Government Jobs in Kenya - Lamu

Principal Human Resource Management Officer

Job Group ‘N’

REF: LCPSB/ADV/2018/26

Terms of Service: Permanent &Pensionable

Requirements

·         Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource Officer Job group M for a minimum period of three (3) years or cumulative ten (10) years’ experience in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;

·         Bachelor’s degree in either of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

OR

·         Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

·         Attended Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;

·         Registered as a professional member with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other relevant and equivalent organization;

·         Certificate in computer application skills; and

Responsibilities

·         Implementing and interpreting Human Resource strategies, policies, rules and regulations;

·         Coordinating human resource and organizational succession planning;

·         Organizing recruitment and, processing appointments and employee on-boarding;

·         Coordinating implementation of compensation and reward policies:

·         Coordinating payroll and employee benefits administration;

·         Coordinating employee performance management system;

·         Coordinating corporate and individual employee Training Needs Analysis and developing Annual Training Plans;

·         Managing the human resource information system;

·         Developing and implementing annual and semi-annual Departmental work plans and budget;

·         Managing employee relations and processing of staff disciplinary cases for compliance with Labour Laws;

·         Developing and implementing Employee Assistance strategies and programmes;

·         Supervising, guiding, training and development of staff under him/her.

Personal Secretary III

Job Group ‘H’

Ref: LCPSB/ADV/2018/32

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

·         Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

·         The following qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council:-

·         Typewriting III (50 w.p.m. ) / Computerized Document Processing III;

·         Shorthand II (80 w.p.m)

·         Business English II / Communications I

·         Office Practice II

·         Secretarial Duties II

·         Commerce II;

·         Office Management III

OR

·         A Diploma / Higher Diploma in Secretarial studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

·         A Certificate in Computer Applications ( Windows, Ms- Word, Ms — Excel, Ms- Access and Internet)

Responsibilities

An Officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

·         Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewriting form;

·         Processing date;

·         Management of e-office;

·         Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;

·         Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;

·         Attending to visitors/ clients;

·         Handling telephone calls and appointments; and

·         Undertaking any other secretarial duties that may be assigned.

Director Supply Chain Management Services

Job Group ‘R’

Ref: LCPSB/ADV/2018/34

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

·         Be a Kenyan Citizen;

·         Serve in the grade of Senior Deputy Director / Supply Chain Management Services JIG “Q” or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

·         A diploma in Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: – Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supply Management, Marketing, Law or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

·         A Master’s Degree in any of the following;- Procurement and Supply Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

·         Member of Recognized Purchasing and Supplies Management Professional Body;

·         Demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of the supply chain management function and possess through understanding of supply chain management trends and techniques.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following key personal attributes and core competences.

Personal Qualities

·         Ability to articulate and implement departmental mandates;

·         Creativity and innovation;

·         Technical problem solving;

·         Resource management skills;

·         Interpersonal and communication skills;

·         Integrity and commitment to produce results;

·         Leadership, advocacy, relationship building and collaboration, result oriented, self — driven;

·         Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment;

·         Passion for continuous professional development;

·         Initiative to achieve expected results.

Core Competences

·         People management;

·         Financial management;

·         Policy implementation;

·         Planning;

·         Coordinating;

·         Strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

An Officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

·         Ensuring adherence to the laid down procedures, rules and regulations;

·         Analyzing the impact of supply chain management policies, rules and regulations;

·         Advising the Accounting Officer on supply chain management standards;

·         Assisting in procurement planning and budgeting preparation;

·         Advising the county department on supply chain management matters and interpreting of other laws and statutes that impact on supply chain management matters.

Chief Officer – Finance

Job Group ‘S’

REF: LCPSB/ADV/2018/36

Terms of Service: 3 Years Contract

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

·         Be a Kenyan citizen;

·         Have a Bachelor’s Degree in in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya;

·         CPA (K) OR ACCA Finalist;

·         Possession of Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;

·         Must be a member of professional body relevant to the possession applied and in good standing;

·         Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than (10) years in the relevant field, five of which should be in managerial position in the private or public sector;

·         Must be a member either ICPA or ACCA professional body;

·         Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws

·         Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;

·         Have capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

·         Satisfies the requirement of chapter six;

·         Be a computer literate.

Responsibilities

·         The administration county Department;

·         Formation and implementation of effective 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;

·         Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

·         Ensuring compliance with the national values and principles of good governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.

How to Apply

Applicants must attach photocopies of the following documents:

1.  National Identity Card

2.  Academic and Professional Certificates.

3.  Foreign degrees must be accredited by Commission of Higher Education (CHE).

4.  Valid Clearance Certificate of Good Conduct, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance.

5.  Any other relevant supporting documents.

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope by hand or poster addressed to:

The Secretary

Lamu County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 536-80500

Lamu.

Important information

The applications should reach the County Public Service Board Office on or before 29th October 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Youth, Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.