Republic
of Kenya
County
Government of Kakamega
Office
of the Governor
Vacancies
Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No.
17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from
suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:1. County Secretary
(1
Post)
Job
Group ‘T’
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
County Secretary shall provide guidance and direction to the county public
service and will be answerable to the Governor.
Duties
will include:
- Being the head
of the county public service;
- Being
responsible for arranging the business and keeping the minutes, of the
county executive committee subject to the directions of the executive
committee;
- Conveying the
decisions of the county executive committee to the appropriate persons or
authorities;
- Ensuring
efficient management of resources and co-ordination of County Government
resource; and
- Performing any
other functions as directed by the county executive committee.
Requirements:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen.
- Be in possession
of a bachelor’s degree, and a master’s degree in either strategic
management, business administration, economics or equivalent
qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Have working
experience of not less than 10 years at managerial level.
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
- Be conversant
with Government policies and regulations
- Be conversant
with the Constitution of Kenya and devolution laws.
- Have ability to
work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
- Have capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict timelines.
- Have good
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the national values and principles of
governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of
Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration
Salary:
Kshs.152, 060- Kshs.302,980
House
allowance: Kshs.70, 000
Other
allowances: Kshs. 140,600
Terms
of service: Contract.
2. County Chief Officers
(13
Posts)
Job
Group ‘S’
The
13 posts are in the following Ministries:
County
Treasury and Economic Planning (2)
i) Finance
ii) Planning
i) Finance
ii) Planning
Education,
Science and Technology, and ICT.
Agriculture,
Livestock, Fisheries, and Co-operatives (3)
Agriculture
and Co-operatives
Fisheries
Development
Livestock
Development
Health
Services
Lands,
Housing, Urban Areas and Physical Planning.
Public
Service and Administration
Transport
& Infrastructure
Labour,
Social Services, Culture, Youth and Sports.
Environment,
Natural Resources, Energy, Water and Forestry.
Industrialization,
Trade and Tourism.
Duties
and responsibilities
The
Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific ministry and shall
be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
Duties will include:
- The
administration of a county ministry.
- Formulation 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.
- Ensuring
compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- Be a Kenya
citizen.
- Have a
Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Possession of a
Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Have vast
knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field,
five of which should be in a managerial position,
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030,
- Be a strategic
thinker and result oriented.
- Have excellent
communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Have capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict timelines.
- Have ability to
work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
- Satisfies the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration
Salary:
Kshs.120, 270- Kshs.180,660 p.m.
House
allowance: Kshs.56, 000 p.m.
Other
Allowances: Kshs20, 000 p.m
Terms
of service: Contract.
3. Head of County Treasury (Accounting)
(1
Post)
Job
Group ‘R’
Duties
and responsibilities
The
officer will be the head of Accounting Function and responsible to the Chief
Officer, Finance, for efficient management of Accounting Services at the
County.
Duties will include:
- Advising on all
accounting matters;
- Implementing
Government accounting standards and policies;
- Designing and
developing County accounting systems;
- Implementing and
coordinating the budgeting process;
- Ensuring
budgetary control ;
- Mobilising
resources for funding the budgetary requirements of the County Government
and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources.
- Developing and
ensuring the implementation of internal controls;
- Maintaining the
accounting systems and records;
- Advising on the
efficient use of financial resources and county assets
- Maintaining the
county’s books of accounts;
- Preparing the
financial statements including the Balance Sheet, Income and Expenditure
and Cash Flows;
- Preparing
financial reports in line with County and National Governments’
requirements;
- Supervising
staff in the function;
- Facilitating
internal and external audit of the financial statements;
- Undertaking
capacity building for staff in the treasury (accounting) function;
- Ensuring
compliance with the Values and Principles as outlined in Articles 10 and
232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- Have served in
Job Group ‘P’ and above in the Public Service or in a comparable position
in the Private Sector, for a minimum period of five (5) years
- Have a Bachelor
of Commerce (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration), Economics
Degree or its equivalent.
- Have MBA or MA
in Economics degree or in any other relevant field from a recognized
university.
- Be registered
with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in
good standing.
- Have shown
exemplary leadership qualities.
- Have capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict timelines.
- Have ability to
work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
- Satisfies the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration:
Salary:
Kshs. 109,089 – Kshs. 144,928 p.m.
House
Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Other
Allowances: Kshs. 16,000 p.m.
Terms
of service: Permanent.
4. Head of County Supply Chain Management
(1
Post)
Job
Group
‘R’
Duties and responsibilities
The
officer will head the Supply Chain Management Unit and be responsible to the
Chief Officer, Finance, for the efficient management of Supply Chain Management
Services in the County.
Duties will include:
- Policy
implementation and interpretation on supply chain management;
- Advising the
Chief Officer, Finance, on matters pertaining to Supply Chain Management;
- Providing
guidance in overall supply chain management policy.
- Issuing
administrative guidelines on implementation and interpretation of the
Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Relevant Regulations;
- Introducing
modern inventory management techniques and approaches;
- Implementing
e-government procurement strategies;
- Interpreting
international trade agreements/policies related to procurement;
- Implementing
inventory management information system;
- Providing
guidance on procurement policies and procedures;
- Liaising with
other sections on issues of procurement;
- Providing
overall guidance on contract design and management;
- Providing
guidance on disposal of County Government inventory and other assets;
- Advising on
quality assurance on goods, works and services;
- Management,
training and development of County Supply Chain Management personnel;
- Ensuring the
attainment of the objectives outlined in the Public Procurement and
Disposal Act, 2005, including promotion of local industry economic
development;
- Ensuring
compliance with the Values and Principles as outlined in Articles 10 and
232 of the Constitution of Kenya
Requirements:
- Have served in
job Group ‘P’ and above in the Public Service or in a comparable position
in the Private Sector for a minimum period of 5 years;
- Have a Post
Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of
the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement
& Supplies Management, Marketing, Law, Engineering or the equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have a Masters
degree in any of the following: Procurement and Supplies Management,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce
or other relevant field from a recognized university;
- Have shown
exemplary leadership qualities;
- Be a member of
relevant professional body and in good standing.
- Have capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict timelines.
- Have ability to
work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
- Satisfies the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration:
Salary:
Kshs. 109,089 – Kshs. 144,928 p.m.
House
Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Other
Allowances: Kshs. 16,000 p.m.
Terms
of service: Permanent.
5. Principal Liaison Officer
(1
Post)
Job
Group
‘R’
Duties
and responsibilities
The
Principal Liaison Officer shall be based in Nairobi, responsible for the
coordination of activities and events for the county and will be answerable to
the Governor.
Duties will include:
- Coordinating
activities with National and County Governments and other agencies,
- Providing
Protocol Support and Public Relations Services,
- Identifying
investment opportunities with local and overseas investors,
- Planning,
managing, documenting and reporting on County affairs,
- Implementing
activities and assignments relating to maintaining and enhancing the image
of the county,
- Facilitating
movement, accommodation and appointments for county officials and guests,
- Preparing
itineraries and agendas for county officials and guests,
- Planning and
conducting official events,
- Advising on
current and future events that are beneficial to the county,
- Providing
periodic reports,
- Ensuring
compliance with the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and
232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen,
- Have served in
job Group ‘P’ and above in the Public Service or in a comparable position
in the Private Sector for a minimum period of 5 years;
- Be a holder of a
Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the
following fields: finance, economics or marketing.
- Be a holder of a
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: finance, economics,
business administration, or communication.
- Have
qualifications and experience in administration or management,
- Have capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict timelines.
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution
- Be computer
literate
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration
Salary:
Kshs.109,089- Kshs.144,928 p.m.
House
allowance: Kshs. 40,000 p.m.
Other
allowances: Kshs. 16,000 p.m.
Terms
of Service: Permanent
6. Sub-County Administrators
(12
Posts)
Job
Group
‘Q’
Duties
and responsibilities
The
sub-county administrator shall be responsible for the coordination, management and
supervision of the general administrative functions in the sub-county unit, and
will be answerable to the Chief Officer, Public Service and Administration.
Duties will include:
- The development
of policies and plans;
- Coordinating
developmental activities to empower the community;
- The provision
and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;
- Exercise any
functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under
section 86 of The County Government Act, 2012;
- Facilitation and
coordination of citizen participation in the development of policies and
delivery of services
- Coordinating the
management and supervision of general administrative functions
- Ensuring
effective service delivery;
- Ensuring
compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Performing any
other functions that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen,
- Be a holder of a
bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya,
- Have working
experience of not less than 10 years,
- Have
qualifications and experience in administration or management,
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration
Salary:
Kshs.89,748 – Kshs.120,270 p.m.
House
allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Other
allowances: Kshs. 14,000 p.m.
Terms
of Service: Permanent.
7. Protocol Officer
(1
Post)
Job
Group
‘N’
Duties
and responsibilities
The
protocol officer shall be responsible for organizing and coordinating official
public functions and will be answerable to the Chief of Staff
Duties will include:
- Organizing
official events,
- Preparing the
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
- Facilitating
appointments.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan
citizen,
- Be a holder of a
Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya and a
post-graduate qualification in any of the following; communication,
journalism, public relations or marketing,
- Possession of a
master’s degree will be an added advantage,
- Have working
experience of not less than 5 years, preferably in Public Relations,
- Satisfy the
requirements of chapter six of the constitution.
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public
service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer
literate.
Remuneration
Salary:
Kshs. 48,190 – Kshs.65,290 p.m.
House
allowance: Kshs. 17,000 p.m.
Other
allowances: Kshs. 8,000 p.m.
Terms
of Service: Permanent.
Note: For candidates to
meet requirements of chapter six, all applicants are required to get clearance
from the following:
- 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 any other supporting
documents.
The
positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega
County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.
Applications
should be submitted to:
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 36-50100
Kakamega
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 36-50100
Kakamega
Hand
delivered applications can be submitted to the County Headquarters at the
Customer Care Desk.
All
applications should reach this office on or before 23rd July 2013.
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunities employer, all are encouraged to apply.
