Career Opportunities at Kwale County Public Service Board

Job Description

KWALE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Job Group “J”

No of Positions: 3

Vacancy No-31/2020/KCPSB

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For one to be appointed to this grade, he/she must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, International Trade/ Business /Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution, and
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.

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.

• Collecting and compiling economic and trade related data;
• Disseminating trade information;
• Compiling data on recovery of loans owed to the Kwale County Trade Revolving Fund (KCoTReF);
• Facilitating trade promotion activities, programs; and product development
• Participating in the implementation of trade related development projects;
• Participating and organizing trade interactive forums and conducting business counselling sessions and trainings.
• Implementing the Kwale Biashara Centre Concept.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.

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JG “J”

No of Positions: Two

Vacancy No-30/2020/KCPSB

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For one to be appointed to this grade, he/she must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution, and
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.

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.

• Conducting market research and surveys in order to come up with new potential market for traders.
• Market linkages: - linking traders to new and existing markets.
• Promotion of market infrastructure development: - conducting public participations for the proposed market projects; supervising and coordinating the construction of the market projects in order to ensure work is done within the stipulated period;
• Supervision of market projects: - conducting site visits for on-going market projects to ensure work is done as per bill of quantities
• Management of markets: - conducting market inspections to ensure the market areas are always clean and tidy and that specific cleaning tasks are performed as required;
• Allocation of market stalls/space: - issuance of stall allocation forms, conducting assessment of stall applicants and selecting successful applicants.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.

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Vacancy No-28/2020/KCPSB

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

Job Description

• In charge of the Co-operative Audit activities at the Sub- County level and Deputy to the County Co-operative Auditor.
• Examining all books of accounts of Co-operative Societies in accordance with the law, rules and regulations; preparing detailed audit observations; and verifying statement of accounts and reporting the findings to immediate supervisors.
• Advising Co-operative Societies at sub County level on Governance, Financing, Accounts, and develop and implement work plans for co-operative Audit services.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Co-operative Management, Co-operative Auditing, Internal Auditing or Finance from a recognized Institution
• Served in the grade of Co-operative Auditor II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years.

OR

• For Direct appointment, Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Co-operative Management, Commerce (Accounting /Finance option) Economics (Upper 2nd), Mathematics, Statistics from a recognized Institution;

OR

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya part III or certified Internal Auditors (CIA) part IV from a recognized institution;

OR

• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.

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Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Vacancy No-27/2020/KCPSB

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Job Description

• In charge of the Co-operative Audit activities at the County level
• Consolidating primary Audit reports/queries on Societies financial statements; reviewing and following –up of Audit work emanating from the field; directing and conducting Audit inspections of Societies’ records; monitoring and reviewing Audit programmes; compiling data on periodical financial returns, estimates of income and expenditure; collecting, collating, evaluating and documenting audit evidence; and ascertaining the adequacy of Co-operative Societies internal control systems including Computer systems.
• Advising Co-operative Societies on Governance, Financing, Accounts, and develop and implement work plans for co-operative Audit services.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Co-operative Auditor I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Co-operative Management from a recognized institution;

And

• Post graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;

Or

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya part III or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) Part IV from a recognized institution;

Or

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Co-operative Management, Co-operative Auditing, Internal Auditing or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Vacancy No-26/2020/KCPSB

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description

• In charge of the Co-operative Marketing and related activities at the County level
• Implementing Co-operative Development activities /Programmes at the County Level
• Advising Co-operative Societies on Governance, Marketing, Training, Value addition, develop and implement work plans for co-operative marketing services.
• Enforcing compliance with the Co-operative Legislation

Qualifications:

• Served in grade of the Senior Co-operative Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Marketing, Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Development or Co-operative Management from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognised institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized Institution and
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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JG „H‟

No of Positions: 2

Vacancy No-25/2020/KCPSB

Duties and responsibilities

The officer will work under the supervision of a more senior officer and will be responsible for:-

• Receiving, Sorting, Opening, filing, Minuting and Distribution of mail;
• Dispatching of mails; and
• Guiding on file disposal.

Requirement for appointment

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mean grade C plain from the Kenya National Examination Council(KNEC) or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution; and
• A Diploma in Records/Information Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.

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Job Description

KWALE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE & ADMINISTRATION

JG „H‟

No of Positions: 2

Vacancy No-24/2020/KCPSB

Duties and responsibilities
An officer in this post will be responsible for:-

• Implement decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures.
• Supervise Clerical Officers and other supporting staff.

Requirement for appointment

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

• At least a C- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE); and
• A Diploma in Human Resource Management, Records Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements

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JG „J‟

Vacancy No-23/2020/KCPSB

Duties and responsibilities

An officer in this post will be responsible for:-

• Verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, Human Resource Management Records and complement control;
• Processing cases for the Departmental Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and assisting in the implementation of the decisions thereof, and;
• Supervising and guiding Clerical Staff/Human Resource Assistants in the division.

Requirement for appointment

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

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource/Personnel Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognised university/Institution.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.

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Vacancy No-22/2020/KCPSB

1. Vanga Ward in Lunga lunga Sub County
2. Kinondo Ward in Msambweni Sub County
3. Mwereni Ward in Lunga lunga Sub County
4. Kubo South Ward in Matuga Sub County

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Those with degrees will have an added advantage
• Working experience of not less than five (5) years
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Must be a resident of the specific Ward he/she is applying for.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative function 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 the public service
• Managing the county public service
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services
• Exercising any functions and duties delegated by the County Public Service Board

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.

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Positions:

• Education- Vacancy No-21/2020/KCPSB
• Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries-Vacancy No-20/2020/KCPSB

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in kenya
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution :and
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in the relevant area.

Core competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position;

• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment and respect for diversity.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Officer shall be in charge of a County Department. He/ She will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer responsible to the respective County Executive member. Other duties and responsibilities include;

• The administration of a County Department
• Implementation of policies and development plans.
• Development and implementation of Strategic plans
• Formulate and implement effective programmes to attain vision 030 and sector goals.
• Promote national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service.

NOTE: Please visit our website www.kwalecountygov.com for details of the requirements.