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.