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Office Administrative Assistant III

 Duties and responsibilities

• Taking oral dictation/instructions;
• Word and data processing from manuscript;
• Operating office equipment;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents,
• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Keeping an up to date filing system in the office;
• Supervision of office cleanliness; and
• Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili;
• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
  • Typewriting II (40 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing II
  • Business English I/Communications I
  • Commerce I
  • Office Practice I

OR

• Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Principal Legal Officer – 3 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;
• Conduct all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Government;
• Advise the County Government on all matters relating to the Human Resource matters, Constitution, National Legislations, County Legislations, international law and human rights;
• Liaison between the County Government and other Government agencies on legal matters;
• Shall represent County Government in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the County Government is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
• Shall advise County Government on legislative and other legal matters;
• Shall negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents for and on behalf of the county Government;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney.

ECDE Teachers – 65 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Class teaching;
• Role modelling, guidance and counselling, mentoring and motivation of the learners;
• Preparing reports;
• Ensuring the safety and security of the learners;
• Assist in organizing and facilitating play/learning activities for the learners;
• Caring and nurturing spiritual, moral, social, mental, physical, aesthetic and emotional growth of the learners (holistic development);
• Managing ECDE classes and keeping professional and administrative records (schemes of work, lesson plans, daily programme of activities, attendance registers etc.) and ensuring learners’ safety and security.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+ (Plus) or KCE division IV at ‘O’ Level;
• A minimum of Certificate in Early Childhood Development Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education;
• Registered by the Teachers Service Commission (Must attach the TSC number).
• A recommendation letter from the Headteacher of the respective school (as listed in the advert) should be attached.

S/N WARD SCHOOL POSTS

• Ainamoi Barsaiyan ECDE Center 1
• Ainamoi Bagao ECDE Center 1
• Chaik Kipketer ECDE Center 1
• Chaik Saosa Chepkembe ECDE Center 1
• Chaik Tilwet ECDE Center 1
• Cheboin Cheborge ECDE Center 1
• Cheboin Kapnyakoba ECDE Center 1
• Chemosot Chesingoro ECDE Center 1
• Chemosot Botoni ECDE Center 1
• Cheplanget TiriitabMoita ECDE Center 2
• Chepseon Leberer ECDE Center 1
• Cheptororiet Kipsolu ECDE Center 1
• Chilchila Mlimani ECDE Center 1
• Chilchila Tulwapmoi ECDE Center 1
• Chilchila Kimugul ECDE Center 1
• Kabianga Chebirirbei Center 1
• Kamasian Laliat ECDE Center 1
• Kamasian Tingatela ECDE Center 1
• Kamasian Borowet ECDE Center 1
• Kamasian Ngomwo ECDE Center 1
• Kamasian Liloch ECDE Center 1
• Kapkugerwet Central Hospital ECDE Center 1
• Kapkugerwet GK Prison ECDE Center 1
• Kapkugerwet Model ECDE Center 1
• Kapsaos Kipsigori/Baraka ECDE Center 1
• Kapsoit Telanet ECDE Center 1
• Kapsoit Sitotwet ECDE Center 1
• Kapsoit Lemeiywet ECDE Center 1
• Kapsoit Kapboswa ECDE Center 1
• Kapsuser Kapsoiyo ECDE Center 1
• Kapsuser Borborwet ECDE Center 1
• Kedowa/kimugul Londiani Township ECDE Center 1
• Kedowa/kimugul Sitian ECDE Center 1
• Kipchebor Matobo ECDE Center 1
• Kipchimchim Kerego ECDE Center 1
• Kipkelion Soil-Conservation ECDE Center 1
• Kisiara Tulwet ECDE Center 1
• Kunyak Kotetni ECDE Center 1
• Kunyak Koru farm ECDE Center 1
• Litein Ngesumin ECDE Center 1
• Litein Kapkarin ECDE Center 1
• Litein St. Kizito ECDE Center 1
• Londiani Chebewor ECDE Center 1
• Londiani Kapcheplanga ECDE Center 1
• Seretut Cheptororiet ECDE Center 1
• Sigowet Chemegong ECDE Center 1
• Sigowet Tuimoyot ECDE Center 1
• Sigowet Chemegong ECDE Center 1
• Sigowet Tonongoi ECDE Center 1
• Soin Koitaburot ECDE Center 1
• Soliat Kongeren ECDE Center 1
• Soliat Kobokyek ECDE Center 1
• Soliat Kapkenyeloi ECDE Center 1
• Tebesonik Siritiet ECDE Center 1
• Tebesonik Kiptobon ECDE Center 1
• Tebesonik Kibolgong ECDE Center 1
• Tendeno Malage ECDE Center 1
• Tendeno/sorget Kapsimotwo ECDE Center 1
• Tendeno/Sorget Kongasis ECDE Center 1
• Tendeno/Sorget Tembwo ECDE Center 1
• Sigowet Tonongoi ECDE Center 1
• Siliat Kapkenyelok ECDE Center 1
• Waldai Cheribo ECDE Center 1
• Waldai Koitalel ECDE Center 1

Assistant Engineer II (Roads)

Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be deployed as a Clerk of Works for roads under construction or supervisor of maintenance works.

• Coordination of Site Investigation, preparation of Civil structural drawings, designs and specification of buildings, roads, foot bridges and river protection works;
• Preparation of tender documents for Civil works, Supervision of Construction of buildings, foot bridges and river protection works;
• Compilation of site weekly reports;
• Monitoring and supervision of works in progress;
• Assisting ensuring specification and standards are adhered to during construction;
• Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials for simple road constructions on labour contracts.

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Must be Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB) as a graduate Engineer; and
• Must have a Certificate in Computer Applications.

Principal Physical Planning Officer

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;
• Preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
• Providing advice to government and private agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
• Undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;
• Managing physical planning data;
• Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
• Keeping records of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committee;
• providing advice on development control;
• Carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and
• Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Planners Registration Board;
• Should have served in the grade of chief physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.

Senior Superintending Engineer (Civil/Structural)

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a unit at Headquarters or as a Sub-County Works Officer or a County Structural Engineer. The duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters and County level will include work in the specialized fields of engineering in one of the following:
• Building and Allied Structures
• Duties will involve: design, detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of construction; liaison with Architects, and other Departments on project development; checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers; and direct and control of engineers and Structural Assistants working in the specific project.
• Civil Duties will involve: design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of the sewerage drainage, roads and paved areas pertaining to public buildings and checking and monitoring projects designed by consultants.
• Construction Duties will involve: supervision of structural, civil and marine works prepared by the Department and consulting
• engineers; enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers’ drawings, conditions of contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works, progress reports and guidance of County/Sub-County Structural Engineers on all technical aspects of the work.
• Research
• Duties will involve: supervision and control of applied research projects pertaining to structural materials,
• foundations, structural elements, and constructional techniques, and building technology.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• Served in the grade of Superintending Engineer or comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Renewable Energy Officer I

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection, collation and analysis of data and information on renewable energy technologies and resources;
• Assessment and evaluation of on-going and planned renewable energy programmes and project;
• Assisting in the design, development, monitoring and appraisal of projects;
• Participating in feasibility studies, dissemination of information to the public and budgeting for the Department programmes.
• Assist in development of Energy policies and standards

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy and Technology from a recognized institution.
• Computer applications Certificate.

Conservator of Forest I

Duties and responsibilities

• Identify and rehabilitate degraded sites;
• Establish plantations and implement silvicultural prescriptions;
• Devise measures for forest protection and biodiversity conservation;
• Take initiative for safe custody and control of stores and accountable documents;
• Implement management initiatives and plans for revenue collection, utilization of infrastructure, plant and equipment;
• Supervise orderly removal of forest products and community mobilization for forest management; Oversee preparation of annual work plans, progress and maintenance of relevant records.
• Coordinate forest advisory activities, tree resource assessment, preparation of annual work plans, community action plans and preparation of progress reports;
• Organize launch of tree planting season in consultation with county governments;
• Provide technical support on forestry field days, establishment of on-farm demonstration sites, urban forestry and roadside tree planting;
• Monitor utilization trends of tree resources;
• Ensure timely collection of revenue;
• Liaise with other stakeholders to promote conservation and development of riparian forests, biodiversity, sacred groves and shrines;
• And promote commercial forestry, wood energy conservation, forest based micro-enterprise and ecotourism.

Requirements for appointments
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

Environment and Natural Resources Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting and collating data and information related to environment and natural resource;
• Participating in awareness creation and advocacy; and
• Writing periodic reports.

Requirements for appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;-

• i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences from a recognized institution;
• ii. Have Proficiency in computer applications skills

Assistant Engineer II (Water)

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities

• Carrying out feasibility studies;
• Planning and designing water supply and supply and sewerage infrastructure;
• Carrying out research activities in various aspects of water, sewerage and hydraulic systems;
• Assisting in developing project proposals;
• Assisting in preparation of drawings, cost estimates, and Bill of Quantities for water and sanitation projects;
• In charge of project implementation as a project Engineer and site supervision;
• Assist in preparation of technical andproject progress reports from time to time;
• Assist in evaluating tenders for works projects;
• Oversee management of entrusted County Resources
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Be in possession of a Bachelor Degree in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Have Proficiency in computer applications skills;
• Must be a graduate Engineer.
   

Assistant Director, Natural Resource Management

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating, developing and implementing natural resource policies, legislation, strategies and action plans for natural resources management programs;
• Evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques;
• Organizing and participating in natural resources meetings;
• Conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on natural resources;
• Ensuring safe custody of databases on natural resources;
• Conceptualizing research and development needs on natural resources within the County;
• Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
• Collaborating and liaising with stakeholders and development partners;
• Overseeing preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees;
• Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the natural resource section.;
• Developing, implementing and evaluating the division’s strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to manage County Natural Resources;
• Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs;
• Coordinating prospecting and mining of Natural Resources (granting, renewing and revoking artisanal mining permits, maintaining a register of artisanal miners and maintaining fair-trade);
• Oversee management of entrusted County Resources;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a professional body in good standing;
• Must have served in a position of Principal Environment and Natural Resources officer/mining officer for a minimum period of three (5) years;
• Master’s degree in Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Must have attended Senior Management Course (SMC) or an equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Deputy Director, Water Services (Principal Superintending Engineer (Water) – 2 Positions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in preparation of professional and quality standards for construction of water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
• Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project;
• Preparing feasibility studies, final designs and validation of bill of quantities for water and sanitation projects;
• Developing project proposals;
• Preparation of project drawings, cost estimates, and Bill of Quantities for water and sanitation projects;
• Supervising the construction of water and sewerage works undertaken directly or by contract;
• Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
• Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.
• Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs;
• Formulating, monitoring and evaluating physical and financial progress of development projects and programs;
• Verifying technical tender documents on water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
• Formulating water pricing policies and strategies for rural and urban water and waste water systems;
• Formulation and development of resource mobilization tools;
• Prepare County Development plans formulation, implementation and evaluations for the Department;
• Oversee management of entrusted County Resources;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors of Science degree in Civil/ Water Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer and in good standing;
• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Master’s degree in any of the following areas; Civil/Water Engineering from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Must have served in the position of Chief Superintending Engineer Water and Sewerage for a minimum period of three (5) years;
• Must have attended Strategic Leadership Management Programme (SLDP) or an equivalent programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Must have demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of water and sewerage engineering programs and projects;
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Innovative skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Director, Water and Sanitation

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer, The Director will be responsible for the following;

• Developing, implementing and evaluating Strategic plans, workplans, program of activities and projects in collaboration with other Departments and Stakeholders.
• Development and review of Water and Sanitation County Master Plansand identification of water and sanitation projects;
• Initiate innovation, drawing on the latest research of new technologies for sustainable development and management of water;
• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;
• Manage contracts and construction of Water and Sewerage Works undertaken directly or by contractors.
• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the directorate.
• Interpreting and applying National and County Laws and other related statues in the department in line with the County goals and objectives.
• Developing appropriate policies, legal and Institutional frameworks for implementation on Water, Energy and Sanitation.
• Approve annual work plans and financial budgets for the Directorate. Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.
• Coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant information and maintain linkages with other Departments of the County;
• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must;

• Be holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
• Be a holder of a master’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution as an added advantage.
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer and in good standing.
• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Must have attended Strategic Leadership Management Programme (SLDP) or an equivalent program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in a senior Public Service or the private sector.
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong Strategic leadership skills
• Strong communication and reporting Skills
• Ability to work and lead teams
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skill