Openings at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Terms of service: 6 years Contract

Job Group: JG ‘R’

Salary: as per SRC guidelines

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• In charge of planning in the entire county
• Production of statistical data at the county level
• Coordination and formulation of county development strategic policies, programs within the county
• Preparation of county development plan
• Monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs
• Collect, calculate, process and administer statistical data in accordance with the statistical Act
• Formulation of policies, programs, for harmonious development of the economic factors, carrying out sectoral studies and research, monitoring
• Answerable to the Chief Officer Finance, ICT & Economic Planning
• Preparation of county plans including County Integrated Development
• Plan, County budgets and policy papers, annual development plans
• Analyze annual county budget and action plans
• Coordinate feasibility studies and survey to determine project viability
• Coordination of budget preparation in the county
• Preparation, analysis and reporting on MTEF and Annual County Budgets
• Monitoring Budget implementation process

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• At least 10 years’ continuous experience in economic planning, compilation and production of statistical data for National Economic Planning and Development in the public sector, for direct appointment or must have served for three (3) years in the position of Deputy Director Planning job group “Q” or its equivalent in the public service.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, appreciation of the county’s economic development needs at national Sectoral and regional levels
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or statistics, mathematics and finance from a recognized university
• Masters of Arts in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics or related field from a recognized university or Masters of Science is an added advantage
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of (vacancy) service functions and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of County and National goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to (position) service functions
• Proficiency in computer and system analyst skills.

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Terms of Service:    3 years Contract

Job Group    JG ‘R’

Salary:    as per SRC guidelines

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Development and implementation of strategies, policies, guidelines, and programs related to security and enforcement within the county.
• Planning, mapping and administration of security service divisions.
• Coordinate operations, drills, trainings, parade matters, disciplinary matters and welfare of the enforcement unit.
• Ensure compliance with county laws, by laws, rules and regulations established in respect to VIP protection, property protection, construction, waste disposal and management, revenue collection, disasters and traffic control among others.
• Establish collaborative system with the Judiciary, National Security Agencies, County Policing Authority, Security Advisory Committee and other Stakeholders.
• Promotion of National Values, Principles of good governance as espoused in Article 10 of 232 of the constitution.
• Supervising and guiding enforcement officers in the county.
• Submission of regular progress reports to the. Relevant Chief Officer
• Assessment of County Government Security System, risks intelligence reports and give timely appropriate recommendations
• Assist in the prosecutions of non-compliant individuals to the county laws, by laws, rules and regulations.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Security Management, Social Works and Social Administration, Governance & Political Science, Criminology and Fraud Management or its equivalent;
• At least 12 years’ continuous experience in security management for direct appointment or must have served for three years in the position of Deputy Director Enforcement and Compliance job group “Q” or its equivalent in the wider public service;
• Demonstrated practical experience in prosecution and handling of charge sheets;
• Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional provisions related to law enforcement;
• Demonstrated exemplary services, high degree of professional and technical competence, good interpersonal relationship and thorough understanding of policy formulation and implementation;
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be added advantage;
• Paramilitary training from a recognized institution could be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of (vacancy) service functions;
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of County and National goals,policies, objectives and ability to relate them to (position) service functions;
• Certificate in computer applications.

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Terms of service:    Permanent & Pensionable

Job Group:    JG ‘Q’

Salary:    as per SRC guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer at this level will be in charge of climate change activities in the County. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Establishing climate change directorate in the County and develop staff and institutional capacity;
• Advising on all matters related to climate change programmes, projects and activities in the County;
• Building capacity for other institutions and stakeholders for county’s appropriate Mitigation Actions (CAMAs) and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV);
• Advising on all matters relating to National and County Legislation, Policy, Coordination Regulation and monitoring of climate change governance;
• In charge of developing, implementation and monitoring of climate change strategic plans, work plans, appropriate programs, performance targets, budgets, standards, rules and guideline, and all other climate change activities in the County;
• Resource mobilization for climate change function including writing bankable proposals;
• Creating awareness on climate change matters in the County at all levels; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade the officer must have;

• Served for a minimum period of seven (7) years and currently serving at grade of Principal Climate Change Adaptation Officer job group “P” and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: climate change and climate systems, Meteorology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Botany and Zoology or related fields;
• Masters’ Degree in related fields will be an added advantage;
• Management Course lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown professional competence, high integrity and leadership capability in work performance and results, and
• Be registered with a relevant body.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of (vacancy) service functions.
• Certificate in computer application; and
• Satisfy requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership integrity.

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Job Summary

Nyamira County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the above vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under Articles 176 and County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Minimum Qualification: Certificate

Experience Level: Mid-level

Experience Length: 3 years

Job Description/Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Position (600)

Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Teachers

Terms of Service:P&P

Job Group:JG ‘F’ & ‘H’

Salary: as per SRC guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities: –

1. Class teaching;
2. Role modeling, guidance and counseling, mentoring and motivation of the learners;
3. Preparing reports;
4. Ensuring the safety and security of the learners;
5. Assist in designing, organizing and facilitating play/learning activities for learners;
6. Caring and nurturing the emotional, aesthetic, spiritual, moral,social, mental and physical growth of children (holistic development);
7. Providing opportunities for fostering hands on learning, exploration,creativity, and self-expression, discovery, making choices, self-control and the development of motor skills;
8. Enhancement of communication, pre-writing, pre-reading and number skills and experimentation;
9. Preparing and developing play/learning materials, schemes of work, lesson plans and daily programme of activities, children’s progress records of work, health records and other records.

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Be a holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+ (plus) or KCE division IV at ‘0’ Level (for certificate Holders;
3. Certificate in Early Childhood Development Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent (for certificate holders);
4. Diploma in  Early  Childhood  Development  Education  offered  by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent (for Diploma holders);
5. Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
6. Be a holder of Certificate in computer applications;
7. Possess certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service;
8. Possess valid medical report from a recognized government health facility.

Note:  Serving  ECDE teachers in the Public ECDE Centers and are in possession of KCSE  grade D-(minus) and a Certificate in ECDE from the Ministry of Education or KNEC and registered by the Teachers Service Commission and have been serving for a period of three (3) years may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the above requirements, as ECDE teacher should have the following:-

Personal qualities

• Modest and of sound mind;
• Creative and innovative;
• Professionalism and integrity;
• Relate well with children, parents and members of the society,

Core competencies

• Supervisory skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Team player;
• Communication/interpersonal skills

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Job Summary

Nyamira County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the above vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under Articles 176 and County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, ICT & ECONOMIC PLANNING

Position (1)

Director Internal Audit & Risk Management

Terms of service:6 years Contract

Job Group:    JG ‘R’

Salary:    as per SRC guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities: –

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Supervise internal audit technical activities within the County comprising of audit systems and information technology;
• Supervise the implementation of strategic and operational plans including quality assurance programs;
• Establish the design, development and operation of major computer based systems of the County Government to determine whether adequate controls are in place;
• Supervise activities subject to audit coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risks inherent in terms of the audit costs involved, determining adequacy and effectiveness of internal control system;
• Carry out investigations on irregularities identified or reported in audit reports;
• Review and approve audit engagement and work plans, programs and budgets;
• Review internal control systems on budgetary controls and financial returns and other operations of the County Government;
• Monitor and Evaluate audit findings and implementation of audit recommendations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management mechanisms, controls and governance processes and recommending improvements; and
• Supervise staff including assessing training needs, designing and implement training programs for staff and audit committee members.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade an officer must have

• At least 8 years’ continuous experience in internal audit for direct appointment or and must have served in the grade of Deputy Director, Internal Audit job group “Q” or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Auditing and Consultancy, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Risk Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of registration as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (HA) or the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA) or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or any other recognized professional body;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; and
• Shown merit and ability and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in managing the internal audit function and be of integrity with proven leadership qualities in the previous position and results oriented.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of (vacancy) service functions and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of County and National goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to (position) service functions
• Certificate in computer applications.