Vihiga County Government Protocol Officer Job in Kenya

The County Government of Vihiga wishes to recruit competent and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions as provided under Section 44 and 63,65,66 of the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012.

Protocol Officer - Job Group P (1 Post)

Terms of Service: Contract

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen,
• Be a holder of a First Degree in Public Administration, Political Sciences or any social sciences.
• Have working experience of not less than 5 years, preferably in Administration or Public Relations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and be a team player
• Be computer literate with a fair background in financial management and accounting procedures
• Ability to work for long hours with little supervision
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 1 0 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution

Duties and responsibilities

• Organizing official events,
• Preparing the guest lists and seating arrangement in official County functions
• Coordinating and arranging for press coverage of official County functions
• Facilitating appointments in the Governors’ office
• Manage and supervise all office functions, in the Governor’s office and write a report on Governor’s itineraries
• Organize the Governor’s official diary
• Preparation of budgets for the Governor’s official office and field functions
• Arrange for the Governor’s air travel
• Any other duties as delegated by the Governor

Please Note:

• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution, one MUST have the following current clearance certificates:

1. A certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
2. A clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Clearance from any Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials.

They should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the position you are applying for to reach on or before 30th June 2014 and addressed to:

County Public Service Board,
Vihiga County,
POBox344—50300,
Maragoli

or through the Board email cpsbvihiga@yahoo.com.

Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

Meru County Department Directors, Accountants, Legal, Statistician Jobs in Kenya

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Directors of Divisions in Respective County Departments.

The posts will be one in each of the following divisions:

• Director of Public Works and Housing

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• Director of Medical Services
• Director of Environment and Natural Resources
• Director of Communication.

The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant Department and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division’s strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;
• Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
• Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives;
• Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
• Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer;

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a holder of at least first degree from a recognized University in Kenya in the relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the field applied.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• Be computer literate.

NB: Those who had applied earlier need not apply again.

Treasury Department

Senior Accountants (3 Posts)
 

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance/Economics;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPA (K);
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in public or private sector;
• Conversant with variance analysis;
• Conversant with budget and budgetary processes;
• Capable of working with integrated financial management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Petty cash payments;
• IFMIS invoicing and approvals;
• Approval of payment;
• Revenue collection supervision;
• Examination of payments;
• General ledger IFMIS;
• Encumbrance accounting and vote book control;
• Supplier’s accounts reconciliations;
• Debtors’ accounts;
• Creditors’ accounts;
• Petty cash reconciliations;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Fixed assets accounting;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Senior Management Accountant (1 Post)

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPAK;
• Masters Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience Public/ Private Sector;
• Worked as a management accountant for over three (3) years in a busy institution;
• Variance analysis skills;
• Trend analysis capabilities;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports;
• Advising on possible investment opportunities;
• Project appraisals and costing;
• Executing payments through IFMIS;
• Approval of payments;
• Supervision of revenue collection;
• IFMIS invoicing;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Verification of payments;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Senior Statistician /Economist (1 Post)
 

Experience

• At least 4 years in Public/Private Sector;
• Holder of a degree from a recognized university in Statistics/Economics/ Actuarial science;
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Budget preparation and implementation;
• Analysis of budget and variance;
• Variance investigation;
• Expenditure analysis;
• Operating system appraisals;
• Data collection and analysis;
• Ability to conduct market surveys;
• Time series analysis;
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Legal Department

Legal Assistants (2 Posts)

The legal assistants will report to the Head of Legal Department and will assist in the management and co-ordination of legal matters relating to the County.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to the county government;
• Interpreting relevant legislation and their implications to the County government;
• Providing legislative support to the County government including preparation of briefs on legislation and amendments where appropriate;
• Providing legal guidance to the county government;
• Representing the county government in court when need arises;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the county;
• Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;
• Handling legal instruments;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the head of legal department.

Qualifications:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of law degree from a recognized institution;
• Practiced in a public or private sector for a minimum of two (2) years;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate.

Legal Clerk

• Answerable to the Legal officer and legal assistant.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Opening, filing and maintaining legal files;
• Attending court to file pleadings;
• Receiving court process under the guidance of counsel;
• Serving court process.

Qualifications:

• At least a grade C+ at K.C.S.E;
• At least 5 years experience in a busy law firm or a legal organization;
• Must be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Being a licensed court process server shall be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Important information to all Applicants:
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 21st February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:

Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; For those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

Kitui County Public Service Board Deputy Secretary and Kitui West Deputy Sub-County Administrator Jobs in Kenya

County Government of Kitui

Kitui County Public Service Board

The Kitui County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions

Deputy Secretary to the County Public Service Board

Job Group ‘Q’
 

Basic Salary: Ksh.89, 748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 x 5,195– 109,089 x 5,454 – 114,543 x 5,727 – 120,270 p.m. (Other allowances and benefits as advised by The Salaries and Remuneration commission)
 

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

1. Acts as the Board Deputy Secretary:
 

Deputises the Board Secretary to:

• Organize and coordinate Board meetings.
• Circulate preliminary notices and agendas for Board meetings in consultation with Board Chairman and Secretary.
• Ensure Board files are compiled and dispatched to Members before meetings are held.
• Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Board meetings to the Members.
• Ensure that resolutions and action points from Board meetings are circulated to affected County Ministries or individuals within the stipulated timeframe.
• Record proceedings of Board retreats and other external meetings
• Be the custodian of the Board’s records
• Make regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the Boards functions

2. Functions as Secretary of various Board Committees to:

• Circulate preliminary notices for meetings of committees of the Board, in consultation with respective Committee Chairpersons.
• Ensure Board Committee files are compiled and dispatched to Members before meetings are held.
• Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Committee meetings to Members.
• Ensure action points from Board committee meetings are circulated to the relevant County Ministries or individuals and responses received for tabling to the full Board.

3. Legal Counsel functions:

• Proactively guide the Board on all legal matters affecting its functions
• Ensure adherence and compliance to legislation, including subsidiary legislation in the form of Rules, Gazette notices, Regulations etc relating to CPSB functions.
• Advise on Agreements, contracts and other Board commitments.
• Review the Board’s legal documentation e.g. letters of offer or any other security documentation to ensure the Board’s interests are well protected.
• Proactively review any changes in legislation, thereafter forwarding the same regularly in the form of legal updates to the Board for information, action and compliance.
• Appearing as a witness where matters related to the Board are contested in court

4. Secretariat Functions:

• Be the accounting officer of the CPSB to oversee the management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual plans, programmes estimates and budgets
• Facilitating the recruitment process in Kitui County and Preparing guiding notes to the Selection Board
• Supervise, plan, assign, monitor and appraise the work of the Secretariat staff
• Processing promotions and acting appointments of county public officers
• Preparing briefs on disciplinary cases received in the county and tabling them before the Board decision making
• Preparing briefs on appeals and applications for review to be considered by the Board
• Assist the Board in enhancing its Corporate Governance Policy and ensuring compliance throughout the County.
• Maintain custody and control of the Board’s statutory books, minute books, various registers/records and the Board seal.
• Reviews and updates the Board’s website and manuals as necessary.
• Custodian of Board confidential information accessed as part of Job performance
• Handling correspondence to and from the Board
• Ensuring conformity and compliance to HR policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations; and Articles 10 and 232 on values and principles of Public Service
• Handling Board transport and logistical matters
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing.
• Be in possession a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya preferably in Human Resource, Administration, and Law. A masters degree is an added advantage
• Have a working experience of not less than ten (10) years, Five (5) of which must have been senior level
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution
• Demonstrable Proficiency in Computer proficiency

Deputy Sub-County Administrator - Kitui West

One (1) Post

Job Group ‘P’
 

Salary Scale: KShs.77,527 x 3,877 – 81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 x 4,274 – 89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 p.m.
 

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a relevant Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working experience of not less than seven (7) years; five (5) of which MUST have been in senior leadership Position.
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management;
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
• Membership to a Professional Association/body will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Deputy Sub-County Administrator shall deputize the Sub county administrator in:

• Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions;
• Developing polices and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of the Sub County Public Service;
• Managing the Sub-County Public Service;
• Facilitating and coordinating Officers’ participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of service;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.

How to Apply:
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the POSITION APPLIED FOR CLEARLY MARKED ON THE LEFT SIDE and addressed to:
 

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200
Kitui
 

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at Kitui County Public Service Board offices situated Opposite KEFRI in Kitui
 

Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Friday 14th February, 2014.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

Meru County Buildings & Roads Inspectors, Engineers, Architect and Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Government of Meru County
 

Meru County Public Service Board

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Inspector Buildings (1 Post) / Roads 3 Posts
 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting in the planning supervision programmes for large complex building/roads projects.
• Monitoring and supervision in progress.
• Assisting in preparation of monthly physical progress reports of individual projects.
• Ensuring specifications and standards are adhered to during construction of building/roads.
• Arranging the testing of materials
• Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials for simple buildings/roads on labour contracts.
• Allocation of duties and supervision of staff carrying out repairs and alteration of existing buildings/roads.
• Preparation of cost estimate and schedule of materials.
• Control of usage materials on site.

Requirements for appointment:

• Served in the position of inspector or comparable position for a period not less than 3years for building and 5years for roads.
• Have a diploma in civil engineering / building construction from a recognized institution.
• Attended a supervisory management course lasting not less than 3 weeks.
• Show administrative ability, wide knowledge and experience in preparation of drawings.
• Show administrative ability by being conversant with government procedures.

Engineer 

2 Posts

Duties and responsibilities:
 

1. Monitoring and execution of the work in specialized fields of engineering in the following: - planning, design, supervision of construction, contracts, materials, investigation and research related to buildings; direction, control and supervision of maintenance of various structures/ roads.
 

Requirements for appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Served in a grade of principal superintendent engineer or comparable and relevant position in the civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Be registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB)
• A current valid practicing licence from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Architect 

1 Post
 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work on architectural projects within the county including client liaisons and design.
• Assist the county engineer in the day to day operations of the county designs.
• Providing various pre-design services.
• Take responsibility for time management of assigned job.
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the director on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibility.

Requirements for appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• A degree in architecture from a recognized university.
• Have a sound technical knowledge of architectural project delivery.
• Demonstrate skills in the areas of design, presentation and technical skills.
• Proficiency with auto CAD/Civil 3 dimensions.
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Products and presentation software.
• Experience of 3 years and above in the relevant field.

Quantity Surveyor

1 Post
 

Duties and responsibilities:
 

1. Evaluation and reporting on contractual claims from contracts, checking valuations for payments to contractors, resolution of disputes on cases requiring litigation or arbitration.
 

2. Responsible for cost information services, control and implementation of tendering and procuring procedures for construction projects, preparation of cost hand books handling correspondence, reports and papers on policy matters.
 

3. Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuation on site. Site measurements. Preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the implementation of development project of the County.
 

4. Supervise quantity surveying services in the county and supervise the staff working under him or her.
 

Requirements for appointment:
 

1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
 

2. Served in the grade of chief superintendent quantity surveyor or comparable and relevant position in the public service/private sector for at least three years.
 

3. A Bachelor of Arts degree in building economics / quantity surveying.
 

4. Be registered with the board of registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya as a quantity surveyor.
 

5. Corporate membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK)
 

6. Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution.
 

7. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective planning, direction, control and co-ordination of quantity surveying functions.
 

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Commission for Higher Education; For those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

How to Apply:
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
 

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
Office of the Governor,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.
 

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Meru County Government offices.

The applications should reach the Secretary on or before Monday 18th November, 2013 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board.

Nandi County Head of Revenue Job in Kenya

County Government of Nandi
 

County Public Service Board
 

County Head of Revenue

Job Group ‘P’ 

1 Post
 

Salary Scale: Ksh. 77,527 - Ksh.103,893
 

House allowance: Ksh. 40,000 
 

Other allowances: Ksh. 12,000 
 

Terms of Service: Permanent /Contract
 

The County Head of Revenue will report to the Chief Officer, County Treasury. 

An officer at this level will be  based at the County Headquarters and will be responsible for the coordination of activities in the Revenue Section.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties will include:

• Day to day running of the County Revenue Collection Section.
• Implementing County policies and regulations for revenue
• Developing and implementing plans to operationalize County revenue to enhance efficient revenue collection and growth.
• Designing effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue.
• Setting up and projecting regular revenue trends for planning and decision making in the County.
• Submitting regular reports to County Committees on matters of revenue collection.

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) Finance, Economics or Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant at Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent.
• Conversant with QuickBooks and Sage pastel accounting packages.
• Served as an Accountant for a minimum period of ten (10) years
• Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act.

How to Apply
 

All applicants are expected to attach copies of Identification Card, Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates and copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies; CID (certificate of good conduct), Higher Education Loans Boards, Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission and Kenya Revenue Authority.
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked and addressed to:
 

The Secretary County Public Service Board
Nandi County
P.O. Box 802-30300
Kapsabet
 

Or hand delivered at the County Secretary’s office on or before Friday 1st November, 2013 at 5.00 pm.

Homa Bay County Government Jobs in Kenya

County Government of Homa Bay
 

Office of County Public Service Board

The Homa Bay County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012 section 45.

County Chief Officers

Ref: HCPSB/2013/01 

10 Posts
 

The Ten (10) posts will be for each of the following portfolios
 

1. Energy and Natural Resources
 

2. Water Services and Environment
 

3. Education and ICT
 

4. Trade, Industry and Investments
 

5. Tourism, Culture and Sports
 

6. Transport and Infrastructure
 

7. Health Services
 

8. Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
 

9. Finance and Economic Planning
 

10. Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The County Chief Officer shall be the authorized person in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive member for:-

• The administration of a County Department
• Oversee management of finances, preparation and submission of budget estimates, annual plans and programs.
• Development and implementation of strategic sector plans and performance management.
• Formulate and implement policies and plans that conform to county strategic plan and vision 2030.
• Promote national values, principles of good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Performs any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of a first degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than Ten (10) years in the specific area, five of which should be at managerial level.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Understand the diversity within the County.
• Senior management course or strategic leadership programme will be an added advantage.
• Have capacity to work under pressure and meet strict timelines.

Additional qualification for County Chief Officer in charge of Finance and Economic Planning:

• Must be a CPA (K) holder.
• Holder of a Masters degree in business administration, fi nance or economics.
• Be in possession of extensive experience and training in public finance.
• Demonstrate progressive advancement and increased responsibility over financial decision making process in public finance.
• Must be conversant with computerized accounting packages.

 Terms of Service: Contract
 

Sub-County Administrators

Ref: HCPSB/2013/02

(8 Posts)
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration or management; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The sub-county administrator shall be responsible to the respective Chief Officer for:-

• Coordinating the management and supervision of the general administrative functions;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public services;
• Managing the Sub-County Public service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services; and
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Town Administrators

Ref: HCPSB/2013/03

(6 Posts)
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working experience of not less than five years in administration or management either in the public or private sector; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Town Administrator shall be answerable to the Town Committee. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the decisions and functions of the Committee;
• Overseeing the affairs of the town;
• Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programmes;
• Formulating and implementing an integrated development plan;
• Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system of the administration and providing public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the committee;
• Ensuring preparation and submission of the town annual budget estimates to the relevant County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriation Bill;
• Establish, implement and monitor performance management systems; and
• Perform such other functions as may be delegated by the town committee.

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Ward Administrators

Ref: HCPSB/2013/04 

(40 Posts)

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree with 5 years working experience in administration / management or diploma with 7 years’ experience in supervision from a College or University recognized in Kenya;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Ward administrator shall be responsible to the Sub-County Administrator for the following:

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Ward unit;
• Developing policies and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;
• Managing the Public service;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Village Administrators

Ref: HCPSB/2013/05
 

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• A holder of at least a diploma with 5 years working experience or degree with 3 years working experience;
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or supervision; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

A village administrator shall be responsible to the relevant Ward administrator for:

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the village;
• Ensuring and coordinating the participation of the village unit in governance;
• Assisting the village unit to develop the administrative capacity for the effective exercise of its functions and powers and participation in governance at the local level; and
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

How to apply
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and submitted to:
 

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 95 – 40300
 

Email applications can be forwarded to: recruit@homabay.go.ke

Hand delivered applications to be dropped at the offices of the County Public Service Board

Applications should reach the Secretary CPSB on or before 19th August 2013.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
 

Applicants should seek clearance from:

• Credit Reference Bureau
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department