Government Jobs in Kenya - Bungoma (24 Vacancies)

Principal Clerk Assistant

SALARY SCALE 4 CASB/1/2019
Kshs. 97,320 x4, 880-102,200 x5, 110 – 107,310×5, 350 -112,660 x 5,630 – 118,290 x 5,920 – 124,210 x 6, 210 – 130,420 p.m
House Allowance Ksh.21, 000
Commuter Allowance Ksh.14, 000
Responsibilities

·         Advise the Speaker, other presiding officers and members of the County Assembly on Legislative procedures and practices.
·         Research on matters pertaining to parliamentary practices and procedures by consulting appropriate sources.
·         Coordinating legislative and procedural functions, such as activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for Members of County Assembly and Staff in Legislative, Procedural and Chamber services.
·         Drafting and processing of order papers, statements and motions in the table office.
·         Co-coordinating preparation and maintenance of Bills and Motion Trackers.
·         Offering administrative services to various committees attached to Legislative, procedural and chamber services
·         Planning and coordinating functions and operations of the table office and offering research services to various relevant committees.
·         Organizing, developing and managing induction programmes for MCAs and oversee exchange programmes, in Procedural and Legislature matters.
·         Management of journal office.
·         Assignment of other duties from time to time as shall be deemed necessary.
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, or any other social science from a recognized university.
·         A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
·         Relevant working experience of at least 5 years in public or private sector, three of which must have been in senior management level.
·         Senior Management course from Kenya School of Government or any other ecognized institution lasting not less than 4 weeks.
·         Display knowledge of parliamentary practices and procedures.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Legislative Senior Clerk Assistant
SALARY SCALE 5 CASB/2/2019
Kshs. 84,080 x 4,200 – 88,280 x4,420 – 92,700 x 4,620 – 97,320 x 4,880 – 102,200 x 5,110 – 107,310 x 5,350 – 112,660 p.m.
House Allowance Ksh .21, 000
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 12, 000
Responsibilities
·         Drafting and processing questions and motions in the table office.
·         Research on legislative, procedural and chamber services
·         Serve as table clerk
·         Carry out administrative functions as shall be assigned from time to time.
·         Organizing and coordinating activities on seminars and conferences for legislative, procedural and Chamber services committees.
·         Work under the supervision of the Principal Clerk Assistant Legislative Services.

Committee Services Senior Clerk Assistant
SALARY SCALE 5 CASB/2/2019
Kshs. 84,080 x 4,200 – 88,280 x4,420 – 92,700 x 4,620 – 97,320 x 4,880 – 102,200 x 5,110 – 107,310 x 5,350 – 112,660 p.m.
House Allowance Kshs 21, 000
Commuter Allowance Kshs 12,000
Responsibilities
·         Taking minutes of committees.
·         Report writing
·         Carry out research on topical issues in order to advise committees.
·         Carry out administrative functions as shall be assigned from time to time.
·         Assisting in organizing and coordinating activities on seminars and conferences for committees’ services.
·         Work under the supervision of the Principal Clerk Assistant Committee Services.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Science or any related field from a recognized institution.
·         Must have served in a senior position in the Public service or private sector for at least three (3) years.
·         Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
·         Attendance of Senior Management Course from a recognized institution lasting not less than 4 weeks.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Clerk Assistant III (5 Posts)
SALARY SCALE 8 CASB/3/2019
Kshs. 40,410 x 1,850 – 42,260 x1,930 – 44,190 x2,040 – 46,230 x2,120 – 48,350 x 2,460 – 50,810 p.m
House Allowance Kshs 16, 500
Commuter Allowance Kshs 6, 000
Responsibilities
·         Assisting in ensuring adherence to Assembly procedures, practices, conventions, traditions and etiquette
·         Research involving search for fresh information by consulting appropriate sources.
·         Offering administrative services to the various Assembly committees.
·         Assisting in organizing activities on seminars and conferences for Members of the County Assembly.
·         Taking minutes for the committees and preparing of committee reports.
·         Additional duties as shall be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Social Science or related field from a recognized institution.
·         Good command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili and possess report writing skills.
·         Be computer literate.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Senior Assistant Hansard Editor
SALARY SCALE 5 CASB/4/2019
Kshs. 84,080 x 4,200 – 88,280 x4,420 – 92,700 x 4,620 – 97,320 x 4,880 – 102,200 x 5,110 – 107,310 x 5,350 – 112,660 p.m.
House Allowance Kshs 21, 000
Commuter Allowance Kshs12, 000
Responsibilities
·         Reporting; recording, translating and transcribing.
·         Editing:-checking transcripts to correct errors by amending, deleting or adding information.
·         Documentation:-organizing information for orderly storage and retrieval by sorting, classification and indexing.
·         Research:-Search for information from appropriate sources
·         Any other responsibilities as shall be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics, majoring in English and Kiswahili, Mass Communication and Journalism or any other social science from a recognized institution.
·         Master’s Degree in relevant field is an added advantage.
·         Demonstrated knowledge of legislative procedures and conduct of County Assembly
·         Work experience as a Hansard Reporter for at least three (3) years in a reputable institution.
·         Attended a Senior Management Course from a reputable institution lasting not less than 4 weeks.
·         Proven ability in managerial and organizational skills.
·         Should be computer literate.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Hansard Reporter III (2 Posts)
SALARY SCALE 8 CASB/5/2019
Kshs. 40,410 x 1,850 – 42,260 x1,930 – 44,190 x2,040 – 46,230 x2,120 – 48,350 x 2,460 – 50,810 p.m
House Allowance Kshs 16, 500
Commuter Allowance Kshs 6, 000
Responsibilities
·         Ensuring timely and accurate transcription of assembly proceedings.
·         Undertaking independent verbatim reporting of Assembly proceedings and those of relevant committees and their functions within or outside the Assembly precincts.
·         Preparing transcripts for editing.
·         Assisting in classification, custody, archiving, retrieval and cross-checking of documents against references.
Qualifications
·         Bachelors in Linguistics majoring in English and Kiswahili from a recognized institution or journalism, mass communication or any social sciences from a recognized institution.
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C+ with C+ in both English and Kiswahili or its equivalent qualification.
·         Be in possession of 30 w.p.m and audio typing I and II plus.
·         Should be computer literate.Any previous relevant work experience will be an added advantage..
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Hansard Technician
SALARY SCALE 8 CASB/6/2019
Kshs. 40,410 x 1,850 – 42,260 x1,930 – 44,190 x2,040 – 46,230 x2,120 – 48,350 x 2,460 – 50,810 p.m
House Allowance Kshs.16, 500
Commuter Allowance Kshs.6, 000
Responsibilities
·         Management and maintenance of hansard equipment.
·         Management of multimedia equipment.
·         Ensuring proper functioning of the hansard equipment and other multi-media equipment.
·         Installation of multimedia devices.
Qualifications
·         Diploma in electrical/electronic engineering or Diploma in computer studies or diploma in IT.
·         At-least 2 years relevant experience.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Sign Language Interpreter
SALARY SCALE 8 CASB/7/2019
Kshs. 40,410 x 1,850 – 42,260 x1,930 – 44,190 x2,040 – 46,230 x2,120 – 48,350 x 2,460 – 50,810 p.m
House Allowance Kshs 16, 500
Commuter Allowance Kshs 6, 000
Responsibilities
·         Assisting the hearing impaired individuals and understand the proceedings of the County Assembly.
·         Facilitating communication with the hearing impaired through sign language.

·         Serve as liaison between County Assembly and the community.
·         Provide timely accurate account of proceedings of the Assembly.
·         Assisting in classification, custody, archiving, retrieval and cross-checking of documents against references.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor degree in sign language from a recognized institution.
·         At least three years’ work experience of sign language and interpretation.
·         Good listening and communication skills.
·         Knowledgeable in County Assembly procedures, proceedings and operations.
·         Possess ability to research and use the same in interpreting the proceedings of the Assembly and have a good memory.

Senior Research Officer
SALARY SCALE 5 CASB/8/2019
Kshs. 84,080 x 4,200 – 88,280 x4,420 – 92,700 x 4,620 – 97,320 x 4,880 – 102,200 x 5,110 – 107,310 x 5,350 – 112,660 p.m.
House Allowance Kshs.21, 000
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 12, 000
Responsibilities
·         Ensuring provision of non-partisan professional research services to Members of County Assembly, Committees and staff.
·         Overseeing the assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of County government policy options.
·         Initiating and conducting anticipatory research/analysis on key policy issues, including assessing the strengths and weakness of policy options,
·         Writing of research papers and reports and facilitating their subsequent publications and
·         Supervising and ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view.
·         Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions.
Qualifications
·         Have a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, geography, economics, mathematics, social science ,social research or its equivalent from a recognized institution
·         Master’s Degree is an added advantage
·         Three (3) years’ work experience in a reputable organization
·         A thorough demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research with particular emphasis on public policy analysis and an ability to write reports in a clear, concise and understandable manner
·         An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly
·         Demonstrated outstanding administrative/managerial capability in the organization of the research services
·         Possess a Senior Management Course from a reputable institution lasting not less than 4 weeks
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

Research Officer III
SALARY SCALE 8 CASB/9/2019
Kshs. 40,410 x 1,850 – 42,260 x1,930 – 44,190 x2,040 – 46,230 x2,120 – 48,350 x 2,460 – 50,810 p.m
House Allowance Kshs 16, 500
Commuter Allowance Kshs 6, 000
Responsibilities
·         Provision of non-partisan, professional research assistance and analysis to members, committees and staff of the county assembly,
·         Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options
·         Provide expert interpretation, explanation and analysis.
·         Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislations and major public policy issues and questions.
·         Providing back up to the County Assembly committees.
Qualifications
·         Have a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, geography, economics, mathematics, social research or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
·         Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research with particular emphasis on public policy, analysis and ability to write, edit in a clear concise and understandable manner.
·         Two (2) years’ work experience in a reputable Institution.
·         Numeracy and confidence in using statistical techniques and computer based programmes and strong analytical skills
·         Must be computer literate and proficient.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Legal Counsel
SALARY SCALE 6 CASB/10/2019
Kshs. 53,370 x 2,660 – 56,030 x2, 830 – 58,860 x 2,980 – 61,840 x 3,330 – 65,170 x3, 480 -68,650 x 3,660 – 72,310 x 3,570 -75,880 x3+, 650 – 79,530
House Allowance Kshs.18, 000
Commuter Allowance Kshs.8, 000
Responsibilities
·         Drafting of private members bills.
·         Drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the House by any Member of County Assembly or the Committee of the County Assembly
·         Providing legal interpretation of Acts, Bills, Regulations and legal advice on matters relating to the County Assembly.
·         Providing legal advice to the County Assembly and its committees and any other legal services that may be required by the County Assembly, the Speaker, Clerk and staff.
·         Ensuring that legislative instruments passed by the County Assembly are not inconsistent with the Constitution.
·         Legal representation of the County Assembly and County Assembly Service Board in court proceedings.
·         Giving legal opinion on matters before or relating to the County Assembly.
·         Undertaking legal research.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor of Law degree from recognized institution.
·         Work experience of seven (7) years in a comparable institution.
·         Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
·         Be in possession of a current practicing certificate.
·         Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Assistant Sergeant At Arms
SALARY SCALE 9 CASB/11/2019 
Ksh35,400×1,600-37,000×1,660-38,660×1,750-40,410×1,850-42,260×1,930-44,190×2,040-46,230p.m
House Allowance Kshs.9, 600
Commuter Allowance Kshs.5, 000
Responsibilities
·         Ensuring protective security for all personnel and property.
·         Access control management.
·         Crowd management.
·         Carrying out periodical security surveys.
·         Conducting institutional risk assessment.
·         Identifying security threats and providing counter intelligence measures.
·         Ensuring fire prevention and safety of the facilities.
·         Controlling unauthorized parking.
·         Submission of periodic reports.
·         Coordinating security duties.
·         Maintaining orderliness in the public gallery.
Qualifications
·         Have served in disciplined forces for a period of not less than five years and be in possession of a recognized military/Para military training certificate.
·         Have served and attained the rank of a serjeant and above.
·         Be in possession of a Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
·         KCSE mean grade c (plain) and above.
·         Be computer literate.
·         Demonstrate thorough understanding of the integrated security management systems.
·         Be in possession of first Aid and Firefighting Certificates
·         Have shown merit and ability in, work performance and results.
·         Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Commissionaires (5 Posts)
SALARY SCALE 10 CASB/12/2019
Ksh 29,190×1, 220-30,410×1, 280-31,690×1, 340-33,030×1, 410-34,440p.m
House Allowance Kshs.5, 800
Commuter Allowance Kshs.4, 000
Responsibilities
·         Allocation of mails to MCAs’ pigeon holes.
·         Screening of Members.
·         Booking of visitors/guests, screening and issuance of entry badges at the entrance and storage of visitors’ baggage.
·         Prevention of removal of institutional property without proper and authorized documentation
·         Provide crowd control management.
·         Assist in crime detection and crime prevention.
Qualifications
·         Be in possession of KCSE grade D+ or its equivalent.
·         Be in possession of a paramilitary certificate or have served satisfactorily in disciplined service for a period of not less than 3 years.
·         Have first aid certificate/firefighting certificate/Disaster management certificate.
·         Be computer literate.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications with copies of applicant’s academic and professional testimonials, and copy of Identity Card both sides to reach the Secretary County Assembly Service Board, P. O. Box 1886-50200, Bungoma or be hand delivered to the Human Resource Management office, room No.10 at the County Assembly.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Cards, academic degree transcripts, professional certificates and clearances from, EACC, KRA, DCI and CRB.
Terms: permanent and pensionable
Please note that
·         Candidates should NOT attach original documents.
·         Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
·         Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
All applications should indicate clearly the position applied for and the advert number on the top left corner of the
envelop and be addressed to:-
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly of Bungoma,
P.O Box 1886 – 50200, Bungoma.
Or,
Be hand delivered to the Human Resource Management office, so as to reach not later than 18.03.2019 at
5.00 pm.