Government Jobs in Kenya - Tana River County

Weights & Measures Officer


V/NO: 19/2019
Job Group ‘J’
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Remuneration: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail

·         Testing and stamping mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring equipment;
·         Collecting data on verified equipment at trader’s premises, stamping stations and verification office;
·         Sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis;
·         Preparing testing equipment for inspection and investigation purposes;
·         Preparing weighing and measuring equipment during trade fairs and exhibitions;
·         Giving evidence in court on cases arising from infringement of the Weights and Measures Act (Cap 513) and Trade Descriptions Act (Cap 505);
·         Perform any other duties and responsibilities as shall be delegated from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
·         Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Mathematics, Legal Metrology, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.


Tourism Officer
V/NO:16/2019
Job Group ‘K’
(2 Posts)
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Remuneration: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Responsibilities
·         Identifying and documenting tourism products;
·         Identifying Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTE’s) and community based tourism projects;
·         Liaising with tourism stakeholders on issues related to tourism;
·         Inspecting and preparing reports on tourism facilities and service providers;
·         Collecting and compiling information on tourism facilities and services for the development of Tourism guide books;
·         Undertaking domestic tourism promotion;
·         Collecting and maintaining data on tourism statistics;

·         Maintaining a register on tourism facilities and services;
·         Identifying suitable locations for mounting tourist signages; and
·         Perform any other duties and responsibilities as shall be delegated from time to time.
Qualifications
·         Bachelors degree in either Tourism; Tourism Management; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Eco-tourism, Hotel and Institutional Management and Information Technology; Travel and Tour Operations Management; International Tourism Management Hospitality Management; Travel and Tourism Management; Hotel and Hospitality Management; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Trade Development

V/NO:18/2019
Job Group ‘J’
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Remuneration: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:
·         Collecting and compiling economic and trade related data;
·         Disseminating trade information;
·         Compiling data on recovery of loans owed to the Joint Loans Board (JLB);
·         Facilitating trade promotion activities; and
·         Participating in the implementation of trade related development projects; and
·         Perform any other duties and responsibilities as shall be delegated from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have
·         Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines; commerce, marketing, business administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, International trade Business Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
·         Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should download and duly fill a job application form provided on our website: www.tanariver.go.ke/vacancies attach and submit their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board of Tana River
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA
All applications clearly specifying the position applied for on the top left side of the envelope should be received on or before 31st May 2019.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, marginalized and persons with disabilities (PDWs) are encouraged to apply.