The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...
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This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed within an administrative unit known as Community Area and will work under the supervision and guidance of a Ward Administrator/Administration Officer II.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Coordinating all activities of County Government in their area of jurisdiction;
Convening meetings and implementing decisions of the Community Area Council;
Holding public participation fora and disseminating County Government policies;
Guiding the Community Area Council and collaborating with National Government agencies on security matters;
Sensitizing the community on matters of health, water and environment, roads and infrastructure, education, governance, agriculture or any other devolved function;
Identifying, taking action and reporting cases/issues of alcohol, drug and substance abuse;
Informing relevant authorities on cases/issues of conflict in the area of jurisdiction;
Creating awareness on relevant laws and emerging issues;
Encouraging residents of the community area to participate in development matters;
Preventing pollution of water in any stream, water course, water hole and preventing the obstruction of any stream;
Gathering statistical information relating to population and demography, social amenities and facilities, state of roads and infrastructure, health and environment, agriculture and livestock production, culture and heritage;
Safeguarding County Government property; and
Ensuring prudent use of government resources;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C - (Minus) or its approved equivalent, with a C Plain in English or Kiswahili from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC);
Certificate in any of the following fields; Education, Mass Communication, Public Administration\Management, Social Work/Welfare, Community Development, Disaster Management or equivalent qualification lasting not less than six months from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized instruction;
Be a resident of the particular Community Area for not less than five (5) continuous years;
Have high integrity and command respect; and
Possess excellent communication skills.
NOTE:
Only residents of the following Community Areas, where the vacancies exist will be considered
ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, who are interested in the above positions MUST clearly indicate on the application form: -
The Officer’s Payroll Number;
Date of first appointment; and
Substantive designation and Job Group.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply; and
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the Application for Employment Form KAKCPSB2A downloaded from our county website www.kakamega.go.ke
Applicants should submit their applications together with COPIES of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identification Card or Passport and any other supporting documents. Kakamega County residents are required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application form.
Please note that applications with the position applied for clearly indicated on top of the envelope, should be HAND DELIVERED or sent through COURIER to the County Public Service Board’s Registry Offices located at the Regional Commissioner’s Office, Block ‘B’ - 2 nd Floor on or before Friday, 1st August, 2025 at 5.00pm and addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
KAKAMEGA
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