Job Openings at County Assembly of Kisumu Service Board

(Job Grade ‘M’ CASB 07)

V/NO. 6/2021

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.49, 000. House Allowance: Kshs. 22,000 Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Developing hardware and software specifications.
• Developing and implementing systems.
• Undertaking upgrading of software.
• Updating and keeping inventory on information communication technology activities, designing, recommending and evaluating systems.
• Implementing, maintaining and documenting standards of systems.
• Maintaining support systems and training of users; and
• Repairing and maintaining of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of Information Communication Technology Officer III or comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Certificate mean grade C(plain)
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘M’ CASB 07)

V/NO. 7/2021

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 – Kshs 65,120 p.m

House Allowance: Kshs. 22,000 Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• staff appraisal logistics;
• Code of Conduct reports;
• managing staff medical scheme, pension and statutory deductions;
• overseeing performance management;
• managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit process;
• disciplinary process documentation;
• comprehensive and consistent documentation and reporting of performance management processes;
• documentation of all compliance issues and progress including SRC, CRA, KENAO, KRA, DOSH, PSC, IHRM and all Labour Laws and regulations;
• Updating job descriptions;
• be the Secretary to the Performance Management Committee; and
• collating daily attendance and leave records and summarizing them.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer III for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management and of good professional standing;
• Be a holder of CHRP III;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘L’ CASB 08)

V/NO. 8/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 42,970 – Kshs 59,120 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 22,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• monthly payroll cleansing;
• updating and processing of monthly payroll;
• Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) - liaison;
• staff loan documentation and implementation;
• maintaining staff establishment, employee records and human resource information systems;
• updating and Registration on Government Human Resource Information System (GHRIS);
• computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information such as amounts for surcharges, overtime, etc ;
• checking compliance with the one-third net pay rule; and
• payroll supervision for the manual and IPPD payrolls and liaise with the DPSM;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Assistant for a minimum period of three (3);
• Bachelor‘s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Business Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration from a recognized Institution;
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya and of good professional standing;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘Q’ CASB 04)

V/NO. 9/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.99, 900 – Kshs 133,870 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 28,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 14,000

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• 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 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

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• 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;
• Master 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;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registration with a professional body and membership of good standing;
• Valid practicing certificate; and Demonstrated managerial and administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘J’ CASB 10)

V/NO. 15/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 31,270 – Kshs 41,260 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 7,500
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. responsible for preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers etc. The scope and complexity of work will increase with experience and training but the officer will still be under close guidance where new tasks are involved;
2. responsible for safe custody of records and assets under him/her.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have the following qualification:

• A pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification.

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(Job Grade ‘P’ CASB 05)

V/NO. 14/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 87, 360 – Kshs 121,430 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 28, 000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12, 000

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will be responsible for the following functions:

• monitoring implementation of Accounting standards and systems for compliance; including Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• follow up implementation of Public Accounts Committee recommendations for the Assembly;
• preparation of Bi-annual Accounts;
• consolidation of cash flow projections;
• assisting the head of the Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Assembly;
• assist in setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements;
• responsible for provision of quality and timely accounting services in the Assembly including maintenance of appropriate and up-to-date accounting records;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Accountant officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
• Master degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and membership of good standing;
• Strategic Leadership course from a recognized institution lasting not less than six weeks;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘J’ CASB 10)

V/NO. 13/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 31,270 – 41,260 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 7,500
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1. preventing any interruption as the county assembly meeting is in progress;
2. ensuring public gallery security within the county assembly;
3. serving members in the chamber;
4. controlling the press in the public gallery when the county assembly is in progress;
5. controlling dress code in the public gallery to ensure decorum in the County Assembly.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Served in the grade of Commissionaire II or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be in possession of a Paramilitary/Military Training qualifications;
• A Diploma in Security Management /Investigations and
• Forensic studies from a recognized institution;
• Have served satisfactorily in the uniformed service for a period of not less than five (5) years;
• Have First Aid certificate and/or fire-fighting certificate /Disaster management certificate;
• Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be in possession of an exemplarily service certificate; and Shown merit and ability in work performance and results
   

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(Job Grade ‘M’ CASB 7)

V/NO. 12/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 House Allowance: Kshs. 22, 000 Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8, 000

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• ensuring safe custody of the mace;
• ensuring safety and security of the assembly premises, firearms and of members of the county assembly;
• controlling of authorized parking to ensure order and security in the county assembly premises;
• performing chamber and ceremonial duties as per the laid down guidelines;
• receiving visitors and suppliers to the assembly and directing them to the respective staff or department in the county assembly;
• ensuring that CCTV cameras are functional and are well manned; and
• ensuring that conference facilitation are availed and secured especially when committee go out of the assembly.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

1. have served in the grade of Senior Sergeant At Arms for at least three (3) years or in the disciplined forces for a period of not less than five (5) years in a commensurate position;
2. have Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management/Investigations, Criminology and Forensic studies from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate in Management Course not lasting less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
4. have certificate in firefighting and first aid; and
5. Possess an exemplarily service certificate;
6. Be in possession of a Paramilitary/Military Training qualifications; and
7. Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘P’ CASB 05)

V/NO. 11/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 87, 360
House Allowance: Kshs. 28, 000 Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12, 000

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1. conducting intermittent and periodic security surveys and investigations;
2. ensuring protective security for all personnel and property within the County Assembly;
3. providing interdepartmental and chamber support services;
4. allocating of committee rooms to various committees of the County Assembly;
5. ensuring fire prevention and safety of the county assembly facilities;
6. ensuring compliance with occupational health requirements.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Serjeant-At- Arms I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management/ Investigations, Criminology, Forensic studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master degree in Security Management/ Investigations, Criminology, Forensic studies or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown exemplary acquisition and application of knowledge of the operations of the County Assembly; and
• vShown merit, competence and ability as exhibited in work performance and results.

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(Job Grade ‘H’ CASB 11)

V/NO. 10/2021

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 25,470 House Allowance: Kshs. 4,500 Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1. maintaining security and safe custody of stores;
2. undertaking procurement and storage activities;
3. issuing and rationing of stores; and
4. making recommendations for disposal of unserviceable stores.

Requirements 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;
• and Proficiency Certificate in computer application skills
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary mean grade C(plain)

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(Job Grade ‘L’ CASB 8)

V/NO. 18/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 42,970 – Kshs 59,120 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 22,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Operating the digital recording systems;
• Ensuring general safety, cleanliness and usability of the machines;
• ensuring timely and accurate recording and transcription;
• undertaking independent verbatim reporting of County Assembly proceedings and those of relevant committees/functions within or outside County Assembly;
• handling queries relating to Hansard reporting;
• preparing transcripts for editing;
• sorting and checking transcripts from junior officers and amending as necessary;
• assist in preliminary editorial work with emphasis on grammar, syntax, style and consistency; and
• assisting in classification, custody, archiving, retrieval and cross-checking of documents against references.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Linguistics majoring in English and Kiswahili from a recognized institution; or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Be in possession of Typing II (30 w.p.m.) and/or Audio Typing I and II; and
3. Proficiency in computer applications skills and
4. Showing merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

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(Job Grade ‘N’ CASB 06)

V/NO. 17/2021
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 56,370 – Kshs 87,360 p.m House Allowance: Kshs. 25,500
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

An officer at this level will be deployed to work in either the office of the Speaker or a Clerk of the County Assembly. The officer will be responsible for administration and management of the Office Administrative services function.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

1. interpreting and implementing office administrative services personnel policies and procedures;
2. participating in selection and recruitment of office
3. administrative services personnel;
4. verifying and analyzing office administrative services personnel data for postings and deployment;
5. participating in organizing and budgeting for seminars and workshops for office administrative services personnel; and
6. participating in updating bio data for office administrative
7. services staff; and
8. supervising office administrative services personnel.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• served in the grade of Chief Administrative Assistant for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management from a recognized Institution. OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stages I, II and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
• Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.)
• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document
  • Processing III
  • Business English III/Communications II
  • Commerce II
  • Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III
  • Secretarial Duties II;
• Certificate in Secretarial Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from the Kenya School of Government or any other recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in management of secretarial services.

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V/NO. 16/2021 Salary Scale: Kshs. 25,000 (AS PER INTERNSHIP POLICY)

The office holder shall work directly under and report to the Senior Clerk Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities will entail

• Taking charge of committees and arranging their business;
• Taking minutes and writing reports of the assembly committees;
• Assisting in drafting of bills and motions;
• Advising committee chairpersons on procedural issues;
• Searching for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources like documents or persons.

Requirements for Appointment

1. Must be in possession of either a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University;
2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Certificate mean grade C(plain)