Openings at Uasin Gishu County

Requirements for appointment:-

• Be a holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized university;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law and be 
• admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate;
• Master’s degree from a reputable University will be an added advantage;
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five (5) years’ good standing;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in 
• Chapter six of Constitution of Kenya;

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Lead legal adviser to the County Executive Committee and attend the meetings of the County Executive Committee as an ex officio member of the executive Committee;
• Represent the County Executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the 
• County Executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings
• Manage the litigation and dispute resolution function of the County;
• Advise the office of Governor, County Executive Committee Members and all 
• departments in the county executive and agencies on legislative and other legal matters;
• Carry out legal research on matters that affect the County Government and promote the compliance with the law by the County Executive;
• Ensure safe custody of all County laws and legal documents, agreements, Memoranda of 
• understanding, county seal, title deed, Logbook and other relevant documents.
• Prosecute offences resulting from the County legislations in County Courts;
• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements, treaties and other legal 
• instruments for and on behalf of the County Executive and its agencies;
• Coordinate the revision of county laws, policies, publication and Gazette of all Policies, 
• Regulations and Acts of the County Assembly;

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Requirements and competencies for appointment: –

• Holder of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than five (5) years postadministrative experience
• A master’s in law will be an added advantage.
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate representation of the county executive in court or in any other legal 
• proceedings to which the county executive is a party or has interest.
• Prepare legal opinion to County Executive on legislative and other legal matters;
• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive 
• Formulate and review of county laws in consultation with the relevant body; 
• Supervise litigation, drafting and conveyance;Prepare cabinet memoranda;
• Oversee the finances and asset management of the office of the County Attorney, 
• Overall supervision, control, discipline, training and development of staff in the county Attorney office;
• Support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government 
• Ensure compliance with national, regional and international legal instruments, identifying 
• and acting on impediments and constraints to the implementation of laws and policies;
• Design, facilitate and implement prioritized programs

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Requirements for Appointment

• Holder of Bachelors of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university;
• Master’s degree in law or any other social science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Hold Post graduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have 
• been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for at least five years and having a 
• current practicing certificate;
• Must be a member of the Law society of Kenya
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of all Legal Counsel in the Directorate, undertaking litigation and arbitration on behalf of the County,
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, local and international contracts/ agreements, drafting bills and subsidiary legislation,
• Coordinate training of all Legal Counsel in the Directorate,
• Ensuring compliance with the national values and principles of good governance and 
• public service set out in article 10 and article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and 
• initiating and undertaking research on emerging legal issues and preparing Legal opinions and briefs.

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Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Science Degree with a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. 
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage; 
• Have knowledge and work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, five (3) of which 
• must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector; 
• Current Membership of IHRM (K) or an equivalent professional body; 
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; 
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, review, interpret and implementation of policies, rules, regulations, procedures 
• and strategies on human resource management in the County Public Service; 
• Management of human resource services to ensure that staff are properly facilitated with 
• a view to maintaining high motivation for effective performance and high productivity
• Participate in determination of optimal staffing levels, utilization of human resource, 
• succession planning and implementation of staff establishment; 
• Coordinate review of Schemes of Service and career progression guidelines;
• Coordinate and implement performance management systems, on performance appraisal 
• systems, rewards and sanctions framework in all departments.
• Develop and implement the Directorate’s annual work plans, budgets, performance contract targets and staff performance appraisal.
• Process disciplinary and appeals cases from Departments, in liaison with Disciplinary Committee 
• Participate in collective bargaining agreement, negotiating agreements with Labor 
• Unions and monitor the implementation
• Coordinate dissemination of information from executive management to county staff
• Ensure that effective communication between the County Government, the media, 
• citizens and other stakeholders. 
• Coordinate the training and development of staff

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Requirement for Appointment

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Information Science/Records Management from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in Records and Archives Management from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Have knowledge and work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of 
• which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Shown outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the 
• management of the records function.
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage; 
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on
• Leadership and Integrity; 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiation, development and implementation of Records Management policies and procedures;
• Lead in development and implementation of the Records Management Strategy
• Advise on new records management policies, providing a framework to guide staff in the management and use of the departmental records systems
• Preparation and submission of budget estimates and work plans for registries to ensure adequate allocation of resources
• Develop and oversee implementation of sound security of information and records to 
• safeguard private and confidential data of the County;
• Coordinate the provision of efficient and effective management of registry services;
• Provide leadership in training, capacity building, mentoring and coaching of section’s staff to inspire and motivate them
• Ensure staff are sensitized and understand the creation and management of records management systems
• Custodian of County Government records.
• Design and develop digital filing system and efficient records retrieval systems in the county
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislations and regulations
• Liaising with Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services on Appraisal and disposal of records

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Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or any Social Science Degree with a postgraduate Diploma in Criminology
• Relevant professional qualifications where applicable and Hands-on experience in collection of intelligence;
• Minimum work experience of three (3) year in investigation.
• Successful applicant to meet the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake investigation of all offences cases reported and evaluate information in order to produce analyzed reports.
• Monitor offences trends within the County Government and recommend remedial measures to the management.
• Gather, interpret and present supporting evidence on corruption / offences
• Obtains evidence, written statements and documentation on matter under investigation, 
• Carry out special investigations as assigned by the controlling officer.Investigation to matters related to damage to official property.
• Participate of surveillance activities in the county.
• Testify on offences cases in Courts representing the County Government where applicable. 
• Participate in formulation of investigative policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Liaise with police in tracing the witnesses and availing them in court where applicable.
• Ensure that evidence collected are registered and secured

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Requirements for appointment 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline; Agriculture, Agricultural 
• Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture extension and education or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, 
• Agribusiness, Agriculture extension and education or any other equivalent qualification 
• from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, five (3) 
• of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage; 
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on 
• Leadership and Integrity;
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall coordination of the activities of the ATC;
• Organization and management of the ATC resources;
• Interpretation and implementation of policies in line with the ATC mandate;
• Responsible to the Board of Management (BOM) on all matters relating to the ATC;
• Provision of Secretarial duties to the BOM;
• Coordinating development of information products and distribution mechanisms; 
• Formulation and implementation of the performance contracts;
• Facilitating Staff training and development;
• Representing ATC in various stakeholder meetings and committees;

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Requirements for appointment 

• A degree in Agriculture Engineering or other related field from a recognized University ; 
• Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) 
• of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Member of Relevant Professional Organization.
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage; 
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on 
• Leadership and Integrity;

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide the overall administration and management of the AMS. 
• Provide direction and leadership for AMS staff
• Coordinate mechanization projects and programs 
• Oversee the mobilization of resources for development of the station from available local development funds 
• Prepare and implement performance contracts 
• Implement the National Agricultural Mechanization Strategy (NAMS) at the county, 
• Build capacity, Collaboration and backstopping on mechanization technologies in Liaison with all key stakeholders. 
• Participate in stakeholder forums, field days, open days, exhibitions and shows. 
• Examine and approve all plans and designs of various construction works prior to actual implementation by the mechanization manager and field superintendents,
• Coordinating preparation of work plans and budgets; and Periodic Reports 

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Required Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Public administration, Social Sciences, Law
• Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience, Three (3) years of which must have been in a 
• senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• Strong Administrative, Communication and Social skills.
• Must have knowledge on legal matters and governance.
• Member of Relevant Professional Organization.
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate promotion of national and public service values and principles within the County Public Service
• Sensitize County Public Service on the causes and consequences of corruption
• Develop and Coordinate implementation of proactive measures including campaigns and 
• outreach programs for the County Public Service on good governance, ethics and integrity
• Mainstream Integrity concerns into project implementation processes
• Facilitate the setting up of and build complaint handling capacity in the County Public Service
• Coordinate public awareness of policies and administrative procedure on matters relating 
• to administrative justice within the County Public Service
• Coordinate & Develop investigation process and resolution mechanism to address 
• complaints within the County Public Service
• Establish & Maintain strategic linkages and partnerships in the rule of law with other governance sectors.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time

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Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, 
• Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Co-operative Management, 
• Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance or 
• Agribusiness from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have 
• been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• Member of Relevant Professional Organization.
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to the Department on Cooperative matters.
• Advise county on Cooperative investments
• Participate in policy formulation
• Enforcing compliance with Cooperative legislation
• Design, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Cooperative activities, programs and policies
• Carry out market research and disseminate research findings
• Promote value addition and processing
• Conduct Cooperative banking inspection
• Undertake risk assessment
• Develop new financial products and credit policies

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Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, 
• Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Co-operative Management, 
• Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance or 
• Agribusiness from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have 
• been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• Member of Relevant Professional Organization.
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to the Department on Cooperative matters.
• Advise county on Cooperative investments
• Participate in policy formulation
• Enforcing compliance with Cooperative legislation
• Design, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Cooperative activities, programs and policies
• Carry out market research and disseminate research findings
• Promote value addition and processing
• Conduct Cooperative banking inspection
• Undertake risk assessment
• Develop new financial products and credit policies

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Requirement for appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education or Technical Education 
• from a recognized institution; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Arts with a Post
• Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be added advantage
• Member of Relevant Professional Organization.
• Seven (7) years’ experience, Three (3) years of which must have been in a senior 
• management level in an institution either in public or private sector 
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Duties and responsibilities 

• Coordinating initiation, formulation and implementation of policies on Vocational Training Centre, 
• Train and advise on implementation of Vocational Training curricular and co-curricular 
• activities to maintain standards; 
• Oversee assessment of upcoming youth polytechnics capacity of registration as training 
• institutions and examination centers; 
• Strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders on revitalization, 
• rehabilitation and promotion of Vocational Training 
• Coordinating management and disbursement of Vocational tuition scheme and grants; 
• Building capacity in Vocational Training by conducting regular human resource planning;
• Coordinating establishment of functional Boards of Management to manage Vocational Training 
• Liaising with stakeholders on the domestication of the drawings and bills of 
• quantities for infrastructure development; and 
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of Vocational Training programmes and projects. 
• Responsible for advising the board of management on prudent management of Vocational Training funds; 
• Coordinating the implementation of the departmental strategic plan, performance 
• contracting and annual work plans; monitoring performance management; undertaking to budget;

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Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Cooperative 
• Management from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters’ Degree in relevant field will be added advantage
• A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience, Three (3) years of which must have 
• been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
• A member of any of the following professional bodies:-Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) 
• Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a 
• recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work 
• performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives 
• and ability to relate them to the co-operative audit function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring correct interpretation of financial, procurement and related laws
• Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance 
• systems are functioning as intended and will enable the county's objectives and goals to be met.
• Reports risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and provide 
• recommendations for improving the county's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
• Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
• Evaluate regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal
• Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee
• Recommend establishment of efficient management systems in the county
• Train and develop audit staff
• Provides assurance to county anti-fraud programs.
• Perform any other audit duties as may be assigned.