Republic of Kenya
County Government of Migori
Office of the County Public Service
Board
Migori County Public Service Board
wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant
positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176 and the
County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 section 45.
1. Chief Finance Officer
One (1) Post
Ref No: MCPSB/ 58/2014
The Chief Finance Officer will be the
head the County Treasury and will be responsible to the Chief Officer, Finance
and Economic Planning for efficient management of financial resources of the
Migori County
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Coordinating the budget formulation,
preparation, execution, accounting and reporting to the Chief Officer, Finance
and Economic Planning;
·
Ensuring appropriate and adequate
Financial Management Information Systems are in place;
·
Monitoring, evaluating and overseeing
the management of finances and of the County Government;
·
Assisting County Government public
entities in developing their capacity for efficient, and transparent financial
management;
·
Providing advice to County Government
on the best appropriate financial reporting formats;
·
Developing guidelines for County
accounting staff and training to ensure technical competence;
·
Oversee the implementation of the
approved accounting standards, policies and concepts to ensure compliance.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Finance, Commerce or Accounting from university recognized in Kenya;
·
Be a holder of CPA(K);
·
Be registered with Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya(ICPAK);
·
Have at least five (5) years post qualification
experience at managerial level;
·
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Terms of Service: Permanent/Contract
2. Managing Director
One (1) Post
Ref No. MCPSB /59/2014
Mikutra Water and Sanitation Company
is a Water Service Provider owned by the County Government of Migori and
operating within Migori County under a Service Provision Agreement with Lake
Victoria South Water Services Board.
Reporting to the Board of Directors,
the Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing the day to day
management of operations as well as providing visionary leadership to the
company
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Providing a visionary leadership and
direction to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources;
·
Spearheading the formulation and
implementation of best practice policies and procedures to enhance operational
efficiency
·
Fostering a corporate culture that
promotes high customer service standards, ethical practices and good corporate
citizenship
·
Continuously reviewing the business
strategy and recommending appropriate changes in line with the changing
business environment.
·
Overseeing the preparation of the
business plans, operating budgets and management reports to facilitate decision
making by the Board
·
Developing and ensuring good
relationship with the relevant stakeholders and institutions.
·
Guiding the Board and Management team
in implementing the provisions in the New Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Water
Act 2002.
·
Must be willing to work under a
Performance Contract.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Degree in Civil Engineering, Water
Engineering, Commerce, Economics or any other relevant degree from a recognize
University.
·
Five (5) years experience in the
water sector in a management position, three of which must have been held in a
senior position.
·
Should be computer literate and a
person of high integrity.
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Demonstrate leadership abilities with
excellent interpersonal communication skills.
·
Must be results oriented and self
driven.
·
Must Satisfy the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Terms of Service: Contract
3. Director of Tourism
One (1) Post
Ref No. MCPSB/60/2014
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Tourism will be
responsible to the Chief Officer, Trade and Regulations for:-
·
Operations and Administration of
tourism;
·
Development and management of
projects and programmes in the tourism department;
·
Coordination of implementation of
policies and plans;
·
Promotion of public Private
Partnership;
·
Formulating and implementing tourism
development policies on information and communication technology;
·
Promotion of tourism within Migori
County,
·
Carrying out tourism education,
awareness and training;
·
Enforcement of compliance with the
tourism legislation in Migori County;
·
Monitoring performance on growth and
development of the Tourism sector within Migori County;
·
Offering advisory and extension services
to the tourism sector;
·
Liaise with stakeholders to promote
tourism and wildlife conservations;
·
Develop e- tourism platforms,
including websites, and constructing business databases;
·
Develop funding proposals;
·
Coordinate local tourism in Migori
County;
Requirements for Appointments
·
Be a Kenyan citizen
·
Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in
Tourism or related field from a recognized University;
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills;
·
Be creative and innovative;
·
Proficiency in computer applications;
·
Understanding of Devolution, the
county development Objectives and Vision 2030
·
Have a knowledge, experience and
distinguished career of not less than five (5) years in Tourism
·
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Terms of Service: Permanent/Contract
4. County Physical Planner
One (1) Post
Ref No. MCPSB /61/2014
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Implementing Physical Planning Act
(CAP. 286) and Urban Areas and Cities Act Number 13 of 2011;
·
Providing advice to the Government of
Migori County on physical planning matters;
·
Formulating regional and local
physical development policies, guidelines and strategies;
·
Certifying all physical development
plans and building plans, change of users, extension of users, extension of
leases, subdivision schemes and recommending Environmental Impact Assessments;
·
Providing guidelines for regulating
use of land;
·
Ensuring proper physical planning
practice in urban and rural areas;
·
Initiating research and innovation on
urbanization strategies and policies and any other matter arising out of
planning activities;
·
Being the secretary of the Physical
Planning Liaison Committee;
·
Planning and managing physical
planning projects/ programmes at the county in collaboration with National Land
Commission and County Government;
·
Collaborating and partnering with
local, regional and international stakeholders;
·
Developing, implementing and
realizing strategic plans and objectives;
·
Preparing annual state of physical
planning in the county reports;
·
Preparing and implementing the
performance targets, work plans and contract;
·
Overseeing planning and budgeting for
department and mobilization of resources;
Requirement for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen
·
Be in a possession of a bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning; Urban
planning or Town Planning from a university recognized in Kenya;
·
Have experience of 5 years and above
in Physical Planning;
·
Be a cooperate member of Kenya
Institute of Planners (KIP) or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town
Planning Chapter);
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Be registered by the Physical
Planners Registration Board;
·
Have a certificate in computer
application skills from a recognized institution;
·
Demonstrate managerial and
professional competence in work performance and understanding of national
policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to Physical Planning
function;
·
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
Terms of Service: Permanent/Contract
5. Accountants
Twelve (12) Posts
Ref No. MCPSB/62/2014
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Implementing accounting standards and
systems’
·
Follow up on implementation of audit
recommendations, Compile county Treasury Memorandum;
·
Consolidation of cash flow
projections by county departments;
·
Maintain the asset register;
·
Efficient organization, control and
coordination of Accounting unit, interpretation of financial policies,
budgeting controls, management accounting methods and financial returns
specifically, the provision of financial information for decision making;
·
Developing for consideration by the
County Treasury, draft accounting policies, procedures, regulations and
standards for operation and control purposes;
·
Application of budgeted funds for
operations and control purposes;
·
Sourcing and collection of funds for
augmenting expenditure;
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Be a holder of a relevant Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized university recognized in Kenya
·
Be a holder of CPA (K);
·
Demonstrable experience in a public
institution in managing the accounting functions;
·
Have at least two (2) years post
qualification experience, in a busy commercial or public financial institution;
·
Satisfy the requirement of chapter
six of the Kenya constitution.
Terms of Service: Permanent/Contract
6. Drivers
Twenty (20) Posts
Ref No. MCPSB /63/2014
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Driving a motor vehicle as authorized
·
Ensuring Safety of passengers and
brakes/or goods therein;
·
Maintenance of work tickets for
vehicles assigned;
·
Carrying out routine checks on the
vehicles cooling oil, electrical, and brake systems, tyre pressures etc;
·
Ensuring security and safety of the
vehicles on and off the road.
Requirements for Appointment
·
Be a Kenyan Citizen
·
Be a holder of at least Certificate
of Primary Education( CPE) or Kenya Certificate of Primary Education(KCPE);
·
Driving experience of not less than
five(5) years;
·
A valid driving license free from any
current endorsement(s) and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the
officer is required to drive;
·
Defensive driving license from
Automobile Association(AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
·
Suitability Test Certificate from
Ministry of Public Works;
·
Demonstrated outstanding professional
competence and integrity in work performance and results;
·
A valid certificate of Good Conduct
from the Criminal Investigate Department (CID).
Terms of Service: Permanent/Contract
How to Apply:
1. All applications should be
submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating
the reference number for position applied for and submitted to:
The Chairman
Migori County Public Service Board
P.O Box 365- 40400
Suna
2. Hand delivered applications should
be dropped at the offices of the County Public Service Board located at Msomi
Teachers’ College
3. All applications should reach the
Chairman County Public Service Board not later than Friday 30th May, 2014.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be
required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional
certificates and testimonials
6. For candidates to meet the
requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, applicants must
obtain the following clearance:
·
Tax compliance certificate from KRA
·
Clearance certificate from HELB
·
Clearance certificate from Ethics and
Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
·
Certificate of good conduct from
criminal investigation department
Note: People with Disability,
Marginalized Groups and Women are encouraged to apply.
