Republic
of Kenya
County
Government of Nyeri
Nyeri
County Public Service Board
The
County Government of Nyeri wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to
fill the following position:
Information
Officer
1
Post
Job
Group “ J”
Reporting
to the Principal Information Officer, the Information Officer will have the
following duties and responsibilities;
- Assisting
in the development of communications and media strategy.
- Assisting
in sourcing and arranging for appropriate television and radio programs to
disseminate information on activities of the Governor
- Assisting
in documenting the Governor’s events through video, photography and press
cutting.
- Assisting
in the preparation and placement of radio and TV infomericals
- Assisting
in the preparation of exhibitions and trade fairs
- Any
other duty as may be assigned.
Requirements for appointment
- Be
a holder of at least a diploma in any of the following disciplines from a
recognized institution in Kenya:- Mass Communication, Journalism, Public
Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies / Sciences
- Have
relevant knowledge and experience of not less than three (3) years in
Public Communications
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic
salary - Kshs 24,662-29,918 p.m
- House
Allowance - Kshs 4,5000 p.m
- Commuter
Allowance - Kshs 4,000 p.m
- Terms
of Service - Pensionable or Contract (Renewable based on Performance)
- Service
Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on completion of the contract
- Medical
Cover - Provided for self, spouse and dependent children up to 21 years of
age
- Leave
- 30 days annual leave with leave allowance
Office of The Governor
Principal Information Officer
1 Post
Job Group “N”
Reporting to the Director, Governor’s Press Service, the Principal Information Officer will be responsible for the following;
- Development of communications and media
strategy.
- Sourcing and arranging for appropriate
television and radio programs to disseminate information on activities of
the Governor
- Documenting the Governor’s events
- Supervising the preparation and placement of
radio and TV infomericals
- Coordinating and organizing press teams for
prompt and effective coverage of the Governor’s functions
- Drafting speeches and talking notes for the
Governor
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree
from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the following
disciplines:- Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate
Communications, Communication Studies, Media Studies/ Sciences
- Have relevant knowledge and experience of not
less than five years in Public Communications
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs 48,190 – 65,290 p.m
- House Allowance - Kshs 17,000 p.m
- Commuter Allowance - Kshs 8,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on
completion of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Department of Lands &
Infrastructure Development
Director Education & Training
1 Post
Job Group “R”
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the
Director will be responsible for all matters related to education and training.
Other duties and responsibilities
will include the following;
- Preparation and implementation of the
Directorates strategic plan and annual work plans.
- Overseeing and coordinating promotion and
implementation of ECDE and Youth Polytechnic Projects, policies and
programmes.
- Developing policies, strategy & guidelines
for the development of County ECDE and Youth Polytechnics
- Preparation of budget and procurement plans
for the directorate
- Monitoring & Evaluation of Training &
Education activities and programmes in the County.
- Providing technical and coordination support
to the stakeholders and partners in mainstreaming the ECDE and Youth
Polytechnics guidelines for County Government
- Preparation of periodic reports as required
- Training needs assessment and planning
- Management of staff working in the Directorate
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the
Chief Officer.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a holder of Bachelors degree in Education
from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Must have served for a minimum of seven (7)
years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector
or at management level in the Private sector.
- Proficiency in Computer applications
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m
- House allowance - Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance - Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on
completion of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m
- House allowance - Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance - Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on
completion of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Department of Lands &
Infrastructure Development.
Director Physical Planning, Housing &
Estate Management
1 Post
Job Group “R”
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Director will be responsible for all matters related to Physical Planning, Housing and Estate Management.
Other duties and responsibilities will include the following;
- Preparation and implementation of the
strategic and annual work plans for the Directorate.
- Preparation of budget and procurement plans
- Preparation of periodic reports as required
- Management of staff working in the Directorate
- Preparation of County, urban and rural
physical development plans
- Preparation & implementation of physical
planning policies, strategies, standards and programmes
- Conducting thematic studies on matters
relating to physical planning
- Public education on physical planning and
development control matters
- Preparing annual state of physical planning
reports on County ,Urban and rural physical development plans
- Planning, implementing, monitoring and
evaluation of housing programmes
- Redevelopment of residential quarters
- Planning and co-ordination of renovations and
maintenance works
- Training needs assessment and planning
- Overseeing allocation and general
administration of Government residential quarters and office accommodation
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the
Chief Officer.
Requirements for Appointment
- Have a Bachelors degree from a University
recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines ;- Regional
planning, Urban or Town Planning
- Must have served for a minimum of seven (7)
years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector
or at management level in the Private sector.
- Be a member of Kenya Institute of Planners or
Architectural Association of Kenya.
- Have a certificate in computer application
skills relevant to the field.
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m
- House allowance - Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance - Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on
completion of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Department of Lands &
Infrastructure Development.
Director Land, Survey & Geo -
Informatics
1 Post
Job Group “R”
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the
Director will be responsible for all matters related to survey and land
management matters.
Other duties and responsibilities
will include the following;
- Preparation and implementation of strategic
and annual work plans for the directorate.
- Preparation of budget and procurement plans
- Preparation of periodic reports as required
- Preparation of a database of all public land
in the County in collaboration with National Land Commission
- Overseeing topographical, cadastral,
engineering, re-establishment and general surveys
- Estimating and costing of survey projects
- Overseeing digitization of land and survey
projects
- Management of staff working in the Directorate
- Training needs assessment and planning
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the
Chief Officer
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelors degree from a University recognized
in Kenya in any of the following disciplines ;- Land Surveying and
Photogrammetry, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geospatial
Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey)
- Must have served for a minimum of seven (7)
years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector
or at middle level position in the Private sector as a Land Surveyor.
- Membership of the Institution of Surveyors of
Kenya (ISK).
- Certificate in Geographical Information System
(GIS).
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m
- House allowance - Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance - Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on
completion of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Department of Lands &
Infrastructure Development
Director Roads and Transport
1 Post
Job Group “R”
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Director will be responsible for all matters related to road and transport work projects.
Other duties and responsibilities
will include the following;
- Preparation and implementation of the
strategic and annual work plans for the directorate.
- Preparation of budget and procurement plans.
- Identification and prioritization of
roads/transport infrastructure projects.
- Reconstruction of failed roads, upgrading
gravel roads, construction of bridges and non – motorized traffic etc.
- Designing and supervision of construction
works, project management and contract administration.
- Preparation of designs, BoQs, cost estimates
and tender documents.
- Preparation of periodical reports as required.
- M&E of annual budget/targets and strategic
plan targets.
- Management of staff working in the Directorate
- Training needs assessment and planning
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the
Chief Officer
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from a
University recognized in Kenya
- Must have served for a minimum of seven (7)
years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector
or at management level in the Private sector.
- Must be registered with the relevant
professional body.
- Demonstrate experience in Public Finance,
Budgeting and Procurement
- Computer skills in MS Project and Engineering
design software.
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs. 109,089 - 144,928 p.m
- House allowance - Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance - Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on completion
of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Department of Lands &
Infrastructure Development.
Director Public Works
1 Post
Job Group “R”
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Director will be responsible for all matters related to public building work projects.
Other duties and responsibilities
will include the following;
- Preparation and implementation of the
strategic and annual work plans for the directorate.
- Preparation of budget and procurement plans.
- Preparation of periodic reports.
- Management of staff working in the Directorate
- Identification and prioritization of public
works projects for rehabilitation and new construction.
- Design and construction of County offices,
markets, health centers, stadiums, social halls etc.
- Preparation of designs, BoQs, cost estimates
and tender documents for proposed building projects.
- Training needs assessment and planning
- Approval and monitoring of all building plans
to ensure compliance to the Building Standards.
- Overseeing construction, supervision of works,
project management and contract administration.
- M&E of annual budget/targets and strategic
plan targets.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the
Chief Officer.
Requirements for Appointment.
- A Bachelors degree in Architecture or Quantity
Survey from a University recognized in Kenya
- Must have served for a minimum of seven (7)
years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector
or at management level in the Private sector.
- Must be registered with the relevant
professional body.
- Demonstrate experience in Public Finance,
Budgeting, and Procurement.
- Computer skills in MS Project and Engineering
design software.
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary - Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m
- House allowance - Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance - Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service - Pensionable or Contract
(Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity - 31% of basic salary on
completion of the contract
- Medical Cover - Provided for self, spouse and
dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave - 30 days annual leave with leave
allowance
Note
(i) Applicants MUST attach their C.V
together with certified copies of the following documents:
- Academic and Professional Certificates and
other testimonials.
- National Identity Card
- Certificate of Good conduct from the Criminal
Investigation Department (C.I.D).
- A certificate from a recognized Credit
Reference Bureau (C.R.B).
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board (H.E.L.B).
- Clearance certificate from Ethics &
Anti-Corruption Commission (E.A.CC).
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (K.R.A).
(ii) The Nyeri County Government is
an equal opportunity employer.
(iii) Qualified persons from any part
of the country are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Civil servants working in the
respective departments and meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.
(v) Women who meet the requirements
are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Persons living with Disability
who meet the requirements are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
All applications should be in a
sealed envelope and clearly marked on the top left side indicating the position
applied for and submitted to:
The Secretary,
Nyeri County Public Service Board,
Karson’s Photo House Kimathi Street
P.O Box 90-10100,
Nyeri
All applications should reach the
Secretary on or before 10th April 2015
Via postal service, courier service
or hand delivered.