Vihiga County Public Service Board is
a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County
Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of
the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government
Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board. Pursuant to Constitutional and Legal
provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from
qualified persons for the following positions.
Liason Officer – Chief Administrative Officer
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Liason Officer – Chief Administrative Officer
Reporting to the County Secretary
Job type: Contract
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Attend and monitor proceedings of all
County Assembly sessions
·
Document all information relevant to
the County Executive as discussed in the county assembly.
·
Submit weekly reports of the
proceedings of the County Assembly.
·
Any other duties relevant to the liaison
office as may be assigned from time to time by the County Secretary.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a citizen of Kenya.
·
Served for a minimum period of three
(3) years in the grade of Job Group Lin the public service or its equivalent in
the private sector.
·
A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences
from a recognized university
·
A master’s degree in social sciences
from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
·
Computer skills.
·
Excellent interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work unsupervised under
pressure to meet strict deadlines.
·
Knowledge of sign language will be an
added advantage.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
County Head of Water Services
Duties and responsibilities
The Country Head of Water will be
responsible to the Chief Officer in-charge of Water Resources for planning,
directing, controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities of
water and sewerage systems.
Specific duties and responsibilities
will entail the following: –
·
Preparing professional and quality
standards for construction of water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
·
Overseeing the construction of water
and sewerage works undertaken directly or by contract;
·
Formulating, monitoring and
evaluating requirements of physical and financial progress of development
projects and programmes;
·
Verifying technical tender documents
on water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
·
Overseeing the formulation of water
pricing policies and strategies for rural, urban and waste water recycling
systems and;
·
Liaising with development partners
and other stakeholders in the water sector for effective formulation, planning,
coordination and implementation of programs, projects and activities.
·
In addition, the office will be
responsible for developing and implementing water sector strategic plans and
work plans; budgeting for the Department; and deployment, training and
development of staff in the department.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by Chief Officer Department of Environment, Water, Natural
Resources and Energy.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade the officer
must: –
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Have served in a comparable and
relevant position in public service for at least ten (10) years of which, at
least three (3No.) years in the grade of Deputy Head/Director (?Head Water and
Sewerage Engineer) orSenior Principal Superintending Engineer Water Officer
(Water and Sewerage);
·
Have Bachelor’s Degree in Civil
Engineering, Water Engineering, Water and
·
Environmental Engineering,
Environmental and Sewerage Engineering, Bio-Systems Engineering, Agricultural
Engineering, or a related Water Science from a recognized institution;
·
A Master’s degree in the respective
field from a recognized institution would be an added advantage;
·
Be registered by Engineers
Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer with a valid current annual
Practicing License;
·
Be a member of the Institution of
Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
·
Have certificate in Strategic
Leadership Development programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
·
Be well versed in application of
computer software for modelling water resources;
·
Have demonstrated general
administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of
water and sewerage engineering programs, projects, and activities; and
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Payroll Officer
Duties and responsibilities
·
Monthly payroll processing
·
Assist in preparation of the
personnel budget
·
Preparing and submitting monthly
reports to designated offices, as well as preparing ad-hoc reports (when
required),
·
Conducting appropriate audits to
ensure integrity of the payroll
·
Preparing and maintaining relevant
accurate human resource records
·
Coordinating with relevant government
department whose functions have been devolved to ensure staff are remunerated
fairly.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a citizen of Kenya;
·
Bachelors degree in social sciences;
Human Resource option
·
Relevant working experience of not
less than 1 year in payroll department especially with the IPPD system
·
2 years experience in human resource
administration
·
Well versed with IPPD Software for
Payroll Management.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Director of Economic Planning
Requirements for Appointment
·
For appointment to the grade of chief
economist/Chief Statistician, an officer must have:-
·
Be a citizen of Kenya;
·
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, Statistics, Operations Research or its equivalent from a
university recognized in Kenya;
·
Be in possession of a relevant
Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
·
Membership to a relevant professional
body shall be an added advantage;
·
Have at least twelve (12) years relevant
professional experience in financial management, five years of which should
have been in a Senior leadership position or at a top management level in the
Public Service or Private Sector;
·
Be conversant with laws governing
public participation in decision making processes;
·
Served in the grade of Chief
Economist/Deputy Chief Statistician form at least three (3) years or other
comparable and relevant position in the economic palling; or in compilation and
production of statistical data for national economics planning and development
for at least twelve (12) years of which three (3) years must be a Senior
Economic Policy Research/Planning Position;
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
Duties and responsibilities
·
Headship of central planning and
project monitoring division in a department;
·
Director of economic planning
functions or production of statistical data and County level.
·
Coordination and formulation of
County development strategies, policies and programmes within the department
responsible for County economic planning and in other departments for collation
and presentation on statistical data in the form of survey reports and
bulleting;
·
Preparation of County development
plans and coordination of County positions on national economic subjects;
·
Monitoring and evaluation of policies
and programmes.
·
Planning and management of human
resources, projection of manpower needs and training to meet County development
objectives, population surveys and compilation of data for planning and social
services, manpower surveys and in conjunction with the department responsible
for employment, undertaking labour force studies and monitoring employment in
the County.
·
Assisting in collection, collection,
processing and administration of statistical data in accordance with the
Statistics Act.
·
Formulating coordinated strategies,
policies and programmes for the harmonious development of economics sectors,
carrying out sector studies and research, monitoring changes in key indicators
of sectoral economic structures, trends and efficiency.
·
Supervising of officers in his/her
division
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by Chief Officer Department of Finance and Economic Planning
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Valuation Officer II
Contract
Reporting to the Director Lands
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Inspection and valuation of
properties for preparation of fixed and movable assets register and inventory;
·
Assessment of ground rent and stamp
duty;
·
Assessment of property rent for
county owned or leased properties;
·
Compulsory acquisition and assist in
preparation of valuation rating rolls;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
to him by the Director Lands.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen.
·
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Land
Economics, Real Estate, Valuation and Property
·
Management, or its equivalent from a
University recognized in Kenya
·
Computer literate;
·
Have met the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and Public Officer Ethics Act 2003.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Deputy Director Cooperatives
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer
Cooperative Services the officer will:-
·
Provide technical support to the directorate
of Cooperatives on registration of Cooperative Societies in the county.
·
Hold consultative forums with
stakeholders for the purpose of forming cooperative societies.
·
Spearhead development of Cooperative
policies.
·
Provide technical support in training
of Cooperative Society managers.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Chief Officer Cooperative Services.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen.
·
Atleast 15 years working experience
in Cooperative management
·
Holder of a Bachelor degree in
Economics, Cooperative studies OR any other relevant Degree from a recognized
university.
·
Post graduate Diploma in Management
·
Experience in international
Cooperative Management will be an added advantage.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Chief Superintending Inspector
Roads
Reporting to the Chief Officer
Transport & Infrastructure
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Preparing work plans;
·
Carrying out annual road inspection
and condition surveys;
·
Preparing bills of quantities for
incorporation in roads work tenders;
·
Management of road works contacts;
·
Preparing monthly progress and annual
road works implementation reports.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by Chief Officer Transport & Infrastructure.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen.
·
A diploma in civil engineering from a
recognized institution;
·
Have twenty (25) years working
experience in the public roads sector;
·
Be familiar with the road management
system (RMS) program.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
ICT Officer I – Website
Administrator
Reporting to the Chief Officer
Transport & Infrastructure
Duties and responsibilities
·
Design and install website and web
related systems.
·
Perform website routine maintenance.
·
Analyse, design, code, test and
implement computer programmes.
·
Provide user support, and maintain
support systems.
·
Carry out regular internet traffic
analysis.
·
Regulate and maintain website access
rights to users.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Senior I.C.T Officer.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen.
·
Bachelor’s degree in computer Science
or IT related field.
·
Atleast 2 years in a busy IT office
environment.
·
Experience in website design and
administration.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
·
Must have knowledge of
HTML/CSS/PHP/javascript/MySQL
·
Experience working WordPress
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Transport & Logistics Officer
Duties and responsibilities
·
Supervise the Transport section and
maintain close liaison with the County Secretary on all transport matters.
·
Implement the County Transport
Policy.
·
Ensure regular maintenance of
vehicles
·
Keeping of all county vehicle records
in terms of repairs, fuel consumption, logbooks and other documentation.
·
Keeping and maintenance of vehicle
work tickets.
·
Dealing with Government Vehicle Check
unit matters.
·
Assignment of vehicles to
departments.
·
Ensuring all vehicles are insured and
are in compliance with motor vehicle regulations both legislative and security.
·
Organize and manage the daily work
for the pool vehicles and drivers.
·
Recommend and implement a viable
fleet management system for reporting and internal control.
·
Recommend and ensure drivers regular
training and related re-certification.
·
Ensure vehicles have requisite
documents for operation.
·
Ensure efficient use and accurate
accounting of all county vehicles.
·
Advice on procurement specifications
of vehicles.
·
Prepare regular and comprehensive
reports for the section.
·
Supervise staff in the transport
section.
·
Registration of county vehicles.
·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen.
·
For a minimum period of three (3)
years in Job group N as an administrative officer in-charge of transport OR
management of large fleet OR an equivalent position in the private sector.
·
Bachelors degree Administration,
Economics, Social Sciences OR related field from a recognized institution OR
Motor vehicle related field.
·
Attended Senior Management course
lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
·
Demonstrated merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results
·
Demonstrated managerial, leadership
and professional competence in work.
·
Exhibit a thorough understanding of
the national relevant laws and regulations and ability to relate them to the
transport function.
·
Be in possession of a relevant
drivers management course/courses
·
Be computer literate
·
Have worked in a supervisory position
for not less than 5 years.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Director of Human Resource
Reporting to the Chief Officer Public
Service Administration and Coordination of County Affairs.
Duties and responsibilities
·
Coordinate development of policies
and provide over sight on the Human Resource Management function in the county.
·
Provide leadership in the
implementation of National Human Resource policies at the county level and in
Human Resource Development.
·
Undertake job evaluation and analysis
to determine the relative worth and crating of jobs in the County Public
Service.
·
Review work processes with a view to
enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
·
Take leadership in the development
and implementation of Human Resource Planning and Training and Capacity
Building for the county.
·
Manage the on-boarding/employee
orientation process for new employees.
·
Undertake regular skills auditing and
maintain a skills inventory for the county.
·
Develop a frame work for handling
disciplinary matters.
·
Formulate and review strategies and
policies for Human Resource Management and Development in the County Public
Service.
·
Facilitate, coordinate and monitor
the implementation of performance management systems.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Chief Officer Public Service Administration and
Coordination of County Affairs.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a citizen of Kenya.
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Social
Sciences/Human Resources/Public Administration
·
Have a masters
degree in Human Resource or Public/Business
Administration
·
(Human Resource Management Option)
from a university recognized in Kenya.
·
Be a member of, and in good standing
witha relevant professional body.
·
Have at least 10 years’ experience in
Human Resource Management, Management Consultancy organization Development,
Public Administration and 3 years of which should have been at Job Group Qor
above in the Public Service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
·
Have demonstrable professional
competency, administration capabilities and initiatives in the general
organization and management of public organization.
·
Be proficient in the application of
information communication technology.
·
Proficiency in Human Resources
related software programmes will be an added advantage.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
Liason Officer- Nairobi Office
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Coordinate all communication with
other county offices in Nairobi
·
Coordinate Donor and Diaspora
engagement meetings.
·
Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs on behalf of the county.
·
Liaise with non-governmental
organizations willing to engage with the county.
·
Coordinate all county activities with
the Council of Governors.
·
Attend all meetings at the Council of
Governors in the absence of the specific county officials.
·
Update the county officials on the
upcoming events that require attention of the county government at the Council
of Governors.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the County Secretary.
Requirements for Appointment
The candidate must have:-
·
Be a citizen of Kenya.
·
Served for a minimum of 2 years in
Job Group “N” in the Public Service or equivalent in the Public Sector
·
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences
or IT from a recognized University. A master’sDegree in the same will be an
added advantage
·
Experience Strategic Planning
·
Experience in negotiations and
non-governmental operation will be an added advantage.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates
from the following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
County Chief Officer (2 Posts)
Each chief officer will be in charge
of one of the following departments:
·
Administration and Coordination of
County Affairs
·
Information, Communication&
Technology
Requirements for appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Have a relevant Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized institution in
·
Possession of a master’s degree in a
relevant field will be an added advantage
·
Have vast knowledge and experience of
not less than 10 years in the relevant field, 5 of which should be in a
senior/managerial position in a large organization;
·
Demonstrate thorough understanding of
County development objectives of vision 2030;
·
Be a strategic thinker and
results-oriented;
·
Have excellent communication,
organizational and interpersonal skills;
·
Have capacity to work under pressure
to meet strict timelines;
·
Have ability to work in a
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
·
Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
·
Be Computer literate.
·
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
Duties and responsibilities
·
The Chief Officer will be the
authorized officer and accounting officer in the specific department and shall
be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member. The
specific duties will include:
·
Day to day administration of a County
department;
·
Formulation and implementation of
programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
·
Development and implementation of
Strategic plans and sector development plans;
·
Implementation of policies and
regulations;
·
Providing strategic policy direction
for effective service delivery;
·
Ensuring compliance with National
Values and Principles of good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of
the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
ALL candidates MUST meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity
and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the
following agencies:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(Good Conduct).
How to apply
Each application should be
accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, testimonials and
other relevant supporting documents.
Applications should be submitted in a
sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side
and sent by post or hand delivered to the Office of the Secretary, County
Public Service Board, Governors Building Room 3, on or before 5.00 pm,
Monday11th March 2018.
The Secretary,
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 880 -50300
Maragoli.
Vihiga County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 880 -50300
Maragoli.