Principal Trade Development Officer
Job Group ‘N’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/010
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/010
Responsibilities
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Analyzing economic and trade data and
reports;
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Disseminating business information;
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Facilitating trade promotion
activities;
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Conducting surveys and mapping of
various business activities;
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Sensitizing the business community on
sources of credit available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
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Promoting entrepreneurial venture
creation, growth, development and graduation Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs);
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Providing training, consultancy and
extension services on trade issues;
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Monitoring and analyzing price and
supply trends of essential commodities in the domestic market;
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Administering the Joint Loan Board
(JLB) scheme;
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Providing information on government
policies for trade promotion and development and managing business information
and solution centres;
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Identifying business opportunities in
the domestic market;
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Undertaking research and carrying out
market intelligence for trade development;
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Monitoring the impact of trade
practices;
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Advising development communities on
trade matters;
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Preparing periodic field reports and
returns on trade activities;
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Promoting public-private sector
partnerships;
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Carrying out inspection of Joint Loan
Board (JLB) activities and preparing reports;
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Mobilizing the business community to
participate in trade fairs and exhibitions;
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Preparing background papers and
briefs on trade issues;
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Undertake intra and inter County
liaison on trade matters for trade development;
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Preparing the development plan
chapter relating to domestic trade in the County development plan
administration.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: -Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business
Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations
or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
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Demonstrates professional
competencies and outstanding administrative and managerial capability in trade
development services;
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Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized institution;
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Served for a period of not less than
eight (8) years three (3) of which must be in a management position in the
public service or private sector organizations;
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Satisfy the requirement of chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Principal Finance Officer
Job Group ‘P’
Ref: NOMCG/PSB/2017/009
Ref: NOMCG/PSB/2017/009
Responsibilities
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Consolidating county budgets for the
recurrent and development votes;
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Preparing quarterly expenditure
forecast as a basis for discussions with the Treasury for release of funds;
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Initiating proposals seeking funds
for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year;
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Monitoring expenditure on projects
and programme implementation on a periodic basis and ensuring that timely
corrective measures are taken;
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Coordinating activities and work of
all officers handling donor financed projects, monitoring implementation of
such projects and review of reimbursements;
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Coordinating the design and financial
aspects for all new donor projects and agreements with donor agencies.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following areas: Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration,
Business Management or Finance or any other Bachelor’s degree with Certified
Public Accountant II (CPA II) qualification;
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Master’s Degree in Business
Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial related
discipline from a recognized university;
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Have a Certificate in computer
applications from a recognized institution;
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Served for a period of not less than
eight (8) years three (3) of which must be in a management position in the
public service or private sector organizations;
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Satisfy the requirements of chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.
Economist II & Statisticians II
Job Group ‘K’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/011
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/011
Responsibilities
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Collecting, collating and analyzing
data in the relevant sectors;
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Compiling sector specific draft
reports;
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Providing support in the preparation
of policy briefs and reports on the relevant sectors;
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Capturing data on budgetary
requirements;
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Uploading information in the County
Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (CIMES).
Requirements
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Bachelor degree in any of the following
disciplines; Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and
Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
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Have a Certificate in computer
applications from a recognized institution;
Trade Development Officer II
Job Group ‘J’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/012
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/012
Responsibilities
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Collecting and compiling economic and
trade related data
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Disseminating trade information
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Compiling data on recovery of loans
owed to the Joint Loans Board (JLB)
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Facilitating trade promotion
activities
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Participating in the implementation
of trade related development projects
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: -Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business
Management, Entrepreneurship International Trade/Business/Relations or its
equivalent from a recognized institution
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Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized institution
Assistant Co-Operative Officer III
Job Group ‘H’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/014
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/014
Responsibilities
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Promoting co-operatives societies
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Enforcing compliance with
co-operative legislation
Requirements
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Diploma in any of the following:
-Co-operative Management, marketing or Finance from a recognized Institution;
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Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized institution.
Human Resource Management Officer II
Job Group ‘J’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/013
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/013
Responsibilities
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Verification of information relating
to recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management records and
complement control;
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Processing cases for the County Human
Resource Management Advisory Committee;
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Assisting in the implementation of
the decisions thereof;
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Supervising and guiding clerical
staff in the department.
Requirements
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A degree in Social Sciences such as
Government, Sociology, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Human
Resource/Personnel Management or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized Institution.
Information Officer III
Job Group ‘H’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/016
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/016
Responsibilities
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Gathering news;
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Verifying authenticity of news;
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Initial editing and dispatching news
and features to the media houses.
Requirements
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Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE)
with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili;
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Diploma in any of the following
disciplines:-Journalism,Film production, Mass Communication, Internal
Relations, Communication Studies or any other approved equivalent
qualifications from a recognized Institution;
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Certificate in computer applications.
Administration Officer III
Job Group ‘H’
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/015
Ref: NO MCG/PSB/2017/015
Responsibilities
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Planning of office accommodation and
layout;
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Facilitating transport and travelling
services;
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Maintaining and updating furniture
and office equipment inventory;
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Ensuring payment of utility bills;
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Facilitating movement of assets;
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Facilitating general maintenance of
building and furniture;
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Facilitating logistics for meetings,
conferences and other specific events;
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Collecting and collating data on
developmental activities;
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Providing input in organizing public
participation awareness at the local level.
Requirements
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Diploma in any of the following
disciplines:-Public Administration, Business Administration/Management,
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Community Development or any other
Social Science from a recognized Institution;
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Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized Institution.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted to
the Public Service Board clearly indicating the position applied for and
reference number on the envelope addressed to:
Secretary
Murang’a County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 52 – 10200
MURANG’A
Applications can be hand delivered at
the County Public Service Board Office located within the County Governor’s
office, Murang’a on or before close of business on 29th January 2018
Applicants from other Counties are
encouraged to apply.