The County Government of West
Pokot
County Public Service Board
Pursuant to the provision of
County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 44 and 45 the office of the
Governor wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented
and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the following
positions:-
Office of the Governor
Directorates
1. Director for Cash Crop
JG “S”
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates
in the formulation of Government policies for marketing, distribution,
utilization and production of cash crops (tea, coffee, cotton, pyrethrum,
sisal )
- Collaborating
with research institutions on development of cash crops technology
- Maintaining
technical liaison with related industries, including collection of
information and technology development
- Overseeing the
development of model programmes for income generation to be made available
for use in the field
- Provide technical
guidance to other agricultural technical staff , directing field personnel
in respect to cash crop production
- Providing
quarterly reports to the office of the Governor in respect to cash crop
status in the county
- Perform any
other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree In Agricultural Related Field
- Master’s
degree in the relevant field
- Must have at
least 10 years’ experience in the agricultural sector
- Must satisfy
the requirement for chapter (6) six of the constitution
Core Competencies
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary, result oriented, strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
2 years renewable once
Salary: as
prescribed by SRC
2. Director for Dairy Development
JG “S”
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate
dairy development through sensitization of value chain actions on
government policies, strategies and programs aimed at increasing milk
production and productivity.
- Training and
sensitizing dairy farmers and or dairy farmers organizations on new and
improved animal husbandry technologies as well as milk handling,
transportation, bulking and marketing in liaison with extension workers
and local leadership
- Implement
appropriate publicity programs in the electronic media, publicity debates,
workshops, seminars and exhibiting at trade fairs and agricultural shows.
- Implement
appropriate promotional programmes that increase production, marketing and
consumption of milk and milk products.
- Generates
statistical data and information to facilitate the analysis of the dairy
impact, benefit and outcomes of information dissemination programs on
promotion of consumption of milk and other dairy products for use in
sectoral planning and development of the industry.
- Expected to
lead the development and management of all interventions across the dairy
value chain.
- Oversee
implementation of animal upgrading programs across the county
- Perform any
other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s
Degree in veterinary medicine , animal production technology and
management, dairy technology/science, agribusiness management or any other
related qualification
- Holders of a
master degree in veterinary medicine, animal production technology and
management, dairy technology/science, agribusiness management or any other
related qualification will be an added advantage
- A minimum of
Ten (10) years’ experience in dairy related programs/projects
- Excellent
networking, mobilization, presentation and communication skills, capable
of working with the communities at the grass root level and the
stakeholders in the industry
- Computer
literacy skills
- Demonstrate
success in implementing projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness
and inclusiveness of dairy value chains using facilitation approaches
Core Competencies
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary result oriented strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
2 years renewable once
Salary: as
prescribed by SRC
3. Director for Investment
and Cooperative Development
JG “S”
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
technical leadership for activities related to business development and
advisory services for project affiliated SME’s, including identification
of potential SME’s, financial analysis, business plan generation and
revision, market analysis, building markets and distribution channels and
accessing finance.
- Designs and
oversees all strategic business financial planning, business skills,
advisory services and trainings for project affiliated SME’s.
- Leads
development and implementation of strategies to strengthen private sector
investment in agricultural enterprises.
- Works closely
with project staff, entrepreneurs, relevant partners and like ministries
to enhance and engage private sector and investment in project affiliated
SME’s.
- Oversees
day-to-day and long-term planning, design and operations of technical
business development unit to ensure effective project implementation.
- Assess the
impact of financial products and pilot efforts on target SME’s and make
adjustments as needed to expand and increase uptake of products by SME’S.
- Planning,
directing and supervising all co-operative development programs in the
county.
- Evaluating new
and existing co-operative society’s administration and management of
resources, and enforcement of co-operatives societies Act, the rules
therein and the societies By-laws.
- Planning,
programming, monitoring and designing co-operative development programs
and ensuring implementation of the planned co-operatives activities.
- In-charge of
planning and coordinating co-operative registration activities and
programs, including the interpretation of the co-operative Societies Act
and rules therein, Registration, liquidations, Inspections and inquiries
into cooperatives societies activities within a section at the Department
Headquarters.
- Oversee and
manage the county Co-operative development fund
- Perform any
other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor
Requirements for appointment
- Minimum of
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics,
Co-operatives Management
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
- Minimum 10
years of experience in business development services to small and growing
business.
- Multi-sectoral
experience preffered.
- Experience in
designing and managing business skills training for micro and SME’S.
- Demonstrate
proven ability and professional competence required for co-operative
development function.
Core competencies
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary, result oriented and strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
2 years renewable once
Salary: as
prescribed by SRC
4. Director for Emergency
& Disaster Response
JG “S”
1 Post
Plan and direct disaster responses or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training and emergency plans and procedures for natural, or technological disasters .
Duties and responsibilities
- Plan responses
to emergencies and disaster in order to minimize risk of people and
property loss
- Meet the
enforcement officers, private companies and general public to get
recommendations regarding emergency response plans
- Organize
emergency response training programmers for staff, volunteer and 1st
responders
- Review emergency
plans of individual organizations such as medical facilities to ensure
there adequacy
- Develop an
effective emergency programs and serve as a key leader in planning,
coordinating of operations, community liaison to build the emergency
program, and supporter of mitigation efforts
- Responsible
for coordinating all the components for the emergency programs in the
county. These components consist of fire, emergency medical services,
public works, food supplies , floods, landslides , lightning .
- During an
emergency, reports directly to the Governor and by virtue of his authority
coordinates all functions of the governments emergency response
- Maintains
private sector interest in the emergency programs.
- Supervise,
coordinate s and maintain daily operations of the county emergency
management unit
- Maintains the
county emergency operations center in a continuous state of readiness
- Prepares and
revises County Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
- Assist county
government departments, agencies in the preparation of Support Operation
Plans (S.O.P) in support of EOP
- Reviews and
makes recommendations to business, industry, hospitals and nursing homes
on the preparation of their emergency plans to ensure they are workable
within the framework of county and state plans
- Develops and coordinates
mutual aid agreements with other agencies and adjacent counties
- Organizes and
coordinates local trainings for public safety and volunteer 1st responders
- Through
newspaper articles, radio programs, TVs, speaking engagement, seminars,
makes the public aware of emergency plans and procedures.
- Coordinates
with school system officials on disaster warnings and shelter plans
- Direct the
developments, periodic testing and on-going disaster improvement plan of a
disaster response/crisis management plan
- Demonstrate
leadership qualities, in highly stressful situations, make decisions
quickly and decisively often with limited information
- Perform any
other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor
Qualifications
- Bachelors of
Arts Degree in Disaster management, or public safety management or any
other relevant field
- Masters in
Disaster management is an added advantage
- Have a minimum
experience of 5 years in relevant field and at least 3 years at management
level
- Must
demonstrate ability to lead a team of emergency personnel.
- Must have
strong communication skills and to work well with people at all levels and
background
- Inspect
facilities and equipment such as emergency management to determine their
operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Core competencies
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary result oriented strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
2 years renewable once
Salary: as
prescribed by SRC
5. Director for Peace
Building and Reconciliation
JG “S”
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct
technical assistance and training to partner government agencies and civil
society organizations
- Identify
capacity building needs in the areas of peace and reconciliation
- Participate in
the development and completion of the monthly conflict assessment reports
to the Governor
- Reviewing,
designing and implementing targeted activities to strengthen local
platforms for trauma healing and reconciliation
- Engage and
liaise with inter-county , national level action and institutions on peace
and reconciliation
- Prepare and
submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the office of the governor
- Engage and
mobilize elders, reformed warriors and retired civil servants in inter-
border peace initiatives
- Perform any
other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor
Requirements for appointment
- Bachelor’s
degree in peace and conflict resolution or any relevant field
- Master’s
degree in conflict studies, conflict analysis, peace building and
reconciliation or in any relevant field
- Minimum of at
least 10 years’ experience in peace building , conflict transformation and
capacity building of local organization
- Ability to
work with adverse team
- Cross-
cultural experience and sensitivity spirit and sense of humor
Core competencies
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary, result oriented and strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
2 years renewable once
Salary: as
prescribed by SRC
6. Director for Resource
Mobilization and Donor Coordination
JG “S”
1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the
design and implementation of a comprehensive resource mobilization,
strategy, including regular reporting on the strategy, goals and
benchmarks.
- Create a
partnership plan for identifying, cultivating and managing relationship
and negotiations with donors and external partners.
- Direct
intelligence gathering, competitive analysis, decision making, partnering
and proposal development for funding opportunities.
- Create an
environment of accountability, motivation, professional growth and high
productivity.
- Lead the
development, refinement and maintenance of internal system to support
effective resource mobilization.
- Ensure quality
of all new and renewal of proposals developed and submitted to donors including
full responsiveness to donor requirements and criteria.
- Should be the
team leader in selection of proposal bids.
- Develop a
record of all NGOS and development partners in the county.
- Perform any
other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Economics, Statistics, International Relations, Business
Administration and any other related field.
- Master’s
Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
- Minimum 10
years’ experience at managerial level
Specific Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
- Successful,
demonstrated team leadership, management track record in business and
proposal development.
- Extensive
understanding of key donor programmatic and procurement environment.
Core Competencies
- Ability to portray
and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary, result oriented and strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
2 years renewable once
Salary: as
prescribed by SRC
Chief Officer
JG “S”
Twenty (20) Posts
The Chief Officer shall be
the Authorized and Accounting Officer in a specific department and shall be
responsible to the County Executive Committee Member.
The Twenty (20) posts will be
as follows: (applicants should specify the portfolio for which they wish to
head).
- Finance
- Economic
Planning
- Public Works
- Transport and
Infrastructure
- Health
- Sanitation and
Emergencies
- Education
- Technical
Training
- Lands
- Housing,
Physical Planning and Urban Development
- Trade and
Industrialization
- Investment and
Co-operative Development
- Water
- Environment
and Natural Resources
- Public Service
and ICT
- Devolved Units
- Tourism and
Culture
- Youth, Sports
and Social Services
- Pastoral
Economy
- Agriculture
and irrigation
Duties and Responsibilities
- The
administration of a County department
- Formulation
and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and
sectoral goals, as stated in the agenda of the County Executive Committee
- Development
and implementation of policies and regulations
- Providing
strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
- Ensuring compliance
with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Implementation
of performance management in the relevant department.
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen:-
- Have a
Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in
Kenya
- Possession of
a Master`s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Member of a
professional body relevant will be an added advantage.
- Have vast
knowledge and experience of at least 5 years in the relevant field.
- Be conversant
with the constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
- Demonstrate
through understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
- Be a strategic
thinker and result oriented.
- Have excellent
communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Have capacity
to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
- Satisfies the
requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
- Be computer
Literate.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
prescribed by SRC
County Secretary
JG “T”
One (1) Post
Duties and Responsibilities
The County Secretary shall:-
- Be the head of
the county public service;
- Be responsible
for arranging the business, and keeping the minutes, of the county
executive committee, subject to the directions of the executive committee:
- Convey the
decisions of the county executive committee to the appropriate persons or
authorities: and
- Perform any
other functions as directed by the county executive committee
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Be in
possession of Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya
- Have master’s
degree or higher academic qualification from a university recognized in
Kenya
- Have at least
10 years’ experience in senior administration and management
- Possess
knowledge of organization and functions of government
- Have thorough
knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the
public service.
- Membership to
a professional association body will be an added advantage.
- Attended
strategic leadership program course for not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
- Computer
literate
Core Competencies:
The following core
competencies and skills will be required for the position of County Secretary.
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
- Being a
visionary result oriented strategic thinker.
- Ability to
work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
prescribed by SRC
Deputy County Secretary
JG “S”
One (1) Post
The Deputy County Secretary
shall deputize the County Secretary.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen;
- Be in
possession of a degree in Social Sciences/Management from a university
recognized in Kenya;
- Possession of
a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Knowledge and
experience in financial management will be desirable;
- Have working
experience of not less than ten (10) years, of which 3 should in a large
organization
- Satisfy the
requirement of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010;
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of the County development objectives and vision
2030;
- Have capacity
to work under pressure to meet strict timelines;
- Have good
interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the National value and principles of
Governance and Public service.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy County Secretary
will be responsible to the County Secretary for the following:
- Secretary to
the County Performance Management and Monitoring Committee;
- Dissemination
of County Government policies & Programmes;
- Coordinating
County Government functions, reports and programmes;
- Preparing and
drafting memoranda, Ministerial position and concept papers;
- Follow-up
action on Executive Committee decisions and directives with relevant
departments;
- Conducting
technical research and special studies on policy issues;
- Supporting in
establishing strong linkages between County Departments and external
stakeholders; and
- Performing any
other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
prescribed by SRC
Senior Administrative Officer I
JG "P"
6 Posts
Requirements for Appointment;
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen.
- Be a holder of
at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Master’s
degree will be an added advantage
- Working
experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the Kenya constitution (2010).
Duties and Responsibilities;
- The Senior
Administrative Officer shall be responsible to the respective Chief
Officer
- Coordinating
the management and supervision of the general administrative functions in
the Sub-County.
- Developing
policies and plans.
- Ensuring
effective service delivery.
- Coordinating
developmental activities to empower the community.
- Providing and
maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public services.
- Managing the
Sub-County public service.
- Facilitating
and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and
plans and delivery of services.
- Exercising any
functions and powers delegated by the county Public service Board
- Any other duty
assigned as from time to time.
Terms of Service: 5
year Contract.
Administrative Officer II
Administrative Officer II
JG "L"
20 Posts
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
citizen.
- Must have at
least a Diploma from a recognized Institution in Kenya.
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the Kenya Constitution (2010).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible to
the Senior Administrative Officer
- Coordinating,
managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Ward
unit
- Developing
policies and plans;
- Ensuring
effective service delivery;
- Coordinating
development activities to empower the community;
- Providing and maintaining
infrastructure and facilities of pubic service;
- Managing the
public service in the Ward;
- Facilitating
and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and
plans and delivery of services;
- Exercising any
functions and powers delegated by the county Public service Board.
- Any other duty
assigned as from time to time.
Terms of service: 5
years Contract
NOTE: Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:
NOTE: Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:
- Kenya Revenue
Authority
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission
- Criminal
Investigation Department
- Credit
Reference Bureau
Copies of these clearances
MUST be attached to the applications.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit
their applications together with copies of their detailed curriculum Vitae,
Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity card or
Passport, and Clearance certificates indicating the positions applied for on
top of the envelope and addressed to ;—
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
West Pokot County
P.O Box 577-30600
Kapenguria
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
West Pokot County
P.O Box 577-30600
Kapenguria
Hand delivered applications
can be submitted at County Public Service Board Offices located at former Asal
building next to the Police Station
You can access the
advertisement details /submission of online applications through our
website: www.westpokot-cpsb.org
Applications should be
received on or before Friday 15th September, 2017
