Masters degree
in either Strategic Management, Public Administration, or Human Resource
Management will be an added advantage.
- Served in the
public service for a period of not less than 10 years
- Done Senior
Management course lasting not less than one month and on job practice for
a period of 3 years
Terms of service: contract
of 2 years and renewable subject to satisfactory service delivery
In addition to qualifications
indicated in section 35(3) of the County Government Act, the following are the
requirements for appointment to the position:
Must meet Chapter six of the
constitution by attaching:
(a) Certificate of good
conduct
(b) Tax compliance Certificate
(c) HELB Clearance
(d) Credit Reference Bureau clearance
(e) Clearance from EACC
(b) Tax compliance Certificate
(c) HELB Clearance
(d) Credit Reference Bureau clearance
(e) Clearance from EACC
Member of Public Service Board
(1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivering
quality service to the citizens
- Observing good
corporate governance principles in the performance of your function
- Regularly
attend and participate in board meetings and committees where applicable
- Reading,
reviewing and making decisions on requests, board minutes, annual reports
other reports, plans and policies presented before the board
- Performing any
other duties assigned by the chairman from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
citizen
- Be a holder of
at least Bachelors degree in a relevant field from a University recognized
in Kenya; a Masters degree in the relevant field will be an added
advantage.
- Demonstrate a
thorough understanding of socio-economic objectives and plans of Vision
2030
- Have
knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 10 years
at a senior management level in public service
- Senior
management course lasting not less than one month will be an added
advantage.
- Be a strategic
thinker and result oriented
- Demonstrate a
thorough understanding and commitment to the values and principles as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Ability to
work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
- Proof of
registration with the relevant professional body will be an added
advantage
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Terms of service: Contract
of 6 years, non-renewable
County Executive Committee
Members
(10 Positions)
- Finance and
Planning
- Lands, Housing
and Urban Development
- Environment,
Water, Mining and Natural Resources
- Health
Services
- Transport,
Roads and Public Works
- Trade,
Tourism, and Cooperative Development
- Public Service
Management
- Agriculture,
Livestock and Fisheries
- Education and
Youth Empowerment
- Gender,
Sports, Culture and Social Services
Functions of the County
Executive Committee Member
In addition to the functions
provided under Article 183 of the Constitution, a county executive member shall
–
(a) Supervise the
administration and delivery of service in the county and all decentralized
units and agencies in the county;
(b) Perform any other
functions conferred on it by the Constitution or national legislation; and
(c) Carry out any function
incidental to any of the assigned functions
Qualifications
In addition to qualifications
indicated in section 35(3) of the County Government Act, the applicants must
meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by attaching the following:
a) Certificate of good
conduct
b) Tax compliance Certificate
c) HELB Clearance
d) Credit Reference Bureau
clearance
e) Clearance from EACC
The applicants will also be
required to possess the following qualifications:
- Experience of
10 years in the public service or its equivalent
- Senior
management course lasting not less than one month will be an added
advantage.
- A Masters
degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
Terms of Service: Contract
of 2 years, renewable subject to satisfactory service delivery
Application Procedure
Applications, CVs, copies of
academic and professional certificates and the above Chapter six documents
should reach the undersigned on or before 6th September, 2017 by close of
business.
County Secretary & Head
of Public Service,
First Floor, County Headquarters,
P.O Box 434 – 40500
Nyamira
The County Government of Nyamira is an equal opportunity employer County Government is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
When applying please remember to attach dully filled Application form DOWNLOADABLE HERE
P.O Box 434 – 40500
Nyamira
The County Government of Nyamira is an equal opportunity employer County Government is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
When applying please remember to attach dully filled Application form DOWNLOADABLE HERE