Republic of Kenya
County Government of
Trans Nzoia
County Public Service
Board
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The Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and
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1. Chief Legal Officer
1 Post
Job Group R
Responsible to the
County Secretary for the following duties
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Provide
legal advice on policy developments, strategic direction and on the
interpretation of relevant County legislation.
- Evaluate
legal documents to ensure protection of the County.
- Provide
legislative support to the County including the preparation of briefs on
legislation, and amendments where appropriate.
- Ensure
that all County inventions are patented and its rights protected.
- Identify
strategic priority areas for legal reform and undertake legal research.
- Represent
the County in all legal matters.
- Supervise
staff of the County law office.
- Manage
the legal division budget.
- Any
other duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor
Degree in Law from a recognized university and a diploma from the council
of Legal Education
- Master’s
degree in law from a recognized University is an added advantage.
- Minimum
of ten (10) years practice experience.
- Must be
a registered Advocate of the High Court with a valid practicing license.
- Experience
in preparing policy related briefings and presenting policy proposals.
- Excellent
communication and Interpersonal Skills.
- Creative
and innovative.
- Proficiency
in Computer applications.
- Satisfy
the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.
Terms of Service: Permanent and
Pensionable.
2. Legislative Drafter
2 Posts
Job Group P
Duties and
Responsibilities
The Legislative
Drafter will be responsible to the Chief Legal Officer for;
- Review
all policies, proposed Bills and advice the county government on their
effectiveness in implementing the Constitution; their consistency in
letter and spirit and coherence with other legislation;
- Make
recommendations on policy and legislative interventions required to
implement the constitution;
- Advise
the county government on the drafting language and make proposals for
reviewing the proposed legislation;
- Work
with other legal staff and researchers to organize consultative forums;
draft concepts, program documents and reports;
- Draft
memoranda on proposed amendments and communication to government
Ministries for review of policies and administrative procedures;
- Work in
close coordination with the Attorney General’s Office and the Kenya Law
Reform Commission in preparing final draft Bills for tabling in National
Parliament and County Assembly
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to
this position a candidate must:
- Have a
Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree, post graduate Diploma from the Council of
Legal Education and post graduate qualification in legislative drafting
will be added resource
- Have
served for a minimum period of five (5) years in legislative drafting one
(1) of which must have worked as a legislative drafter at middle
management level in the Public Service or Private Sector or Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) or International Organization with demonstrable
examples of completed drafting tasks, ;
- Be
dynamic, demonstrate awareness of modern drafting guidelines in
facilitating democratic change
- Have
demonstrable awareness of Constitutional Law
- Be of
impeccable integrity, independent, strong analytical ability and fully
embrace for the values and principles in the Constitution.
- Have
ability to work with multiple stakeholders and work long hours to complete
complex tasks within short deadlines is required
- Competent
knowledge of information technology applications is necessary
- Satisfy
the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.
Terms of Service: Contract.
3. Transport Officer
1 Post
Job Group “L”
The Officer at this
level will be responsible to the Head of Administration/ Coordination for;-
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provision
of administration support services in terms of official transport;
- Supervision
and allocation of drivers’ duties;
- Vehicle
service and maintenance;
- Coordination
of transport logistics for various departments from the transport pool
(Fleet management)
- Generating
weekly management reports on operations ;
- Fleet
management;
Requirements for Appointment:
- Be in
possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management / Administration,
Public Administration or any of the Social Sciences,
- Have
worked for at least four (4) years two which should be in the field of
administration in the public sector.
- Have
demonstrable professional competence in documentation work;
- Be a
team player with ability to multi-task and work with a diverse workforce;
- Knowledge
of mechanical engineering for managing essential maintenance works,
- Have
initiative, creativity, innovativeness and be results oriented;
- Have
effective interpersonal and communication skills;
- Analytical
and problem solving skills
- Satisfy
the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution.
For a candidate to meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the
Constitution, he/she must have the following clearance:
- Certificate
of good conduct from the criminal investigations department(CID)
- Clearance
certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- A tax
compliance certificate from Kenya revenue Authority (KRA)
- A
certificate from the Ethics and Anti- corruption Commission (EACC)
Terms of Service: Contract
1. Chief Physical Planner
Job Group M
6 Posts
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the County Physical Planner
- Initiating, preparing and monitoring the
implementation of Sub County and local physical development plans.
- Providing advice on development applications
and development control matters;
- Implementing and providing feedback on
physical planning guidelines and standards.
- Collecting, collating and analyzing urban and
Regional Planning data;
- Preparing action plans for specific projects
such as Residential Housing Schemes, Shopping Centers, Industrial Estates
and Recreational facilities.
- Undertaking studies on matters relating to
Physical Planning at Regional and Local Levels.
- Managing of physical planning data.
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an
officer must:-
- Have served in the grade of Senior Physical
Planner for a minimum period of three (3) years ;
- Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines:- Urban and Regional Planning, urban planning or Town Planning
from a recognized institution;
- Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of
Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
- Have a certificate of computer application
skills from a recognized institution;
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the
Constitution;
- Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as
reflected in work performance and results.
2. Senior Physical Planner
3 Posts
Job Group ‘L’
Duties and Responsibilities
- Report directly to the County Physical
Planner.
- Preparing physical development plans;
- Ensure developments observe statutory and
non-statutory provisions and requirements and are undertaken as approved
and observe the stipulated standards.
- Endure continuous surveillance and monitoring
of developments compliance in the County.
- Carry out routine statutory inspections on
progressing developments in the County.
- Undertake enforcement action to ensure
compliance and enforcements within the County’s jurisdiction;
- Preparing of feedback reports on developments
compliance and enforcement.
- Any other assigned duties by the County
Physical planner.
Requirements for Appointment
- Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines:- Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning
from a recognized Institution;
- Have served in the grade of Chief Physical
Planner for a minimum period of three (3) years ;
- Be a graduate member of Kenya Institute of
Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
- Have a certificate of computer application
skills from a recognized institution;
- Must have attended a Senior Management Course
from a recognized Government Institution.
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the
Constitution;
For a candidate to meet the requirements
of chapter 6 of the Constitution, he/she must have the following clearance:
- Certificate of good conduct from the criminal
investigations department (CID)
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB)
- A tax compliance certificate from Kenya
revenue Authority (KRA)
- A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-
corruption Commission (EACC)
All shortlisted candidates are
required to bring with them the following documents on the day of interview:-
- Original National Identity Card or Passport.
- Original Academic and Professional
Certificates.
- Original VALID Clearance certificates from:
KRA, HELB, EACC and C.I.D.
- Any other documents and testimonials.
Interviews will be Held at the County
Public Service Board’s Boardroom situated on 1st floor at the Trans-Nzoia
County Commissioner’s Building Kitale
How to Apply
All written applications, CVs, copies
of certificates, testimonials and Identity Cards should be submitted in a
sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for
and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 4210, 30200,
Kitale
Important Information to all candidates
All applications should reach the
Secretary County Public Service Board Trans Nzoia at County Commissioner’s
Building 1st floor on or before 17th October, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You can also visit our website www.transnzoia.go.ke
