County Government of Kilifi
County Public Service Board
Kilifi 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 County
Government Act No. 17 of 2012
1. County Head of Treasury - Accounting
1 Post
JG ‘R’.
The Officer will be the Head of
Accounting and will be responsible to the Chief Officer Finance for efficient
management and accounting services at the County.
Specific duties will include
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Advising County government on all
County Public financial accounting matters;
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Implementing approved government
accounting standards;
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Designing and developing County
accounting systems
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Providing advice to the County
Government on the best appropriate adhoc financial reporting formats;
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Providing a link between the County
and National accounting standards bodies on matters relating to Public Sector
Financial reporting;
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Develop guidelines for County
accounting staffing levels and training to ensure technical competence;
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Participate in County policy
Committees
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Oversee the implementation of the
approved accounting standards, policies bases and concepts to ensure
compliance;
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Undertake capacity building for staff
at County level;
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Ensuring proper banking arrangements
are in place between County government, CBK and Commercial banks;
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Direct and control operations of the
County Exchequer account; and
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Participate in the relevant
Committees of County Assembly as advisor to the members and follow up on
recommendations thereof including County Treasury memorandum; and oversee the
Accounting operations of the Sub Counties.
Requirements for Appointment
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Bachelor Degree in either Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or in a relevant equivalent
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Be a holder of CPA (K) or its
recognized equivalent
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Be registered with the institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
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Relevant working experience of not
less than five years
Terms of Service: Contract
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2. County Head of Budgeting Function -
Policy Unit
1 Post
JG ‘R’.
The officer will be the Head of
County Budgeting Function Policy Unit and will be responsible to the Chief
Officer Finance and Economic Planning for the efficient management of Budget
Policy Services at the County.
Specific duties will include:
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Analyzing, formulating and overseeing
the management of fiscal policies and other economic policies
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Formulating, implementing and
analyzing tax policies such as property rates, entertainment taxes and any
other tax that a County is Authorized to impose by an Act of parliament
·
Reviewing analyzing and advising on
matters relating to private investment;
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Formulating and analysis of economic
policies;
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Undertaking, coordination and
preparing public financial programmes;
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Administering tax and private
investment incentives;
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Monitoring fiscal sectors and County
reforms;
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Actively participating in the County
budget preparation;
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Monitoring the implementation of the
policies in the County Budget
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Preparing the County Fiscal Strategy
paper and County Budget Review & Outlook paper
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Coordinating the preparation of
annual County budget and preparing the estimates of revenue and expenditure of
County Government
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Coordinating the implementation of
the budget of the County Government; and
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Monitoring and developing
inter-governmental fiscal relations.
Requirements for appointment
·
Bachelor Degree in Economics or any
other relevant field from a recognized University
·
Relevant working experience of not
less than five years
·
Holder of CPA (K) is an added
advantage.
Terms of Service: Contract
3. Procurement Officers
5 Posts
The officers will be reporting to the
Head of Supply Chain Management
Specific duties will include
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Planning and coordination of Supplies
Management
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Enforcement of Government procurement
regulations, systems and procedures
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Preparation of Supplies estimates and
vote control
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Preparation of a procurement plan for
a financial year
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Initiation of Policy, review and
updating of existing regulations, supplies management and planning
·
Training and Development of Supplies
personnel
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Ensuring timely supply of quality
goods and services
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Monitoring market trends
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Managing Suppliers effectively
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Making recommendation for disposal of
idle and obsolete stores
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Supervision of stores staff
Requirements for Appointment
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Bachelor degree in Purchasing and
Supplies Management from a recognized University or any business degree with a
post graduate diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
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Relevant work experience of not less
than five (5) years
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Results driven and a team player.
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Candidates must be Computer literate
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High degree of integrity and honesty
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Demonstrate knowledge and experience
in Public Procurement
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Demonstrate good Communication and
analytical skills
Terms of Service: Contract
4. Tourism Officer
1 Post
Department of Trade,
Industrialization, Co-operative Development, Tourism& Wildlife
Specific duties will include;
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Assist in identifying potential
project ideas and tourism activities in line with mission and objectives of the
Department for the tourist sector
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Prepare programmes and projects,
annual budget requirements and work plans of the section
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Responsible for implementation of
specific projects
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Coordinate compilation of information
and data from all sections of industry and maintain a database.
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Disseminate/ provide tourism
information on local resources and facilities
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Develop a tourism platform, including
on local resources
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Writing and presenting reports for
Committees
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Devising and Coordinating marketing
campaigns
Requirements for Appointment
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Diploma in Tourism/ Tour guiding
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Relevant work experience of at least
five years
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Degree in Tourism Management will be
an added advantage
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Computer Literate
5. Wildlife Officer
1 Post
Department of Trade,
Industrialization, Cooperative Development, Tourism & Wildlife
Specific duties will include;
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Providing conservation Education
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Assist in identifying potential
project ideas and activities in line with the mission and objectives of the
Department for wildlife Sector
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Coordinate compilation of information
and data from the industry and maintain a database
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Liaise with Kenya wildlife services
on behalf of the County Department
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Prepare and provide the management
with reports, statistics forecaster and other information necessary for
effective planning and development
Requirements for appointment
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Diploma in Wildlife and Range
Management
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Relevant work experience of at least
2 years
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Be Computer Literate
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Be conversant with Kilifi County
Wildlife environment
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A degree in wildlife and Range
Management is an added advantage
Terms of Service for both Tourism and
Wildlife officers: Contract
6. Administrative Assistant
1 Post
Department of Trade,
Industrialization, Cooperative Development, Tourism& Wildlife
Specific duties include;
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Ensure cleanliness and neatness of
office
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Manning of office
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Ensure safe custody of department
assets
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Coordinate and supervise maintenance
and cleanliness of office equipment
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Ensure availability of office
Supplies
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Ensure communication systems are
functional (email, telephone, faxes, mails)
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Managing administration travel,
accommodation and logistics of the department
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Maintain effective flow of
communication within and outside the country e.g mails, statements, telephone.
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Writing and presenting reports to
management as requested
Requirements for Appointment
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Diploma in Office Management/
Administration
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Degree in Business
Management/Administration is an added advantage
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Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
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Be Computer Literate
Terms of Service: Contract
7. Human Resource Officers
3 Posts
JG ‘P’
The Human Resource officers will
support the functions of the County Public Service Board Committees on
(i) Recruitment and Selection
(ii) Performance Management
(iii) Planning, Monitoring and
Reporting
(iv) Human Resource Management and
Development
(v) Compliance and Quality Assurance
Specific duties will include;
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Supporting the establishment and
operationalization of Human Resource Management function
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Ensuring correct interpretation of
Human Resource policies, rules, regulations, labour laws and other relevant
statutes
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Supporting the establishment of
Performance Management systems
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Preparation of Human resource reports
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Support Planning, Monitoring and
Reporting functions of the Board
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Developing & instilling proper HR
Audit systems, job evaluation tools, Schemes of Service, HR manuals and payroll
systems
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Offering advice on public Service
regulations and guidelines as well as Human Resource Management policies
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Preparing briefs on disciplinary
cases received in the County for decision making by the Board.
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Preparation of briefs on appeals and
applications for review to be considered by the Board
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Ensuring conformity and compliance to
HR policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations and Articles (232) (1) on
Values and Principles of Public Service
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Offer advice on Human Resource
Development including Training, Needs Assessment and Capacity building.
Requirements for Appointment
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Bachelor degree in Business
Administration(Human Resource Option) or Social sciences with Higher Diploma in
Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
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Relevant working experience of not
less than five (5) years
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A thorough understanding of Human
Resources Management policies, regulations and Employee Relations
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Demonstrate high degree of
professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the
general organization and management of Human Resources
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Understanding of Labor laws and other
statutes that impact on Human Resource Management
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A Master’s degree in Human Resource
Management will be an added advantage.
Terms of Service: Contract
How to Apply
All applicants must;
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Be Kenyan citizens
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
All applicants should attach a
detailed Curriculum Vitae, three Referees and copies of Academic and
Professional Certificates, a copy of National Identity Card or Passport and
other relevant supporting documents.
The position applied for should be
indicated on TOP of the Envelope.
Applications should be addressed to;
The Secretary, County Public Service
Board
Kilifi County Government
P.O Box 491
Kilifi
Manual applications should be
delivered to office of the Secretary County Public Service Board located off
Hospital lane next to Kilifi Law Courts, Kilifi Town not later than 30th June,
2014.
Kilifi County is an equal opportunity
employer hence encourages women and physically challenged persons to apply.
Note:
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.