Public Communications Officer III
Administration Officer II
Administration Officer I
Principal Administration Officer
Security Officer
JOB GROUP ‘H’
Responsibilities
- This will be the entry and training grade for
Public Communications Officers.
- An officer at this level will be County
Headquarters or in a Public Communications Office to assist in the public
communications function.
- Specific duties and responsibilities will
include information gathering on topical issues within the County,
verifying its authenticity, editing and dispatching the Information for
dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a senior
officer.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE)
mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any
other relevant subjects or its approved equivalent qualification;
- have a Diploma in any of the following
disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations,
Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent
qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Be proficient in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Administration Officer II
JOB GROUP J- 4 POSITIONS
Responsibilities
- Facilitating logistics for conferences and
other special events
- Collecting and collating data on development
projects
- Providing input in the monitoring and
evaluation of projects in the county government
- leave and attendance recording, arrangements
for meetings and other events and reservations
- Maintains calendar/schedules, prepares
internal meeting minutes; tracks and follows-up pending actions.
- Monitors daily press for notices affecting the
functioning of County Government of Busia
- Acts as the client focal point by responding
to information requests and inquiries and as necessary, refers them to
appropriate staff for handling.
- Knowledge of general office and administrative
support including administrative policies, processes and procedures.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’
ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda
before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility
for team shortcomings.
- Collecting and collating data on developmental
projects in the county Government
- Providing input in the monitoring and
evaluation of Projects in the County
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree or
a Diploma in any of the following: Public Administration, Business
Administration/Managament,Community Development, Public Relations,
International Relations, Diplomacy and Marketing or any other social science
from a recognized institution from a recognized institution in Kenya
- Possess three years’ experience in any
administration position
- Be computer Literate
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Administration Officer I
JOB GROUP K
Responsibilities
- Handling public concerns and issues
- Facilitating Citizens participation in
development activities
- Organizing and coordinating official events;
- Preparing guest list and seating arrangements;
- Coordinating arrangements for press coverage
of official functions;
- Facilitating linkages with other institutions
and organizations;
- Ensuring efficient and effective communication
with stakeholders and visitors to the office of the Governor and/or County
Government;
- Collecting and collating data on development
activities in the county
- Ensuring proper etiquette for official
engagements; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time.
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate
- Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree
from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following: Public
Administration, Business Administration/Management and Community
Development or Public Relations, International Relations, Diplomacy and
Marketing or any other social science from a recognized institution;
- Have working experience in Public Relations,
Administration or any other related field;
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles of service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of
the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Be Computer literate;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Principal Administration Officer
JOB GROUP ‘N’
Responsibilities
- Organizing and coordinating official events;
- Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory
regulatory requirements
- Overseeing and updating county development
- Preparing guest lists and seating
arrangements;
- Coordinating arrangements for press coverage
of official functions;
- Facilitating linkages with other institutions
and organizations;
- Ensuring efficient and effective communication
with stakeholders and visitors to the Office of the Governor and/or County
Government;
- Ensuring proper etiquette for official
engagements;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in
any of the following: Public Administration, Business
Administration/Management and Community Development or Public Relations,
International Relations, Diplomacy and Marketing or any other social
science from a recognized institution;
- Possession of a Master’s Degree will be an
added advantage;
- Have working experience of not less than three
(3) years in Job Group M or an equivalent
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to
the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and
232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Be computer literate;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Security Officer
JOB GROUP ‘D’ – 10 POSTS
Responsibilities
- To enforce various By-Laws and other relevant
Act of the County Government as directed by the immediate supervisor in
the force command;
- To maintain sanity and order in Busia County
towns;
- Co-ordinate and work with other disciplined
forces/partners in the National Government to maintain peace and order;
- Responding to emergencies
- Guarding of the county Government Property
- Provision of assistance to the public when in
need
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to
time.
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean
Grade D- (Minus) and above or its approved equivalent
- Physical fitness test as applicable to the
Kenya Police Force or its equivalent plus Medical Certificate.
- Minimum entry age of 18-30 years
- Persons who have undergone training with NYS
or other reputable security firms will have an added advantage;
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the
Constitution
Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach
copies of the following additional documents
- Tax Compliance Certificate
- Clearance from HELB where necessary
- Clearance from the Ethics and anti-corruption
commission
- Certificate of good conduct from the police
- CRB Clearance Certificate
How To Apply
Interested and qualified persons are
requested to make their applications attaching copies of their certificates and
testimonials, and send to the undersigned on or before 17th December, 2019 at
5.00 p.m.:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
BUSIA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 1103-50400
BUSIA (K)