Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya - Taita Taveta (73 Vacancies)

Driver III

The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
REF: CPSB/TTC/021/2018
Number of Posts: Fifteen (15)

Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Driving the assigned vehicles, carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling oil,electrical,tyre pressure and break systems, etc.
·         Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles systems, maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned.
·         Ensuring security of the vehicles on and off the road.
·         Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods.
·         Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicles.

Requirements

·         Be a Kenyan citizen.
·         Pass suitability test for driver grade III.
·         A valid driving license free from any current endorsement for classes of vehicles the officer is required to drive.
·         Passed practical test for drivers conducted by the recruiting authority.
·         Must have a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.
·         At least 2 years driving experience.
·         Attend a First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Highway & Building Technology (KHBT) or any other recognized institution.

Public Relations Officer
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/020/2018
Number of Posts: Four (4)
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract

Responsibilities:

·         Manage Public Relations department.
·         Improve management and employee relations.
·         Prepare and publish newsletters and other county literature.
·         Create motivational videos.
·         Release promotion literature about new products.
·         Respond to information queries from the general public.
·         Identify audience for products or service.
·         Develop and maintain corporate image and logos of the county.
·         Maintain effective working relationship with the local and county government officials and media representatives.
·         Formulate policies and procedure related to public information programs.
·         Manage the county’s reputation with the public in general and clients.
·         Compile comprehensive information about the county for the public relation.
·         Develop and launch internet or intranet web page.
·         Confer with the other county officers in order to develop internal communication to inform employees of various county activities.
·         Develop Public Relations strategies.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
·         Be a Kenyan citizen.
·         Have a minimum of a Diploma in Public Relations/Media Communication or any other relevant degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
·         Must have served as a Public Relations/Communications Officer
·         Have Knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five(5) years in public relations.
·         Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·         Ability to work within tight timelines and meet deadlines.
·         Demonstrate initiative and a high degree of professional competence.
·         Be a member of Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Information Officer
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/019/2018
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract

Responsibilities

·         Assisting in sourcing for appropriate television and radio programs to disseminate information on activities of the Governor.
·         Documenting the Governor’s events through video, photography and press cuttings.
·         Preparing and placement of radio and TV commercials.
·         Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy.

Requirements

·         Be a Kenyan citizen.
·         Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication,
·         Communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences or any other relevant degree from a recognized university in Kenya
OR
·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences or any other relevant diploma from a recognized institution in Kenya with a distinguished career of not less than three (3) years.
·         Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Principal Public Relations Officer
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/017/2018
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract

Responsibilities

·         The officer’s duty will entail analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectorial area
·         Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press.
·         Assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation; identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public.
·         Assisting in organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted.
·         Assisting in developing standards and regulations in the department.
·         Assisting in the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films etc.
·         Assisting in organizing events including press conferences, exhibitionism, open days, press tours.

Requirements:

·         Have served in the grade of Public Relations Manager (Job Group N) or with a minimum period three (3) years as Public Relations Officer Job Group M.
·         Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, and Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
·         Possess advanced computer application skills.
·         Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
·         Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player and.
·         Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
·         Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course OR its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

Senior Assistant Office Administrator
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/018/2018
Number of Posts: Fifteen (15)
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract
Responsibilities
·         Duties and responsibilities will entail recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form; typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines; processing data; operating office equipment; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointments; ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials; preparing responses to simple routine correspondence, and undertaking any other secretarial routine duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

·         For appointment to this grade, a person must have:

·         Working experience of a minimum period of three (3) years.
·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or a Bachelor of Business and office Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
OR
·         Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
OR
·         The following qualifications from Kenya National Examinations Council:
·         Shorthand III (minimum 110 w.p.m)
·         Typewriting III (50w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III Business English III/Office Administration and Management III; and Secretarial Duties II and
·         A Certificate in Computer Applications (*Windows, MS-Word, MS Excel, MS – Access and Internet) from a recognized institution.
·         Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Director Revenue Management
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/016/2018
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Responsibilities

·         Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling of the County revenue collection function.
·         Implementation of County policies and regulations for revenue administration;
·         Design, formulation and implementation of Comprehensive, efficient and effective revenue management system.
·         Development and implementation of County Revenue diversification plans and revenue growth.
·         Implementation of county policies and regulations on revenue.
·         Maintenance or records of all the revenue sources, rate and revenue collected.
·         Projection of regular revenue trends for planning and decision making in the County.
·         Any other duties assigned by the Chief Officer Finance and Planning.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
·         Be a Kenyan citizen.
·         Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance option) from a recognized institution/ University in Kenya. A master’s Degree will be and added advantage.
·         Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting / Finance option) from a recognized university.
·         Be a holder of CPA (K) or its related equivalent.
·         Be able to demonstrate familiarity with public financial management, revenue and accounting system.
·         Have at least six years post qualification experience, 2 of which must be in a senior management position in a busy commercial or public financial accounting or treasury environment.
·         Be conversant with various computerized financial management systems;
·         Demonstrate good communication and analytical skills.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
·         Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) Weeks from Kenya School of Government OR equivalent senior managerial training from a recognized institution.

Director Water & Sanitation
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/014/2018
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Responsibilities

·         Coordinating activities related to delivering clean water and sanitation services.
·         Supervision of activities relating to delivering water and sanitation services.
·         Implement Government strategies on provision of water services.
·         Ensure timely delivery of Government programs.
·         Develop programs to ensure quality water is delivered to citizens.
·         Develop programs for upgrading rural sanitation systems.
·         Ensure development and supervision of reliable urban sewerage systems.
·         Prevention and management of floods.
·         Coordination of stakeholders.
·         Management of CBOs.
·         Supervision of irrigation activities.
·         Advise Government on water and sanitation activities.
·         Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

·         Be a Kenyan citizen.
·         Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in a course relevant to Water Services (a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
·         Relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years in senior management position.
·         Compliant with Chapter 6 of the Constitution on integrity.
·         Existing Public Service Staff within the County who are in Job Group N and above may apply.
·         Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) Weeks from Kenya School of Government OR equivalent senior managerial training from a recognized institution.
·         Registration with a professional Body will be an added advantage.

Director Internal Audit
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/014/2018
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Responsibilities

·         Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling of internal audit services.
·         Playing key role in maintaining a strong control environment and supporting initiatives that improves performance.
·         Undertaking staff capacity building for staff at the county level.
·         Establishing the risk based audit plans consistent with county objectives.
·         Developing leading capabilities in terms of resources methodology and technology.
·         Communicating plans of engagement and resource requirement for internal audit functions.

Requirements

·         Be a Kenyan citizen
·         Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or any in a relevant equivalent.
·         Be a holder of CPA (K) or its recognized equivalent.
·         Be registered with the institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
·         Relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years in senior management position.
·         Master’s degree with a bias in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
·         Have a very good Microsoft Excel and IFMIS management skills.
·         Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six ( 6) Weeks from Kenya School of Government OR equivalent Senior managerial training from a recognized institution.

Director Budget & Expenditure Management
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/013/2018
Number of Posts: One (1)
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Responsibilities

·         Consolidating and prioritizing of areas for allocation of public resources for the county.
·         Identifying programmes at the county and in consolidating programmes at the sub county level for inclusion in the project bases budget.
·         Issuing guidelines of the budget process to be followed by all county offices.
·         Preparing and submitting the county budget Fiscal strategy paper (CFSP) in line with the county objectives in the Budget Policy Strategy to the County Executive.
·         Preparing and submitting the County Budget Review and Outlook Paper (CBROP).
·         Publishing of the CBROP.
·         Preparing and submitting the relevant draft bills to the County Assembly.
·         Ensuring the systems in place are adopted and used as required.
·         Coordinating allocation of resources among sectors through the sector process.
·         Provide leadership in budget management in the county.
·         Undertaking capacity building of the staff at the county level.
·         Dealing with county assembly questions and issues pertaining to expenditure, monitoring and control.
·         Advising the county secretary on budget management.
·         Assemble the risk involved in new and existing budget policies.

Requirements

·         Be a Kenyan citizen.
·         Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or any in a relevant equivalent.
·         Be a holder of CPA (K) or its recognized equivalent.
·         Be registered with the institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) OR Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
·         Relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years in senior management position.
·         Master’s degree with a bias in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage.
·         Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
·         Have a very good Microsoft Excel and IFMIS management skills.
·         Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than Six (6) Weeks from Kenya School of Government OR equivalent senior managerial training from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
Private Bag
Voi
OR
Hand delivered at the Board offices Ground floor Maghamba Plaza, Opposite Kenya Power offices, Voi.
Important information
·         Candidates must attach a clear copy of their national identity card or valid passport.
·         Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 by obtaining Clearance from HELB, DCI, KRA, CRB and EACC.
·         The applications with copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 4.30 PM on
·         Friday 14th September, 2018.
·         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
·         Youth, women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
·         Candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.