Chief Officer
Applications are invited to fill the
following posts in the County Government of Nyandarua. Those who had applied
following the first and second advertisement in the Daily Nation on 15th
September, 2017 and in The Standard on 4th October, 2017, respectively need not
re-apply.
Requirements
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Be a holder of a first degree in
either Land Economics or Physical Planning, or in any other closely related
area;
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Ability to optimize utilization of
land as a scarce resource; and
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Ability to develop County Townships
to be Nodal Economic Growth Centres.
Responsibilities
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Oversee survey and registration of
all public purpose utilities;
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Fast-track titling of public and
private land and recovery of illegally acquired land;
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Ensure increased housing stock
through Public Private Partnership;
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Prepare Land Use Master Plan Zoning
for the County;
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Facilitate Best Practice in Design of
Buildings and enforce relevant Legislation (Building Code, Physical Planning,
etc);
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Design programs and projects that
will ensure sustainable and economical utilization of idle land;
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Overseeing the implementation of the
National Building Regulations;
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Implementation of real estate
management policies and strategies;
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Prepare and maintain plans of
property boundaries and fencing in support of land registration;
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Implementation of social and physical
infrastructure policies and strategies for housing and undertaking the
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County housing surveys and
statistics;
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Oversee land surveying and mapping;
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Undertake Urban and Regional Planning;
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Work with other Departments in
preparation of Environmental and Development Plans; and
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Be a Member of Building Plans
approving team.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
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Must prepare a 5-year Work Plan
according to the interpretation of the County Integrated Development Plan in
the respective Department/Function;
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The position holder shall be the
Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer in the respective Department/Function
and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member for the
Department to which the Function is attached;
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Shall be the Accounting Officer in
mobilization and management of Departmental/Function financial resources in
keeping with the Public Finance Management Act;
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Shall be the Authorized Officer for
purposes of overseeing the implementation of the County Human Resource Manual
in the Department/Function;
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Shall be responsible for development
and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans in
consultation with the County Executive Member;
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Shall oversee implementation of
policies and regulations;
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Shall prioritize and coordinate
activities to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness in achieving
desired results;
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Shall define and interpret the
mission and strategic direction of the Department/Function on the basis of its
mandate;
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Shall implement measures to build capacity,
motivate staff, enhance skills and application of modern technologies,
concepts, and systems in service delivery;
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Shall implement County Integrated
Development Plan in tandem with Kenya Vision 2030 for transformation of the
county and the country to middle income economy;
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Is responsible for ensuring
compliance in the Department/Function with National Values and Principles of
Governance and Values and Principles of Public Service as outlined in Articles
10 and 232 respectively, of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
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Inculcate National Values and
Principles of Governance in all the County Sectors to ensure attaining
Sustainable Development in the spirit of Article 10(2)(d) of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010; and
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Successful applicants shall be
appointed to the respective Departments/Functions they have applied for though
they may be deployed to other Departments/Functions by the Governor whenever it
is deemed necessary.
Deputy County Attorney
Applications are invited to fill the
following posts in the County Government of Nyandarua. Those who had applied
following the first and second advertisement in the Daily Nation on 15th
September, 2017 and in The Standard on 4th October, 2017, respectively need not
re-apply.
Responsibilities
·
Be a holder of a Bachelor of Laws
degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
·
In addition, holds a Diploma from the
Kenya School of Law and admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·
Has practiced for not less than three
years since admission;
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Be conversant with the laws
applicable in Kenya and the spirit of their application;
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Be a strategic thinker and result
oriented;
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Have excellent communication,
organizational and interpersonal skills; and
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Have capacity to work under pressure
to meet strict deadlines.
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Deputy County Attorney Job
Responsibilities
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Deputise The County Attorney;
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Policing On Administration Of Justice
And Rule Of Law;
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Coordinate Legal Policy And
Management;
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Offer Legal Aid To The
Departments/Functions;
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Responsible For Developing Integrity,
Ethics, And Anti-Corruption Strategies;
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Implementing Constitutional
Requirements;
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Drafting Legislation;
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Attending To All Matters Related To
Legal Profession Such As Drafting, Contracts, Memorandum Of
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Understanding, And Compliance To The
Law;
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Work Closely With Other Agencies Such
As The County Assembly, Kenya Law Reform Commission,
·
Government Printer, Etc; And
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Any Other Duties That May Be
Allocated From Time To Time.
Requirements
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A holder of a masters degree in a
relevant area shall have an added advantage;
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A person holding professional
qualification from a recognized examination body in Kenya shall have an
additional advantage;
·
Be a strategic thinker, creative, and
result oriented;
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Self driven with previous proven
track record in the area applied for;
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Have distinguished career and
experience of at least ten (10) years in a similar position applied for except
in the cases of the Chief Officer Youth, Sports and The Arts and Deputy County
Attorney;
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A person who may have attended a
senior management course especially in corporate governance or equivalent may
have an added advantage;
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Has clear understanding of integrated
planning for purposes of linking overall County activities; and
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Ability to interpret and implement
the Constitution of Kenya to maximize citizens’ welfare benefits.
General Conditions for All Applicants
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Must be a Kenya citizen;
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Salary and other benefits are as
prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC);
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If registered with relevant
professional body, attach copy of the registration certificate plus a copy of a
letter confirming that you are in good standing;
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The successful applicants shall sign
Performance Contracting with the Governor;
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The successful applicant shall be
expected to prepare, quarterly performance management appraisal reports to the
County Public Service Board, among other entities;
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It is mandatory for all applicants to
attach copies of the following documents:
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National Identity Card;
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Academic Certificates (from Primary
to the highest level attained), Professional Certificates, and Curriculum Vitae
that includes three referees;
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Certificate of Registration and a
letter of Good Standing from a Professional body;
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Documents required per the Chapter
Six of Constitution:
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Certificate of Good Conduct (Kenya
Police Criminal Investigation Department),
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Tax Clearance Certificate from KRA,
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Credit Reference Bureau Certificate,
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Clearance Certificate from HELB, and
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Registration Form from Ethics and
Anti-corruption Commission.
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The appointments of the Chief Officer
and of the Deputy County Attorney are subject to vetting and approval by the
Nyandarua County Assembly.
How to Apply
Send or hand-deliver your application to the Office below so as to reach latest at 5:00 pm on Monday, 11th December, 2017. Email applications shall not be accepted.
The Secretary
Send or hand-deliver your application to the Office below so as to reach latest at 5:00 pm on Monday, 11th December, 2017. Email applications shall not be accepted.
The Secretary
Nyandarua County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 701-20303,
OL”KALOU
Website: www.nyandarua.go.ke
Nyandarua County Government is an
equal opportunity employer. Women, Youth, Physically Challenged, Minority, and
Marginalized persons are encouraged to apply.P.O. Box 701-20303,
OL”KALOU
Website: www.nyandarua.go.ke