Chief Protocol Officer
Job Group ‘P’
Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya
(2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of
Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the
following vacant position:
Responsibilities
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Planning, organizing and supervising
protocol activities of the Government;
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Coordinating all protocol related
activities within the division;
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Planning, managing, documenting and
reporting on Government Protocol Service;
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Providing protocol support and public
relations services;
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Implementing activities and
assignments relating to maintaining and enhancing the image of the County
Government;
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Facilitating movement, accommodation
and appointments for County officials and guests;
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Planning and coordinating protocol
service during official events, important meetings and receptions organized by
the Government;
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Director, Governance, Liaison and Communication.
Requirements
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Be a Kenyan citizen;
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Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s
Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations or any other
relevant filed from a university recognized in Kenya;
·
Master’s Degree in International
Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations or any other relevant field will be an
added advantage;
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Be in possession of Kenya Certificate
of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) and above;
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Have relevant knowledge and
experience of not less than five (5) years in a senior position in the Public
Service or Private Sector in the portfolio applied for;
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Be a strategic thinker and results
oriented;
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Have capacity to work under pressure
to meet strict deadlines;
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Be computer literate;
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
Protocol Officer
Job Group ‘K’
Responsibilities
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Organizing and coordinating official
events;
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Preparing guest lists and seating
arrangements;
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Coordinating arrangements for press
coverage of official functions;
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Facilitating linkages with other
institutions and organizations;
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Ensuring efficient and effective
communication with stakeholders and visitors to the Office of the Governor
and/or County Government;
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Facilitating appointments;
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Ensuring proper etiquette for
official engagements;
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Director, Governance, Liaison and Communication.
Requirements
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s
Degree from a university recognized in Kenya and a post- graduate qualification
in any of the following: Public Relations, International Relations, Diplomacy
and Marketing;
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Possession of a Master’s Degree will
be an added advantage;
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Be in possession of Kenya Certificate
of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) and above;
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Have working experience of not less
than three (3) years, preferably in Public Relations or Protocol Service;
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Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in
articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
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Be computer literate;
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
County Chief Reception Officer
Job Group ‘M’
Responsibilities
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Establishing and
operationalizing County Reception Unit;
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Coordinating official functions;
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Managing Government guest lists;
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Overseeing logistical arrangements
for provision and arrangement of furniture, carpets, decorations, flags,
plaques for official functions;
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Providing logistical support for the
preparation and distribution of the Governor’s speeches;
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Providing effective front office
services;
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Maintaining etiquette and decorum in
official functions;
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Providing advice on state gifts,
design and preparation of invitation cards and car stickers for official
functions;
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Organization of official luncheons,
dinners and receptions;
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Overseeing Order of Precedence for
protocol purposes during official functions;
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Identifying and preparing sites for
official ceremonies and functions;
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Provision of secretariat to the
County Celebrations Committee; and
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
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Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following fields: Public Relations, International Relations, International
Relations, Sociology, Governance, Public Administration, Political Science,
Business Administration or Hospitality Management or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s Degree in any of the above
disciplines will be an added advantage;
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Have served in the grade of Senior
Reception Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
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Be computer literate.
Senior Reception Officer
Job Group ‘L’
Responsibilities
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Manning the reception desk;
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Maintaining a record of official
visitors;
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Receiving, guiding and directing
visitors to designated offices and areas;
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Issuing visitors’ passes;
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Overseeing seating arrangements
during official functions (maintaining order of precedence during official
functions, tagging, cleanliness etc.);
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Managing ushering services during
official functions;
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following fields: Public Relations, International Relations, International
·
Relations, Sociology, Governance,
Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or
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Hospitality Management or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
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Have served in the grade of Reception
Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
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Be computer literate.
Press Officer
Job Group ‘P’
Responsibilities
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Providing strong and effective
leadership and management of the Governor’s Press Service;
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Leading and developing standards and
regulations in the Press Unit;
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Overseeing drafting of speeches and
taking notes for the Governor;
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Planning and covering the Governor’s
functions and the County Government’s activities in electronic and print for
dissemination to the media and the public;
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Building and maintaining a database
of news/information
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements
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Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s
Degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication, Communication
Studies, Media Studies/Sciences or any other relevant and equivalent
qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya;
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Have knowledge, experience and a
distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in public communication;
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Director, Service Delivery
Job Group ‘Q’
Responsibilities
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Implementing and maintaining service
delivery standards;
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Developing and updating framework for
Monitoring and Evaluation in accordance to the design document and County
requirements;
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Ensuring that County projects’
interventions are effectively supported in terms of the assessment, design,
implementation, baseline, monitoring, evaluation, transition, learning and
documentation;
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Participating in development of the
annual work plan and budgets, ensuring alignment with technical approach;
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Ensuring that core information for
sectors is available;
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Identifying the requirement for
collecting baseline data, preparing terms of reference for and arranging the
conducting of a baseline survey for service delivery;
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Overseeing and executive Monitoring
and Evaluation activities with particular focus on results and impacts as well
as lesson learnt;
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Ensuring timely communication of
Monitoring and Evaluation findings at all levels;
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Ensuring the successful development,
elaboration and roll out of implementation strategies and operational
guidelines;
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Coordinating and ensuring the timely
submission of a quality and comprehensive progress reports;
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Guiding sectors in preparing their
progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensuring
their timely submission;
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Preparing consolidation progress
reports for management including identification of problems, causes of
potential bottlenecks in the County project implementation, and providing
specific recommendations;
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Undertaking regular visits to the
field to support implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation and identifying
where adaptations might be needed;
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Ensuring effective engagement with
Government departments, Regional technical/sector representatives;
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Preparing monthly and quarterly
projects;
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements
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Be a Kenyan citizen;
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Bachelor’s Degree in Governance and
Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science,
Economics, Law, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Project Management or related field from a recognized University;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Governance and Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Governance and Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
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Demonstrate relevant experience of
not less than five (5) years in a similar position in the NGO, private or
public sector;
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Demonstrate understanding of
Governance and Monitoring and Evaluation;
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Excellent inter-personal
communication and report writing skills; and
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Demonstrate a high degree of
professional competence and administrative capability.
Economic Advisor
Job Group ‘Q’
Responsibilities
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Preparing policy briefs on
macro-economic, financial and monetary policy issues;
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Analyzing economic issues in close
collaboration with departments responsible for Finance and Planning;
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Mobilizing resources to enhance the
resource base for County Government;
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Contributing to the coordination of
County Government’s relations with bilateral and multilateral donors;
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Conducting and/or coordination
economic research on topics of strategic interest to the Governor;
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Briefing the Governor on monthly
basis on the latest developments and emerging issues;
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Advising the Governor and the County
Committees on all aspects of economic, financial and fiscal policy;
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Attending to sectorial issues related
to regional and international co-operation;
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Collating and providing advice on
trade, international economic and financial market policies including
addressing the impact of the global financial crisis;
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Providing policy advice on strategic
policy and operational issues relating to economic deployment;
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Any other duties as may be directed
by the Governor.
Requirements
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
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Be a holder of at least a first
Degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
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Have knowledge, experience and a
distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in finance and economic
planning;
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Legal Advisor
Job Group ‘Q’
Responsibilities
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Providing legal advice to the
Governor;
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Representing the Governor in civil
matters as need arises;
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Keeping abreast of legal and policy
developments;
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Providing legislative support to the
Governor including briefs on legislation as well as preparing amendments where
appropriate;
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Identifying strategic priority areas
that require law reform;
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Undertaking legal research; and
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements
·
Be a Kenyan citizen;
·
Be a holder of at least a first
Degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
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Have knowledge, experience and a
distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years as a legal practitioner;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Deputy Secretary & HR Management
Officer
Job Group ‘Q’
The Deputy Secretary will be
responsible to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, County Public Service
Board for the coordination and supervision of the Secretariat and Human
Resource Management activities and programmes.
Responsibilities
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Providing technical advice on Human
Resource Management matters which include:
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Establishment, Recruitment and
Selection;
1.
Advisory and Discipline;
2.
Training and Development;
3.
Compliance and Staff Audit;
4.
Human Resource Planning;
5.
Performance Management;
6.
Records Management;
7.
Industrial/Labour Relations;
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Providing Secretariat Services to the
Board;
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Preparing documentation on appeals
and applications for review to be considered by the Public Service Commission;
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Appearing as a witness in cases filed
in law courts against the Board;
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Compiling data and information for
review of salaries and remuneration of the public servants for the Board’s
determination and recommendation to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission;
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Requirements
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Be a Kenyan citizen;
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Bachelors degree in Human Resource
Management or other related field from a recognized institution;
A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management/Administration; Public Administration; Human Resource Management/Development/Planning; Law or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management/Administration; Public Administration; Human Resource Management/Development/Planning; Law or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
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Have attended a Senior Management
Course or Strategic Management Course not lasting less than four weeks(4) weeks
from a recognized institution;
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Have served in a senior Human
Resource position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of eight
(8) years;
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Demonstrate understanding of National
Goals, Policies and Development Objectives and ability to align them to the
County’s mandate;
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Be a good team leader with excellent
communication and collaborative skills;
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Clear understanding of the County’s
mandate;
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Demonstrate understanding and
commitment to the National Values and Principles of Government and Public
Service;
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Proficiency in computer application
skills from a recognized institution;
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Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6
of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their
applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic
and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or
Passport, and any other supporting documents to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100
KAKAMEGA
NOTE: Applicants for the above
positions are required to get clearance from the under-listed organisations to
meet requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010
1.
Kenya Revenue Authority
2.
Higher Education Loans Board
3.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4.
Criminal Investigation Department
Copies of these clearances MUST be
attached to the applications.
Kakamega County residents will be
required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application
form/letter.
The position applied for should be
indicated on top of the envelope.
Hand delivered applications can be
submitted at the County Public Service Board’s Reception located at Former
Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.
All applications should reach this
office on or before 17th January, 2018.
County Government of Kakamega is an
equal opportunity employer.
Female Candidates and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.