Vacancies in Kisumu County Assembly, Kenya

The Kisumu County Assembly Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position:

LIBRARIAN II (KSMCASB 8) JOB GROUP L -ONE POSITION (CONTRACTUAL)
The office holder shall work directly under and report to the Principal ICT Officer.
Responsibilities

·         Cataloguing, coding and classification of library materials;
·         Shelving new and returned books and other information materials;
·         Filing information materials and publications;
·         Retrieving information from the library for use by clients;
·         Collecting documents and archiving /preserving information
Qualifications
·         Have a Diploma in any of following disciplines:- Library Science, Information Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·         Have a Kenya Certificate of secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C (plain) with at least a C in Mathematics and either English or Kiswahili;
·         Have attended a course in library studies at the Kenya Polytechnic or any other approved institution and awarded a certificate in librarianship;
·         Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research , with particular emphasis on information;
·         Have a certificate in computer applications
Salary and Remuneration
Kshs. 41,770×1,910-43,680×2,000-45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170- 49,950×2,550-52,500×2,650-55,150×2,750-57,900pm
HANSARD REPORTER III (KSMCASB 9) JOB GROUP K -ONE POSITIONS (CONTRACTUAL)
The office holder shall work directly under and report to the Senior Hansard Editor
Responsibilities
·         Ensuring timely and accurate transcription of Assembly proceedings;
·         Undertaking independent verbatim reporting of Assembly proceedings and those of relevant committees /functions within or outside Assembly;
·         Preparing transcripts for editing;
·         Sorting , checking transcripts and ensuring accurate transcription; and
·         Assisting in classification, custody, archiving, retrieval and cross- checking of documents against
Qualifications
·         Be in possession of a Degree in journalism, Mass Communication/linguistics majoring in English and Kiswahili.
·         Be in possession in Typing II (30 W.P.M) and Audio Typing I and II;
·         Secondary Certificate mean grade C+ (plus)
·         Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of legislative procedures and the conduct of Assembly committee business;
·         Be computer literate with practical experience.
Salary and Remuneration
Kshs. 37,070×1,470-38,540×1,520-40,060×1,710-41,770×1,910-43,680×2,000- 45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170-49,950pm
RESEARCH OFFICER II (KSM CASB 8) JOB GROUP L - ONE POSITION (CONTRACTUAL)
The office holder shall work directly under and report to the Principal Legal Officer
Responsibilities
·         Provision of non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to members of committees and staff of the assembly;
·         Initiating and conducting participatory research and analysis on key policy issues;
·         Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;
·         Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legalization and major public policy issues/questions;
·         Ensuring quality control in preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points of view and providing back up to County Assembly committees
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Geography, economics, mathematics, social research or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
·         Secondary Certificate mean grade C +(Plus)
·         Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research , with particular emphasis on public policy analysis, and an ability to write, edit in a clear, concise and understandable manner;
·         Numeracy and confidence in using statistical techniques and computer based programs;
·         Strong analytical skills;
·         Accuracy and attention to details
Salary and Remuneration
Kshs. 41,770×1,910-43,680×2,000-45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170- 49,950×2,550-52,500×2,650-55,150×2,750-57,900pm

CLERK ASSISTANT III (KSMCASB 09) JOB GROUP K -TEN POSITIONS (CONTRACTUAL)
The office holder shall work directly under and report to the Senior Clerk Assistant
Responsibilities
·         Taking charge of committees and arranging their business;
·         Taking minutes and writing reports of the assembly committees;
·         Assisting in drafting of bills and motions;
·         Advising committee chairpersons on procedural issues;
·         Searching for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources like documents or
Qualifications
·         Must be in possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University;
·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Certificate mean grade C +(plus)
Salary and Remuneration
Kshs. 37,070×1,470-38,540×1,520-40,060×1,710-41,770×1,910-43,680×2,000- 45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170-49,950pm

ACCOUNTANT II (KISMCASB 8) JOB GROUP L - ONE POSITION (CONTRACTUAL)
The office holder shall report to the Chief Accountant
 Responsibilities
·         Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation;
·         Maintaining and updating cash book;
·         Posting of support invoices;
·         Accounts payable reconciliations;
·         Preparing monthly VAT returns;
·         Filing of accounting documents;
·         Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
Qualifications
·         Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance , Economics or its equivalent from a recognized university;
·         Must be in possession of at least CPA part II;
·         Secondary Certificate mean grade C+(plus);
·         Must be computer literate;
·         Knowledge of IFMIS is will be an added advantage
Salary and Remuneration
Kshs. 41,770×1,910-43,680×2,000-45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170- 49,950×2,550-52,500×2,650-55,150×2,750-57,900pm
How to Apply
All interested applicants MUST obtain and submit the following valid documents;
·         Curriculum Vitae,
·         Certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates,
·         National Identity Card or Passport
·         Observe Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
·         Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority; ( KRA),
·         Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board; (HELB),
·         Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; (EACC),
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal investigation Department; (CID);
and
·         Clearance Certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
All applications should clearly be marked to; The Chairman,
County Assembly Service Board, Kisumu County Assembly,
P.O. Box 86 – 40100, Kisumu.
and be hand delivered to the office of the speaker/chairman of the County Assembly Service Board located at the Assembly building Kisumu, so as to reach him not later than Tuesday 10th December 2019 at 5.00pm.
Note: The County Assembly is an equal opportunity Employer; canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted