Ongoing Recruitment at Laikipia County Government

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. Duties and responsibilities will include: - undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; (ii)setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer and supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution;

OR

• Degree in any of the following disciplines: Fashion Design and Clothing Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in Computer application skills
   

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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. Duties and responsibilities will include: - undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution;

OR

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food & Beverage Production, Sales & Service Management; Catering & Accommodation or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• certificate in Computer Proficiency

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Duties and Responsibilities

undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

NOTE: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche will be an added advantage 

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Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Fashion Design, Clothing/Textile Technology, Garment Making & Tailoring or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Fashion Design, Clothing/Textile Technology, Garment Making & Tailoring or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

NOTE: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche will be an added advantage 
 

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Masonry or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Masonry or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

NOTE: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche will be an added advantage 

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Duties and Responsibilities

undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Leather Works or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Leather Works or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Welding & Fabrication or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Welding & Fabrication or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Food and Beverages or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Food and Beverages or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

NOTE: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche will be an added
advantage 

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Duties and Responsibilities

undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus; preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work; setting and marking examinations/assignments; carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and supervising trainees projects and practical work

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

• Craft certificate in Electrical Works or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Electrical Works or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

NOTE: Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche will be an added advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: assisting in building corporate relations; developing content on topical issues for uploading onto institutional websites, Information Education Communication (IEC) materials and undertaking media monitoring; assisting in the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and supplements; maintaining public relations records and documents; and participating in event organization.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills

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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. Duties and responsibilities will entail: assisting in building corporate relations; sourcing, collating and developing content on topical issues for internal and external public; undertaking media monitoring; assisting in media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and supplements; maintaining public relations records and documents; participating in event management.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Diploma in any of the following: Photojournalism, Mass Communications; Journalism, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies/Science from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills

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Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for the Cooks cadre. An Officer at this level will be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a senior officer. Duties will include: preparation for raw foods for cooking; cleanliness of equipment used in production; maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surroundings; setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

OR

• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills

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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. An officer at this level will be deployed on construction sites for the job training under guidance of a senior Officer. Work entails: assist in preparation of outlines scheme and detailed designs; assist in production of drawing for building and institution and carrying out field survey

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

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Architect and Architectural Engineering; Architectural Design and Engineering; Architectural Design and Housing; Architectural Design and Building Technology or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills 

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Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry for this cadre. An officer at this level will be based in the County Mechanical workshop. Duties and responsibilities will entail: - assist in assessing plant mechanical problems and preparing reports accordingly; repairing of plant; assist in preparing plant inspection reports and conducting proficiency tests for Plant Operators

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma (Automotive)-Plant Option or other approved equivalent qualification;
• Valid Driving License; and, Certificate in computer application skills

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Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry for this cadre. An officer at this level will be based in the County
Mechanical workshop. Duties and responsibilities will entail: assist in assessing vehicle
mechanical problems and preparing reports accordingly; repairing of motor vehicles;
assist in preparing vehicle inspection reports and conducting proficiency tests for drivers

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma (Automotive) or other approved equivalent qualification;
• Valid Driving License; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers; analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports; assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources; undertaking fisheries extension activities; maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries; inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Fisheries, zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

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Duties and responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be on the- job training and will work under the Supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and Responsibilities will entail: - simple maintenance of fire-fighting appliance and assistance during emergency cases

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade ‘D’ PLAIN or its equivalent and relevant qualification;
• Fireman II certificate from a recognized fire service Training school;
• First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Be physically fit
• Be certified medically fit by Government DoctorPossess diving and rescue skills; and,
• Have a Certificate in computer applications skills

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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. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- assist in the inspection and installation of the electrical wiring for heating and air-conditioning systems, appliances and other components in government buildings and construction works; assist in examining electrical systems and equipment in government buildings and construction works; assist in inspecting new and existing sound and security systems, wiring, lighting, motors and generating equipment in government buildings and construction works and assist in repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic installations in government buildings and construction works

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

• Certificate in any of the following fields: Electrical Engineering Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications

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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. Duties and responsibilities will include: - writing and testing computer programs according to instructions and specifications; assisting in the implementation of the computer systems; providing user support and training of users; repairs and maintenance of ICT equipment and associated peripherals; monitoring the performance of ICT equipment; and reporting any faults for further action.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), System Administration, Electrical/Electronic or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• (Possession of certificate of membership to a professional body will be an add ed a dvanta ge ) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- developing and implementing policies, and projects in the gender, culture and social services sector, coordinating, managing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the programs and projects in the subsector, mobilizing and harnessing community to advance community well-being through economics social and cultural programs, projects and activities; undertaking research and consultancy and disseminating information on drug abuse, gender, special needs, empowerment, talent and community service, coordinating the development of guidelines to strengthen linkages and dynamic partnership between stakeholders in the promotion and development of programs, projects and activities in the social services sector, establishing, operationalizing and managing sustainable community empowerment initiatives and coordinating staff performance management, training and development

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

• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in management of not less than seven (7) years from a public or private organization, three (3) of which must be in a Senior Management level;
• Be a holder of a least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development, Social Work, Gender Studies, Gender and Development or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, policies and development objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated
• Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

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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. Duties and responsibilities will include:- assisting in mobilizing the Public to attend and actively participate in Government programs and projects; assisting in identifying development and social and economic activities in the community; assist in creating and updating database for community groups; assist in vetting and processing of various proposal for purpose of consideration; in liaison with Community leaders, assist in setting up educational support schemes in areas of deprivation, identifying needy learners amongst local young people, parents or families for bursary allocation; identifying, creating and updating database for vulnerable persons, families and groups in the community; arranging support for disadvantaged individuals and families; assist in publicity to promote the various county schemes, programs and project; disseminate information amongst the various groups; liaise with local communities and networks such as Social Inclusion Partnerships’ voluntary groups and charities to impact positive change in the community

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

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Gender and Development or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-preparing budgets and plans for supporting micro and small enterprises in the County; accounting for all the funds, grants, gifts and contributions received by the Fund; providing affordable loans and credit for business capital to micro and small business enterprises; providing training and skills development related to enterprise and business development; providing technical assistance in product and market development; facilitating technology acquisition, adoption, transfer and utilization; supervision and control of the expenditure of Funds; sign and transit financial statement to the Audit General in accordance with the Public Audit Act and the County Treasury as it be may required from time, impose conditions or restrictions on the use of any expenditure arising from fund

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

• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in management of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which must be in a Senior Management level;
• Be a holder of a least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, policies and development objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer applications skills

(Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)