Republic
of Kenya
Office
of The Governor
County
Government of Elgeyo / Marakwet
Pursuant to the constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012, the County Government of Elgeyo / Marakwet invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
Pursuant to the constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012, the County Government of Elgeyo / Marakwet invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
1. Legal Advisor
(1
Post)
Requirement
for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen
- Be a holder of
at least a first degree in law from a recognized university in Kenya.
- Have knowledge,
experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten years as a
legal practitioner
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Providing legal
advice to the Governor.
- Representing the
Governor on civil matters as need arises.
- Keeping abreast
of legal and policy developments.
- Providing legal
support to the Governor including briefs on legislation as well as
preparing amendments where appropriate.
- Identifying
strategic priority areas that require Law Reforms.
- Undertaking
legal research.
Remuneration:
- Salary Scale:
KSh.138, 501-195,000 p.m
- House Allowance:
Ksh.20, 000p.m
- Commuter
Allowance Ksh: 16,000 p.m
- Terms of
Service: Contract
2. Public Relations Officer
(1
Post)
Requirement
for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen
- Be a holder of
at least a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass
Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences from a recognized university in Kenya.
- Have knowledge,
experience and a distinguished career of not less than five years in
Public Communication; and
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Development and
distribution of Press Releases and other materials to the media.
- Coordinating and
organizing press teams for prompt and effective coverage of the Governor’s
functions
- Drafting
speeches and talking notes for the Governor; and
- Any other duties
as May be assigned.
Remuneration:
- Salary Scale:
KSh.48, 190 -65,290 p.m
- House Allowance:
Ksh.17, 000p.m
- Commuter
Allowance Ksh: 8,000 p.m
- Terms of
Service: Contract
3. Information Communication System Manager
(1
Post)
Requirement
for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
Citizen.
- Be a holder of
at least a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related
disciplines from a recognized university in Kenya.
- A Masters Degree
in Computer Science or any other ICT related disciplines from a recognized
university in Kenya.
- Demonstrated
professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and
directing work; and
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Developing and
managing Information Technology policies and programmes within the County.
- Planning,
developing and implementing the IS budget.
- Researching and
installing new systems, benchmarking state-of- the-art practices and
adhering to legal regulations including software licensing laws.
- Providing
strategic operating systems and hardware direction for the County
- Sustaining
information systems results by defining, delivering, and supporting
systems and auditing application of systems
- Enhancing
information systems results by identifying information systems technology
opportunities and developing application strategies
- Maintaining
staff by facilitating recruiting, selecting, orienting and training
employees; and
- Accomplishing
information systems staff results by communicating job expectations;
planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, coaching, counseling,
and disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing
systems, policies and procedures.
Note:
Possession
of relevant professional qualifications in ICT such as Certified Information
Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Analyst (CISA), Microsoft
Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Information
Technology Professional (MCITP), or Cisco, Certified Network Administrator
(CCNA) shall be an added Advantage.
Remuneration:
- Salary Scale:
ksh.138, 501-195,000 p.m
- House Allowance:
Ksh.20, 000p.m
- Commuter
Allowance Ksh: 16,000 p.m
- Terms of
Service: Contract
Note:
Candidates
wishing to apply for the above positions should seek clearance from the
following agencies:
- Kenya Revenue
Authority
- Higher Education
Loans Board
- Ethics and
Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal
Investigation Department
Copies
of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.
How
to Apply
All
applications should submit their applications together with copies of their
detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting
documents.
The
positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Applications
should be submitted to:
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 220-30700
Iten
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 220-30700
Iten
Email:
emcounty2013@gmail.com
All
applications should reach this office on or before 31st July, 2013.
