County Government of Kajiado
Kajiado County Public Service Board
Vacancies
The office of the Kajiado County
Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill
the following positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176
of the Constitution and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 section 45,50
and 51.
Cooperative Officers
Job Group ‘K’
4 Posts
Duties and responsibilities:-
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Implementation of cooperative
policies, standard and regulations.
·
Implementation of strategies for
promotion of cooperative movement
·
Registration of cooperative societies
·
Arbitrations and settlement of
co-operatives disputes
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Undertake investigations/inquiries
into cooperatives malpractices
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Conduct co-operatives education and
training services
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Carry out Co-operatives audit and
registration of audited accounts
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Carry out Co-operative extension,
consultancy and advisory services
Requirements and competencies for
appointment
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Be a Kenyan citizen
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Be in possession of a diploma from an
institution recognized in Kenya preferably in economics/social sciences
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A minimum of 3 years experience in
relevant field
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Demonstrate attention to detail and
ability to follow procedures
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Meet deadlines and work independently
and cooperatively with team members
·
Ability to write reports and conduct
trainings
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Satisfy the requirements of chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya 2010
Finance Officers
Job Group ‘L’
3 Posts
Duties and responsibilities:-
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Assist in developing sound financial
and accounting policies in line with Public Finance Management Act 2012
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Developing and executing financial
and accounting management and control systems in line with the Public Finance
Management Act 2012
·
Compiling, analyzing and formatting
estimates
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Taking initial action on budget
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Any other duties that may be assigned
Requirements and competencies for
appointment
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Be a Kenyan citizen
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Holds a Diploma in Finance or
Economics from An institution recognized in Kenya
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Must be a CPA (K)/ACCA holder
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Must be a member of ICPAK
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Competent in relevant ICT as a tool
of work.
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Must be conversant with computerized
accounting packages
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Has a minimum of 3 years relevant
professional experience.
·
Satisfy the requirement of chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya 2010
Procurement Officer
Job Group ‘L’
4 Posts
Duties and responsibilities:-
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Purchasing: receive requisitions and
specifications from users, preparation of tenders, and acquiring of goods and
services
·
Storage: commissioning of procured
services, issuing of goods and retiring of boarded goods
·
Control of procurement/ supplies vote
·
Issuing instructions to depots and
other departmental units
·
Disposal of unserviceable equipments
on a recommendation of a board of survey
Requirements and competencies for
appointment
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Holds a Diploma in supplies
management from a recognized institution in Kenya
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Has a minimum of 3 years working
experience in the procurement office of a public or private entity
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Be a registered member of KISM or
CIPS
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Satisfy the requirement of chapter
six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Accountants
Job Group ‘K’
4 Posts
Duties and responsibilities:-
·
Prepare, examine and analyze
accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess
accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
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Responsible for day to day running of
the county treasury including accounting for Authority to Incur Expenditure
(AIE)
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Maintain complete records of finances
for the county treasury
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Prepare any other financial reports
as may be required from time to time by the county treasury
Requirements and competencies for
appointment
·
Be a Kenyan citizen
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Holds a diploma in accounting or
finance or its equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya; or
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CPA(K) or equivalent qualifications
recognized in Kenya
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At least 3 years working experience
in a relevant position
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Excellent strategic planning skills
and able to interact at all levels
·
Computer literate
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Able to work with minimal supervision
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Satisfy the requirement of chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya 2010
Senior Accountant
Job Group ‘L’
1 Post
Duties and responsibilities:-
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Maintaining up-to date books of
accounts
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Preparation of timely and accurate
management reports that fall under his/her section
·
Planning, directing, coordinating ,
supervising areas of control; and setting targets for sections
·
The officer may occasionally be
required to undertake ad hoc assignments relating to accounting functions
·
He/she maybe assigned
responsibilities to authorize payment and sign cheques subject to set limits
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He/she will certify and verify
returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including
inspection and responsible for county assets, records and custody of
accountable documents under his/her section(s)
Requirements and competencies for
appointment
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Served in the grade of accountant I
job group ‘K’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service
for a minimum period of three (3) years and
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Passed part III of the certified
public accountant (CPA) examination or its equivalent recognized qualification
·
or
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A bachelor’s degree in commerce
(accounting or finance option), or
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Business administration (accounting
option) from a recognized institution or its equivalent
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Have passed part II of Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) examination or its equivalent.
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Satisfy the requirements of chapter
six of the constitution of Kenya 2010
How to Apply
Applicants must attach copies of the
following valid documents:
·
Certificate of good conduct from the
Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
·
Clearance certificate from Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB) but exempted for Diploma holders
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Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
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Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission (EACC)
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Clearance certificate from the Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should be send to the
undersigned or hand delivered to our offices at A.C.K Tenebo House, Kajiado 1st
floor on or before Friday 20th June, 2014, 5.00 p.m.
The Secretary
County Public Service Board
Kajiado County
P.O. Box 664 – 001100
Kajiado
Note:
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Any form of canvassing shall lead to
immediate disqualification;
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Kajiado County is an equal
opportunity employer; women, youth and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
