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  • Posted: Nov 12, 2021
    Deadline: Nov 26, 2021
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    Trans Nzoia County is among the 47 counties established by the Kenya Constitution under article 6(1) and specified in the First Schedule. Article 176 (1) establishes a county government for each county consisting of the county assembly and the county executive. The Trans Nzoia county government was operationalized in March 2013 after the country’s general election with H.E Hon. Patrick Simiyu Khaemba as the first popularly elected Governor.
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    Agricultural Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities

    An officer at this level will be deployed in the division to coordinate activities in one of the following areas; crop production, land development, agricultural extension and project management.

    Further, duties and responsibilities will entail management of information desks within the Sub County.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

    • A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: - food science, home economics, agriculture, horticulture, agriculture economics, natural resource management, agribusiness, agriculture extension, agricultural education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Engineer (Agriculture)

    Duties and Responsibilities
     

    This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed in a project area in a district where he/she will be involved in the implementation of engineering activities.
    Specific duties will include implementation of programmes in soil and water conservation, mechanization extension and agroprocessing.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in a field of Agricultural Engineering such as soil and water, mechanization/farm power, structures or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Assistant Agricultural Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities

    This will be the entry and training grade for Assistant Agricultural Officers’ cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed in a Division or in an Agricultural Training Center.

    Duties and responsibilities will involve training and advising farmers on matters related
    to crop production, land development, and management of demonstration plots.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent; and
    • A diploma in any of the following fields: agriculture, food technology, agriculture & home economics, agricultural education, horticulture, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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    Inspector (Agriculture)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    This is the entry and training grade for Diploma and Technician Part III Certificate holders. An officers at this level will work under the guidance and close supervision of a senior officer. Specific duties will involve provision of agricultural engineering works and survey, services, and mechanization extension.

    Requirements for Appointment

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

    • Diploma in a field of Agricultural Engineering such as soil and water mechanization /farm power, structures, surveying or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    • Technician Part III Certificate in a field of Agricultural Engineering such as soil and water, mechanization/farm power, structures, surveying or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
    • Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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    Agricultural Assistant

    Duties and Responsibilities

    This is the entry and training grade for certificate holders. An officer at this level will assist senior officers in the provision of agricultural extension services. Specific duties and responsibilities will involve mobilizing, training and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services in a working unit.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade C- or its equivalent;
    • Attended two (2) year Certificate Course in any of the following fields. Agriculture, Food and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, or any
      other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    • Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation;

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    Plant Operator

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Maintaining cleanliness of the plant.
    • Ensuring security and safety for the plant.
    • Testing of the plant following service or repairs.
    • Reporting all accidents, incidences and other damages to the authority and supervisor.
    • Maintain work discipline.
    • Ensure proper management of fuel and Lubricants.

    Requirements for Appointment

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D- (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Have passed the suitability test for plant operator;
    • Possess a valid Driving Licence free from current endorsements for class (es) of Machine(s) that one may be required to operate;
    • Be able to operate at least one (1) plant of difficult rating ‘C’.
    • Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highways and Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
    • Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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    Tractor - Operator

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Operating tractors and attachments of difficult rating B ( One of which must be motor graders and ploughing tractors).
    • Keeping monthly records of the plants.
    • Preparing monthly and weekly service schedules and ensuring that they are adhered to.
    • Guiding turn boys and machine Assistants.
    • Repairing minor defects on machines.
    • Liaising with officers in charge for major repairs.
    • Charged with ensuring safety of the tractor.
    • Charged with ensuring that the tractor is in good condition.
    • Ensuring cleanliness of the tractors.
    • Assisting in training junior tractor operators.

    Requirements for Appointment

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D- (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Have passed the suitability test for tractor operators/Drivers Grade III;
    • Possess a valid Driving Licence free from current endorsements for class (es) of Machine(s) that one may be required to operate;
    • At least two (2) years previous satisfactory driving experience,
    • Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation;

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    County Director (Human Resource Management)

    The Director Human Resource Management will be responsible to the Chief Officer Public Service Management for formulating, reviewing, and overseeing the implementation of County’s Human Resource strategies, plans and policies to ensure that the County Government attracts, retains and motivates the right caliber of staff required for the achievement of the county government’s objectives.

    Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

    • Ensuring smooth operations of the human resource functions as directed by the County Public Service Board.
    • Implementing the Board’s decisions as regard appointments, promotions and discipline among others;
    • Carry our staff audits, identifying gaps and proposing optimal staffing levels in the county;
    • Preparing the budget for human resource management functions ;
    • Ensuring correct interpretation of human resource policies, rules regulations, labor laws, and other relevant statute;
    • Implementing and establishing performance management systems;
    • Establishing records management systems and organizing the transfer of all human resource records whenever necessary;
    • Preparing human resource reports;
    • Undertaking capacity building for the county government staff;
    • Ensuring compliance with the values and principles outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
    • Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirement for appointment
     

    • Be a Kenya citizen;
    • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field from a recognized institution in Kenya;
    • A postgraduate qualification in human resource management;
    • Have not less than ten (10) years’ experience in the relevant field, at least five (5) of which should be at management level;
    • Have a thorough understanding of human resource management policies, regulations and employee relations, labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource management;
    • Have shown exemplary leadership qualities;
    • Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines;
    • Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for delivery;
    • Process knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the public service;
    • Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management(IHRM);
    • Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya;
    • Be proficient in the relevant computer applications.

    Method of Application

    A duly filled CPSB.1 (2020) form, written application, CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side, the position being applied for and addressed to:

    The Secretary,
    Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board
    P.O. Box 4210, 30200
    Kitale

    NOTE: To meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, applicants are required to get certificates from the under listed organizations:-

    1. Kenya Revenue Authority.
    2. Higher Education Loans Board.
    3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
    4. Criminal Investigation Department.
    5. Credit Reference Bureau.

    Copies of the above certificates MUST be attached to the applications for Job Groups H and above. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
    Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are email address  cpsbtransnzoia@gmail.com or cpsb@transnzoia.go.ke and phone number: 0713635352, 0110005315 only.

    All applications should reach the Board Secretary, Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board, Board’s Offices situated after Mt. Elgon Hospital next to the Kenya Red Cross Offices on or before 26th November, 2021.

    CPSB.1 (2020) form can be downloaded at www.transnzoia.go.ke/notices

    Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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