Employment Opportunities at County Assembly of Taita Taveta

Duties and Responsibilities

• supervision of all staff within the department;
• interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;
• ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;
• identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;
• developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly;
• monitoring third party providers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;
• ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
• ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels; and
• providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• At least ten (10) years’ cumulative experience, two (2) of which must have been at senior management level.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registered with a professional body (KISM) and membership of good standing;
• Have a professional practicing certificate;
• Must have worked with the county assemblies or any public institution for not less than five years 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• formulating and implementing the strategies and policies for procurement of goods and services;
• developing long-term and short-term procurement plans in liaison with users as per the County Assembly requirements;
• updating, interpreting and implementing existing procurement policies, regulations and procedures;
• preparing procurement plans in accordance with budget process;
• coordinating internal monitoring and evaluation on procurement;
• assessing the performance of suppliers and contractors;
• coordinating the preparation and the implementation of procurement manual; and
• preparing tender and pre-qualification documents for expression of interest.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least seven (7) years’ cumulative experience in public or private sector
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registered with a professional body (KISM) and membership of good standing;
• Have a professional practicing certificate;
• Must have worked with the county assemblies or any public institution. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising Research Officers, assistant researchers, clerical officers attached to the department and interns;
• Training and development of staff members answerable to him/her;
• Setting and agreeing on performance targets;
• designing strategic objectives on research functions and implementing strategic objectives on research functions;
• policy formulation, interpretation and implementation;
• initiating and conducting research and analysis on key policy issues;
• providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;
• maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and majorpublic policy issues/questions;
• ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points ofview;
• providing back up to County Assembly committees;
• generating and disseminating research information to enhance County Assembly core functions - law making oversight and representation. 
• providing researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature with a view to contribute towards enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;
• carrying out research and assembling sectoral data, and information on comparative aspects of Assembly practice and procedure, evolution, growth and contemporary aspects of the County Assembly;
• undertaking legislative research and public policy analysis to generate policy briefs and options to sustain evidence informed decision making in the legislature; and
• building a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly’s information needs.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political science, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least seven (7) years’ cumulative experience in public or private sector
• An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly; and
• Proficiency in computer application. 

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Duties and responsibilities

• Performing chamber and ceremonial duties;
• Implement plans for organized security drills;
• Update senior officers on emerging security critical incidences;
• Implement specific instructions on custody of security items and other equipment;
• Undertake duties to meet desirable housekeeping standards;
• Providing fire and safety protective services;
• Undertake access control duties - receiving visitors and suppliers to the assembly and directing them to the respective staff or department in the county assembly;
• Perform crowd control management duties;
• Perform duties towards maintenance of decorum, law and order within the precincts of the Assembly;
• Ensuring safety and security of the assembly premises, firearms and of members of the county assembly;

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Sergeant-At-Arms I for at least three (3) years OR in the disciplined forces in a rank of not less than Corporal for a period of not less than seven (7) years;
• Certificate in fire-fighting or first aid;
• A valid certificate of good conduct;
• A Paramilitary / Military Training qualification; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• maintaining security and safe custody of stores;
• preparing stores requisitions;
• undertaking procurement and storage activities;
• preparing payment vouchers for suppliers; and distributing quotations requests;
• issuing and rationing of stores; and
• making recommendations for disposal of unserviceable stores.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Diploma in Stores Management/Supply Chain Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a registered member of KISM will be an added advantage
• Certificate in computer application skills.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out Electrical and mechanical works;
• Repairing furniture, machines and equipment;
• Painting under the supervision of a senior officer; and
• Maintaining buildings, plant and equipment.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served in the grade of Artisan II or in a comparable position in public or private sector;
• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Construction, Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Masonry, Carpentry, Plumbing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• driving vehicles and detecting common mechanical faults;
• carrying out minor repairs;
• maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• ensuring safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle; and
• ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

•  Served in the grade of Driver II for a minimum period of three (3) years or a comparable position;
•  Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
•  Valid Certificate of Good Conduct. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• cleaning of offices, kitchen, lavatories and entire compound;
• tending and cultivating a garden;
• performing reprographic services;
• Preparing and serving tea;
• collecting and cleaning utensils;
• collecting and disposing waste;
• dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
• moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement;
• dispatching letters;
• collecting and delivering documents/correspondences outside the organization; and
• delivering documents/ correspondences within the organization.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ (plain) or any other equivalent qualification;
• Certificate of good conduct. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
• Assisting in providing user support; maintaining support systems and training of users; maintainingInformation Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• Assist in certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Assist in configuring of new Information technology equipment;
• Assist in maintaining data protection system;
• Assist in installing and supporting servers;
• Assist in installing and deployment of relevant hardware and software;
• Assist in implementing the County Assembly’s computer systems; and
• Assist in providing user support and training users.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• KCSE D+ and above
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, BusinessInformation Technology or any other equivalent qualification from recognized institution