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 position as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 11 and section 235 and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Sections 44,45, 50 51, 58 and 63
Migori County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant position as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 11 and section 235 and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Sections 44,45, 50 51, 58 and 63
1. Deputy County Secretary
One (1) Post
MCPSB /101/2014
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
- To deputize the County Secretary
- Responsible for the supervision of support
functions, administration and ensuring synergy within the Governor’s
office so as to deliver results.
- Overseeing and co-coordinating the County’s
procurement and warehousing functions and ensuring compliance with the
Public procurement and Disposal act and regulations
- Providing strategic direction in the
performance of the support and operations functions of the Governor’s
office5. Co-coordinating the Governors internal and external audits
- Responsible for overseeing the financial
service in line with Public Finance Management Act of the Governor’s
office.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the
office of the Governor
(b) Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of Kenya
- Hold a degree from a recognized university in
Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Finance or other degree in a
related field.
- Must have work experience of not less than 5
years, in administration, Financial management or Strategic management at
a senior level.
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the
constitution,
- Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya
and County Government Act 2012,
- Have ability to work in multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
- 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.
(c) Terms of Service: Contract / Permanent
2. Director County Administrative
Services
One (1) Post
MCPSB /102/2014
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The Director in charge of County
Administrative services will be responsible to the Deputy County Secretary for
the following:
- Assist the County Secretary in coordinating
functions and duties and follow up to ensure that decisions are
implemented and discharged as directed by the Executive to the respective
departments;
- Ensure efficiency in the management of the
County resources within the County;
- Ensure that different departmental offices
align their service delivery to the priorities and objectives set out in
the County policies and plans.
- Develop and implement organizational
strategies and policies, and directing a broad range of services including
office allocation and hospitality management;
- Improve processes and policies, manage
administrative staff and play a role in long-term organizational planning;
- Coordinate Cabinet Subcommittees, reviewing
county policies, legislations and programs
- Coordinate the preparation of the Quarterly,
Semi-Annual and Annual Reports for Submission to the County Assembly;
- Coordinate the preparation of the County Bills
for publication and Submission to the County Assembly;
- Implementation of policies and development
plans relating to the department; and
- Ensure prudence in the use of allocated
resources
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to
time;
(b) Requirements for Appointment
- Have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or
its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- At least 5 years working experience at a
senior management level
- Be conversant with government protocols and
etiquette.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
(c) Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent.
1. Deputy Director Protocal Function
One (1) Post
MCPSB /103/2014
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide protocol guidance to H.E the
Governor and the Deputy Governor (DG), and senior officers of Migori
County Government, as well as the partners of these officers as needed;
- To serves as a liaison with protocol officials
in the Migori County Government and other VIPs;
- To assist with questions of protocol,
precedence, and local customs and practices;
- To facilitate meetings, by ensuring proper
etiquette for official engagements, and streamline interactions with
dignitaries and other important guests
- To plan events and focus more on personnel
issues;
- To guide leaders, be they elected officials or
corporate executives, away from etiquette or cultural mistakes through
research and a great deal of tact.
- To engage in quite a bit of direct advising
and coach senior Government officials or speakers about what to do and how
to act;
- Depending on the seriousness of the event or
engagement in question, to help rehearse or practice different greetings
or role-play potentially tough scenarios;
- When foreign cultures are involved, to
research potentially offensive customs or turns of phrase, and coach all
travelers of common mistakes and ways to avoid them;
- To exercise Judgment, be able to work
independently and respond to time-sensitive deadlines and show initiative
and use own judgment in deciding technical arrangements for official
functions
- To draft routine official and social
correspondence related to protocol and events for H.E the Governor’s
signature, including letters of thanks, condolence, or congratulations, or
may task appropriate sections to provide drafts, as necessary;
- To receive and distribute incoming circular
diplomatic notes from VIPS and maintain master file of these documents.
- Inventories and requests replenishment of H.E
the Governor’s supply of official stationery, invitation cards, place
cards, menu cards, etc;
- To work closely with the office of the County
Secretary, Public Affairs, and other Government sections, compiles
biographic information on prominent Migori County personalities, as
needed/requested;
- To Assists with arrival and departure
arrangements at Kenyan Airports for H.E the Governor, and other VIPs of
the County Government and other agencies.
- To establish and maintain working contacts
with airline staff, police, customs, and other relevant officials at
airport;
- To review newspapers for items of social
interest--marriage, birth, death, and change of social/business status of
well-known County Government personalities. Clip articles and/or advise
Front Office of events.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
- Have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences ,
International Relations and Communication (PR) or its equivalent from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- At least three years of relevant work
experience in the areas of protocol in Diplomatic Mission or an
International Organization;
- Demonstrates knowledge of protocol related
requirements and administrative processes and procedures;
- Demonstrates professional competency and
mastery of subject matter; efficiency and commitment in meeting deadlines
and achieving results;
- Adequate knowledge and experience with
relevant computer software (MS Office suite and Lotus Notes);
- Ability to draft a wide range of
correspondences, speak and write clearly and effectively and tailors
language, tone, style and format to match audience;
- Sound planning and organizational skills and
ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required;
- Good judgment and tact when handling sensitive
issues;
- Self-driven with ability to work independently
with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Be conversant with government protocols and
etiquette;
- Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six
of the constitution of Kenya 2010 .
(c) Terms of Service: Contract/Permanent.
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 addressed to:
The Chairman,
Migori County Public Service
Board,
P.O Box 365- 40400
Migori- Suna
2. Hand delivered applications should
be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at
Msomi Teachers’ College on Migori.
3. All applications should reach the
Chairman Migori County Public Service Board on or before Wednesday 30th
October, 2014.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and Professional certificates and testimonials.
5. For candidates to meet the
requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must
obtain the following clearance:
- Tax compliance certificate from KRA
- Clearance certificate from HELB
- Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti
corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of good conduct from Criminal
Investigation Department
NB: Women, People living With Disabilities and
Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply,
Only shortlisted and successful
candidate will be contacted;
Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification;
Migori County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer.