Career Opportunities at County Government of Laikipia

Job Group CPSB 05

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be reporting to the Head, Human Resource Management. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: - assisting in planning, organizing, administration and control of activities in Human Resource Management division; assisting in initiating formulation of Human Resource Management policies; initiating preparation of divisions strategic plans; assisting in Human Resource planning and succession management; analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations; managing staff capacity development programmes; assisting in preparation of PE budgets; assisting in managing Performance Management Systems (PMS); managing County competency framework; assisting in ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of Human Resource Management policies, rules and regulations including those relating to pensions, salary administration, labour laws, leave, staff Collective Bargaining Agreement among others.; managing staff medical schemes, WIBA, Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident cover, and OSHA

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

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than four (4) years in a related area within the Public Service or Private sector, two (2) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Possess a degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Option); Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Option); or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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• Degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resource Management/Part II of Certified Public Secretaries (K) Examination or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
• Certificate in computer applications

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Job Group CPSB 04

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: ensuring service delivery in the area of jurisdiction; facilitating mobilization and ensuring prudent utilization of resources; developing programmes and projects to empower the community; facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services in the area of jurisdiction; facilitating intra and inter-government relations and conflict resolutions; overseeing safe custody of government assets in the area of jurisdiction; ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction; ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance; identifying development projects; disseminating information to the Public and providing linkage between the office and the community.

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

• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: -Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development, Social Science or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Job Group CPSB 06

Duty and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - undertaking research on assigned legal issues; analyzing research data and compiling reports; preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; preparing legal opinions; undertaking law review; ensuring compliance with county, national, regional and international instrument; ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and organizing stakeholder consultations

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

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
• Have been admitted as an advocate for the High Court of Kenya;
• Be in possession of a current practicing license;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; and,
• Proficiency in computer applications

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Job Group CPSB 08

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; -Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;

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• Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines:-Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - Overseeing transport management; planning and coordinating office accommodation; facilitating meetings, conferences, and other special events; supervising provision of security and office services; supervising record management and messenger services within various departments; handling public concerns and issues; managing utilities and office accommodation; managing of premises, assets and insurance policies; facilitating citizen participation in development activities; handling occupational health and safety issues; facilitating mobilization of resources at the local level; collecting and collating data on development activities and disseminating information to the public

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Job Group CPSB 09

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

• Degree in Computer Science; Information Communication Technology or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated web development skills, using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP.Net,VB.NET, C#, and Microsoft SQL server
• Certification in web design
• Have exposure in operating computers and good skills in dealing with technical problems

Duties and  Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-writing and editing content; designing webpage layout; determining technical requirements; upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links; creating responsive web site templates using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript from existing and new designs, for use with existing web systems; testing of design elements and site functions aimed at optimizing user experience and improving user engagement; training other team members as appropriate to increase front end development knowledge and skills across the team.

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Job Group CPSB 09

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

• Degree in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Corporate Communication; Media Studies/Science or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Corporate Communication, Media Studies/Science or it's equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services; and

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed at the County Headquarters or in a Departmental Communications Office. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: collecting information features and documentaries of on-going programs and projects; gathering information on programs and significant events, editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area, liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern, scheduling interviews with Government officials and managing assigned projects and programs under the guidance of the head of the Unit/Section.

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Job Group CPSB 11

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

• Diploma in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognised institution/University;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for Public Communications Officers. An Officer at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters or at the Department to assist in Public Communication services. Duties and responsibilities will entail: collecting information features and documentaries of on-going programmes and projects; preparing media briefs; press release/statements and supplements; assisting in organizing county or departmental events; liaising with media practitioners

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Job Group CPSB 10

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Have a Diploma in Law or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than two (2) years in the public sector, corporate sector or a reputable law firm
• Be in possession of a current process server certificate
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties will include:-Oversee drafting and filing of legal documents in Registries; coordinate the filing of service of legal documents in courts of Law; undertake routine errands to public registries courts and other relevant offices and perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

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Job Group CPSB 03

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registration with the Professional Body in the relevant field;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than four (4) years in a related area within the Public Service or Private sector;
• Have demonstrated a thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have a thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County; and,
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be reporting to the Chief Officer. Specific duties will include:- Developing and implementing policies, programmes, projects and laws on Roads, Public Works, Transport and Mechanical sectors; monitoring, evaluating and preparing status reports on programmes, projects and activities of the Division; providing technical advice on road planning, roads management, transport, and mechanical Unit; managing consultations with development partners, private sector, civil society groups and other stakeholders; ensuring effective integration of activities, timely and effective implementation of all projects; ensure timely and appropriate utilization of the budgeted project resources; preparing, implementing, monitoring and 8 reporting on implementation of strategic plans, budgets, performance management system and coordinating staff management and development.

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Job Group CPSB 08

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of an experienced Officer. Duties and Responsibilities will entail preparation of sketches/scheme designs and production of drawings; interpretation of clients' requirements and post contract administration.

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Job Group CPSB 09

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and Responsibilities will include: preliminary design and supervision of construction and maintenance of structures

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Job Group CPSB 09

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Been registered as a Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities entail preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on-site, site re-measurement and preparation of variation orders.

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Job Group CPSB 09

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey), from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade to this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:- carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for medium and high density topographical, general engineering, sub-divisional schemes, medium area cadastral and photo control surveys.

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Job Group CPSB 09

For appointment to this grade, a candidate 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 a graduate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Associate of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter); and,
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- preparing physical development plans; undertaking feasibility studies on physical, social, economic and environmental characteristics; implementing physical plans for national, regional, urban areas and cities; processing development applications; and maintaining physical planning records