Government Jobs in Kenya - Muranga (53 Vacancies)

Driver

The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP ‘D’ – 5 Posts –
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/024

Requirements

·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

·         A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
·         Attended a First-Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John
·         Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
·         Passed suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
·         Passed practical Test for Drivers;
·         A valid certificate of Good conduct from the Kenya Police;
·         At least two (2) years driving experience.

Responsibilities

·         Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
·         Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure e.t.c.;
·         Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
·         Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
·         Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
·         Safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
·         Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.


Clerical Officer  
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP ‘F’ – 10 Posts
 REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/023

Requirements

·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus) or its approved equivalent;
·         Proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities

·         Compiling statistical records;
·          Sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
·         Maintaining an efficient filing system;
·         Processing appointments, promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human resource management;
·         Computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
·         Preparing payment vouchers;
·          Compiling data and drafting simple letters


ICT Officer 
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/022

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce,
·         Physics or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized institution;
OR
·         A Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Responsibilities

·         Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs providing user support;
·         Maintaining support systems and training of users;
·         Repairing and maintaining of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
·         Receiving, installing and certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment;
·         Configuring of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Human Resource Management Officer
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/021

Requirements

·         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;
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution.
·         Be registered with IHRM.

Responsibilities

·         Verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management records and complement control;
·         Processing cases for the County Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;
·         Assisting in the implementation of the decisions thereof;
·         Supervising and guiding clerical staff in the department.

Administration Officer III 
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
III, JOB GROUP ‘H’- 6 Posts –
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/020

Requirements

·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized Institution;
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution.

Responsibilities

·         Planning of office accommodation and layout;
·         Facilitating transport and travelling services;
·         Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
·         Ensuring payment of utility bills;
·         Facilitating movement of assets;
·         Facilitating general maintenance of building and furniture;
·         Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other specific events;
·         Collecting and collating data on developmental activities;
·         Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level.

Administration Officer II
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP `J` – 4 Posts
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/019

Requirements

·         Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science from a recognized institution;
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

·         Planning of office accommodation and layout;
·         Facilitating transport and travelling services;
·         Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
·         Ensuring payment of bills;
·         Facilitating movement of assets;
·         Carrying out general maintenance of buildings and furniture;
·         Collecting and collating data on developmental activities;
·         Providing input in the monitoring and evaluating community projects;
·         Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level;
·         Disseminating information to the public.

Chief Administration Officer
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP `M`
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/018

Requirements

·         Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science from a recognized institution;
Or
·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science plus a supervisory management course or equivalent from a recognized institution;
·         Working experience of not less seven (7) years in administration or management;
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

·         Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;
·         Overseeing transport management;
·         Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
·         Overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory;

·         Overseeing facilitation of meetings, conferences and other special events;
·         Supervising provision of security and office services;
·         Supervising records management and messengerial services within various departments;
·         Managing premises, assets and insurance policies.

Sub-County Administrator
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP ‘Q’ – 2 Posts – REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/017

Requirements

·         Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
·         Working experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration or management;
·         Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management;
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.

Responsibilities

·         Coordinating the management and supervision of the general administrative functions in the Sub-County unit;
·         Developing policies and plans;
·         Ensuring effective service delivery;
·         Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
·         Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;
·         Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
·         Maintaining the Sub County public service;
·         Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86.

Environment & Natural Resource Officer
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/016

Responsibilities

·         Providing support in the preparation of policy briefs and reports on the relevant sectors;
·         Implementation of strategic plans for execution of environmental projects in the County;
·         Assist in designing environmental projects including climate change response progams;
·         Providing timely and accurate reports on monitoring, evaluation and analysis of outputs.
·         Presenting regular projects updates to the immediate supervisor;
·         Assisting the staff in the ministry of environment, on best practice project management processes;
·         Coordinating, preparation and implementation of work plans and setting of performance contract targets.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in Environmental science, Natural Resource Management (NRM), Ecology or any other related field from a recognized University.
·         Demonstrate professional competence in work performance;
·         Demonstrate thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to management of environment function;
·         Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Land Surveyor II
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP `K’
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/015

Responsibilities

·         Carry out angular and distance measurements and Computation for medium and high density topographical;
·         General Engineering;
·         Sub divisional schemes;
·         Medium area cadastral and photo control surveys.

Requirement

·         Bachelor`s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land surveying and photogrammetry, Geomantics, Geomatic engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-Informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (survey) from a recognized institution;
·         Certificate in computer application skills.

Valuer III
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP ‘K’
REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/014

Requirements

·         Bachelor`s degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Land Administration, Land Economics from a recognized institution;
·         Be registered by Valuers Registration Board;
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

·         Valuation and assessment of property for Government leasing or purchase;
·         Inspection of land for compensation;
·         Assessment and inspection of land for rating purposes;
·         Compilation of valuation returns;
·         Maintenance of valuation registers.

Senior Valuer III
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
SENIOR VALUER, JOB GROUP `N` – 1 Post – REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/013

Requirements

·         Bachelor`s degree in any of the following disciplines: Valuation, Property Management, Land Administration, Land Economics from a recognized institution;
·         Be registered by Valuers Registration Board;
·         Have attended senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·         Have served for a period of not less than eight (8) years, three (3) of which must be in a management position in either public or private sector;
·         Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

·         Provide leadership in the County property management;
·         Undertake valuation of County properties and provide for taxation of land;
·         Responsible for acquisition of land for the County;

Chief Officer
The Murang’a County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
JOB GROUP ‘S’ – 2 Posts – REF: NO MCG/PSB/2018/001

Requirements

·         Be in possession of a Bachelor degree from a recognized University in Kenya;
·         Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related field will be an added advantage;
·         Have a vast knowledge and experience in the related field,
·         Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
·         Demonstrate thorough 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 under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
·         Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles espoused in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
·         Have a working experience and knowledge of using computers;
·         Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Responsibilities

·         The Chief Officer shall be the accounting and authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
·         The administration of a County department;
·         Implementation of policies and programmes;
·         Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
·         Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
·         Planning and implementation effective programmes to attain vision 2030, sector goals and SDGs;
·         Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
·         Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the appointing authority.
How to apply
Application forms and details of the vacancies can be accessed at www.murang’a.go.ke. Applications should be submitted to the Public Service Board clearly indicating the position applied for 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 10thAugust 2018.
·         Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply.
·         Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.