Job Openings at County Government of Nyeri

Director, Information, Communication and Technology, Job Group “R”– 1 post (Advert No. 3/2022)

Duties and responsibilities

1. Providing leadership, vision and management of ICT
2. Preparing strategic and operational plans for the ICT directorate
3. Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure in line with county development plans
4. Ensuring ICT systems comply with regulations and legal requirements
5. Overseeing development, design and implementation of new system and maintenance of old systems.
6. Maintaining the integrity and continual operation of ICT network including wireless networks.
7. Ensuring the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring that users get maximum benefits from them;
8. Ensuring effective Management of the County ICT and GIS systems and
9. Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems.
10. Identifying new ICT Solutions, maintain and supporting ICT Services and ensuring security of the County’s data and ICT Systems;
11. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisors

Requirement for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field in ICT from a recognized university in Kenya.
3.  Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution in Kenya.
4. A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a managerial position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
5. Demonstrated a high level of competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems;
6. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of county/National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into ICT development programs/projects

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 5 Posts (Advert No. 4/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:–

1. Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
2. Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
3. Treating sick animals;
4. Advising on good veterinary practices;
5. Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
6. Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare, undertaking Post–Mortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
7. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:–

1. Have a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution in Kenya.
2. Be a member of a registered professional association representing the interests of veterinary surgeons.
3. Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board and be retained in the register.
4. Be licensed by the KVB with a valid practising license.

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 5 posts (Advert No. 5/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into the Livestock Production Officers’ cadre.

An officer at this level will be deployed at sub county or ward level and will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities will include

1. Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching and to promote economic livestock farming.
2. Assisting in organizing extension activities including field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.
3. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science/Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management/ Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Health and Management from a recognized Institution in Kenya.

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Job Group “Q”– 1 post (Advert No. 8/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a section at County headquarters or as a sub–County works officer or as a County architect. Duties and responsibilities at the County level will entail:

1. Monitoring of expenditure on a county building development programme and delays on project:
2. Preparing of the annual budget, development estimates for the department and checking of sketches/ schemes designs done by commissioned consultants and make recommendations for payments.
3. In charge of data collection and collation in the County.
4. Handling correspondence, reports and papers on policy matters;
5. Monitoring and coordination of departmental resources and activities.
6. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

As the Sub– County works officer, the officer will be in charge of

1. All architectural, engineering and quantity surveying services in the sub–county.
2. Specific duties and responsibilities will include
3. Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of County buildings, civil and other public works.
4. In addition, the officer will be responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this cadre, an officer must have

1. Served in the grade of chief superintending architect or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years or seven (7) years in a comparable position in the private sector;
2. A bachelor’s degree in architecture from a recognized institution in Kenya;
3. Been registered by the board of registration of architects and quantity surveyors
4. Corporate membership with the architectural association of Kenya (AAK) attended a project development and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
5. Project development and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
6. Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
7. Strategic leadership development course or related course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
8. Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Group “Q”– 1 Post (Advert No. 7/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of unit at Headquarters or as a county works officer or a County Road engineer. The duties and responsibility involve

1. In charge of design team dealing with design detailing,
2. Preparing of the specifications, bill of quantities, supervision and maintenance of all civil works which include the sewerage disposal scheme, surface water disposal, roads, parking areas, paved areas for the County Government Roads, buildings and structures.
3. Distributing of workload and supervision of execution;
4. Checking and monitoring work produced by the consulting engineers;
5. Coordinating of planning and execution of the projects under other departments.
6. Checking and certify payment certificate and other contract documents in liaison with the architects, roads Engineers and other government agencies.
7. Advising on all problems involving, civil engineering.
8. Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisors

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must;

1. Served in the grade of chief superintending Engineer (Road) or comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years or seven (7) years’ experience in a comparable position in the private sector;
2. Bachelor degree in civil engineering from a recognized institution in Kenya;
3. Been registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
4. Current valid annual practicing licence from the Engineer’s Registration Board of Kenya
5. Corporate membership with the institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
6. Strategic leadership development course or related course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
7. Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordi

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Job Group “H”– 10 Posts (Advert No. 6/2022)

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders. Officers at this level will be deployed at the ward or sub county level. Specific duties and responsibilities will include, assisting in organizing and executing livestock extension duties at this level. They can also be deployed as subject matter specialists in fields such as poultry, sheep & goats, apiculture and dairy production. The activities at this level will entail assisting in designing livestock enterprise plans, and assisting in training sub–Locational and Locational staff and farmers.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a Candidate must have: –

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Diploma in any of the following fields: Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Apiculture, Animal Health and Production, and Range Management/Farm Management from a recognised Institution in Kenya.