Republic of Kenya
Turkana County Government
County Public Service Board
The Turkana County public service
Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following
positions:
County Principal Agricultural officer
(Crops development officer)
Ref: TUR/CPSB/043/2015
Ref: TUR/CPSB/043/2015
Job Group “N”
One (1) post
One (1) post
Requirements for appointment.
- Bachelor of Science degree and/ or Masters in
any of the following fields:-Food science, Home Economics, Agriculture,
Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resources, Agribusiness,
Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural
Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or
private sector for at least three(3);
- Attended a management course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated a high degree of administrative
capability, professional and technical competence as reflected in work
performance and results
Sub-County Agricultural Officer (crops
development officers)
Ref: TUR/CPSB/044/2015
Ref: TUR/CPSB/044/2015
Job Group “K”
Seven (7) posts
Seven (7) posts
Requirements for appointment
- Bachelor of Science degree in any of the
following fields:-Food science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture,
Agriculture Economics, Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Agricultural
Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution
- Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural
Assistant or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service
or private sector for at least three (3) years.
Sub-County Trade development Officer
1(Agribusiness and marketing)
Ref: TUR/CPSB/045/2015:,
Ref: TUR/CPSB/045/2015:,
Job group “K”
Five (5) posts
Requirements for appointment
- Bachelor of Science degree in any of the
following fields:-Food science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture,
Agriculture Economics, Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Agricultural
Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant qualification
from a recognized institution.
Ward Agricultural Assistant I
Ref: TUR/CPSB/046/2015
Job Group “H”
Thirty (30) Posts
Requirements for appointment
- Diploma in any of the following fields:-Food
science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics,
Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural
Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Served in the Grade of Agricultural Assistant
II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at
least three (3) years.
Director of irrigation and land reclamation
Ref: TUR/CPSB/047/2015
Job Group “R”
One (1) Post
Requirements for appointment
- Served in senior management in irrigation
sector or related sector for a minimum period of three(3) years;
- Be in a possession of Bachelor’s degree and/
or Master’s in any of the following disciples:-Agricultural engineering,
Agriculture and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil, Water and Environmental
Engineering and Management, Environmental and Bio-systems engineering from
a recognized institution;
- Been registered as an Engineer with ERB;
- Corporate membership with the institute of
engineers of Kenya (IEK);
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer applications from a
recognized institution;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and
professional competence in work performance and exhibited a though
understanding of National and County goals, policies, objectives and
ability to relate them to the irrigation and land reclamation function.
Deputy Director of Land Reclamation
Ref: TUR/CPSB/048/2015
Job Group “Q”
one (1) post
Requirements for appointment.
- Degree and /or Master’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Geography, Rural development, Sociology, Statistics,
Range management, Rural development, Natural Resource management, Wild
life management, development studies, agriculture, Hydrology,
Environmental science, chemical, Civil/Agricultural/Water resource
engineering;
- Must have served in a senior management
position in public serve or private sector for a minimum period of six (6)
years in land reclamation activities and management experiences;
- Training in strategic leadership development
Programme;
- Demonstrated professional and administrative
competence in work performance and results;
County Superintending Engineer -
Agriculture (Head of Farm Mechanization)
Ref: TUR/CPSB/049/2015
Job Group “M”
One (1) post
Requirements for appointment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent from a recognized institution;
- A minimum of three(3) years’ experience in
farm machinery management or served in the grade of Engineer 1
(Agriculture) for a minimum period of (3)years;
- Attended a management course not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Been registered by the Engineers Registration
Board;
- Demonstrated professional competence and
administrative ability in farm machinery services;
Sub-county Land Reclamation Officer 1
Ref: TUR/CPSB/050/2015:
Job Group “K”
Five (5) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines:- Geography, project management, population studies,
economics, statistics, sociology, education, communication, natural
resource management, forestry, wildlife management, agriculture,
hydrology, environmental sciences, marine sciences and
civil/mechanical/agricultural engineering or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer applications from a
recognized institution.
Ward Assistant Land Reclamation officer
III
Ref: TUR/CPSB/051/2015
Job Group “H”
Fifteen (15) post
Requirements for appointment
- Must be in a possession of a diploma in any of
the following:- Rural development, sociology, community development, range
management, livestock production, water, irrigation, forestry, wildlife
management, earth sciences, Agricultural/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil
engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Director for Water Resources
Ref: TUR/CPSB/052/2015
Job Group “R”
One (1) post
Requirements for appointment.
- Served in a comparable and relevant position
in public service for at least five (5) years
- Degree and or Master’s degree in water
engineering, civil and structural engineering, environmental engineering,
agricultural engineering
- Attended a management course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Must have demonstrated high administrative
ability in the water sector;
- Registered or registrable by the engineers
registration board of Kenya;
Deputy Director for Water Resources
Ref: TUR/CPSB/053/2015
Job Group “Q”
One (1) post
Requirements for appointment
- Served in a similar position in a comparable
and relevant position in the public service for at least three(3) years
- Degree or Master’s in Water, soil and
environmental engineering, civil and structural engineering, agricultural
engineering, environmental engineering from a recognized university
- Demonstrated professional competence and
administrative ability in water services
- Attended a management course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Registered or Registrable by the engineers
board of Kenya
Inspector water Engineering
Ref: TUR/CPSB/054/2015
Job Group “H”
Seven (7) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Have undergone a three (3) years’ technical
training course at Kenya water institute or an equivalent institution and
have obtained a Diploma in Water Engineering or an equivalent
qualification;
- Have demonstrated ability, initiative and
competence in work performance
Superintendent Water Engineering
Ref: TUR/CPSB/055/2015
Job Group “K”
Seven (7) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines:-Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering,
Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering from
a recognized institution, with at least three (3) years’ experience in
planning and designing of water supply. Or
- Diploma in Water Engineering or its equivalent
from Kenya Water Institute or any other recognized institution with at
least six(6) years’ hand on experience in planning and designing of water
supplies.
- Have demonstrated ability and competence to
plan, organize, direct and coordinate planning and design activities at
field level.
Inspector Ground Water
Ref: TUR/CPSB/056/2015
Job Group “H”
Two (2) posts
Requirements for appointment
- Must have undergone a three (3) years’
technical training course at the Kenya Water Institute or an equivalent
institution and have obtained a Diploma in Groundwater Technology or
equivalent approved qualifications
Superintending Geologist (Water)
Ref: TUR/CPSB/057/2015
Job Group “M”
Two (2) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Must be in possession of a Bachelor of Science
in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology,
Geophysics, Geochemistry, or its equivalent form a recognized institute;
- Served in a comparable and relevant position
in the public service for at least three(3) years;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results;
- Been registered by the Geologists Registration
Board of Kenya and be a member of the Geological Society of Kenya;
Chief Drilling Superintendent
Ref: TUR/CPSB/058/2015
Job Group “M”
One (1) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Bachelor of Science in any of the following
discipline Mechatronics, Water, Civil, Geological, Agricultural
Engineering, Geology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Been registered with the Approved Professional
Registration Board in Kenya;
- A minimum of three(3) years’ experience in
hydrogeological services and borehole drilling;
- MS Office proficient
- Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical
skills.
Senior Drilling inspector
Ref: TUR/CPSB/059/2015
Job Group “J”
Four (4) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Completion of secondary school is required;
- Completion of two-to three-year water well
drilling apprenticeship program or two to three years of work experience
in the trade combined with college or industry courses in water well
drilling is required ;
- Must have undergone a two(2) to three (3)
years’ technical training course at the Kenya Water Institute or an
equivalent institution and have obtained a Certificate/Diploma in
Groundwater Technology or equivalent approved qualifications;
- Water well drilling technician may have
specialized in a specific method of drilling, such as air or mud drilling.
Drilling Assistant 2
Ref: TUR/CPSB/060/2015
Job Group “F”
Six (6) posts
Requirements for appointment
- KCSE mean grade D or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution with any qualifications in any of the
following area:-
- Have undertaken Suitability Test, First Aid
Course, Refresher Courses from the approved and recognized institutions;
- Served in the grade of Artisan III or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service, Public Benefits;
Organization or Private sector for at least three (3) years;
- Have Government Trade Test Certificate (NTTC)
grade
Senior Water pollution control Assistant
Ref: TUR/CPSB/061/2015
Job Group “H”
Two (2) posts
Requirements for appointment
- Must have undergone a three (3) years’
technical training course at the Kenya Water Institute or an equivalent
institution and have obtained a Diploma in Water quality or equivalent approved
qualifications.
- Served in similar and relevant position in
position in public service or private sector;
- Wide knowledge and experience in all matters
relating to enforcement of the Water Act(Cap.372) on water quality
protection and water pollution control;
- Shown understanding of Government stores
regulations and procedures;
- Shown merit and ability in work performance
Records management officer III (GIS
Technician)
Ref: TUR/CPSB/062/2015
Job Group “H”
Two (2) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Diploma in Information Science / Records
Management;
- Good knowledge in Computer applications,
Diploma in GIS/surveying and a Certificate in GIS applications and Remote
Sensing or Diploma in IT and Certificate in GIS applications may be
considered;
- Must have served as a Records Management
officer for at least three (3) years;
- Must demonstrate professional competence and
administrative ability in handling records;
- Good interpersonal skills; Good Leadership,
interpersonal and analytical skills;
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in use of GIS
software’s and knowledge in Arc GIS.
Land Survey Assistant III
Ref: TUR/CPSB/063/2015
Job Group “H”
Two (2) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Served in the grade of land survey Assistant
II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or
private sector for a minimum period of three(3) years;
- Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized
institution; Certificate in computer applications;
- Demonstrated merit and shown ability as
reflected in work performance and results;
- An understanding of surveying technology and
CAD programs;
- Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical
skills
Draughtsman 3
Ref: TUR/CPSB/064/2015
Job Group “H”
Two (2) posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Have Certificate or Diploma in Drafting or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Minimum of 5 years CADD and Drafting
experience, preferably with a public service of multinational construction
or
- Water sector consulting firms;
- Completed a certified course in drafting and
CADD operations;
- Able to operate manual and computer aided
drawing Software(AutoCAD 2D, 3D Modeling, 3D)
- Experience in drafting Rural and Urban Water
Supply Construction Projects is an advantage;
- Very good verbal and written communication
skills, has attention to details and confidentiality of documents;
- Able to work with less supervision and even
under pressure;
Artisans II
Ref: TUR/CPSB/065/2015
Job Group “F”
Fourteen (14) posts.
Requirements for appointment.
- KCSE mean grade D or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution with any qualifications in any of the
following area:-
- Suitability Test, First Aid Course, Refresher
Courses from the approved and recognized institutions;
- Served in the grade of Artisan III or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service, Public Benefits;
organization or Private sector for at least three (3) years;
- Have Government Trade Test Certificate (NTTC)
grade;
Ward Water Supply Operators
Ref: TUR/CPSB/066/2015
Job Group “F”
Fifteen (15) Posts
Requirements for appointment.
- Must have at least KCSE D+ or its equivalent
qualification;
- Successfully completed a certificate course
for water supply operators course at the Kenya Institute of Water or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Wide knowledge and at least three(3) years’
experience in all matters relating to operation and maintenance of water
supply; An understanding of Government stores Regulation and Procedures of
water supply systems; demonstrated ability in work performance.
How to Apply
Written applications, CV’s, copies of
certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed
envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and
addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Turkana County
P.O. Box 05-30500
Lodwar
OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway.
All applications are to reach the office before the closure of business on 9th October, 2015.
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