Openings at Siaya County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiation/review of public communications policy and design of appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
• Initiating research on various public communication issues and developing appropriate interventions;  Developing standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions.
• Liaise with the Office of the Public Communications. identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Carrying out research based on both local and International press on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions,
• Preparing media supplements, documentaries, press release/media features;
• Deployment of public communications personnel;
• Succession planning as well as ensuring training and development of public communications

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be A Kenyan Citizen
• A University Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication/ Communication Studies/ Information Sciences/ Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• MBA or advanced degree in communication, marketing or related field is preferable and will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in communication
• Computer application Certificate
• Membership to the relevant professional bodies

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a coordination role by supporting the unit in the development and implementation of programmes in support of international and national commitments on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Provision of technical advice to the Chief Operating officer as required by ensuring emerging development support responds to women’s needs and national gender equality priorities;
• Contribute to mainstreaming gender equality and women’s empowerment into all programs in a coherent manner, through close consultation with all relevant County Government Departments, Agencies and Partners.
• Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation and dissemination of good practices on gender equality, women’s empowerment and rights
• Identify and advise on entry points for new initiatives for the County Government to strengthen local capacities for gender equality and to support the advancement of women’s empowerment and gender equality.
• Maintain active relationship/partnerships with National Government Counterparts, international community, inter-government and non-governmental organizations, institutes and academia on women’s issue to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization and share and influence agenda and priority setting.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in gender, women’s studies, education, social sciences, international development, international relations or other development-related fields.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in development, focused on providing policy advice, technical assistance and/or programming around gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s rights issues
• Experience writing analytical documents and reports;
• Strong public speaking skills and representational experience
• Certificate in Computer Applications

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop an evaluation strategy for the implementation of youth development programs in the county.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and youths in implementation of youth development programs to identify the needs of youths.
• Coordinate with youth to develop a communication strategy to improve effective promotion of youth development programs.
• Plan and facilitate group programs, projects and youth events in the county to enhance youth development.
• Develop work plans on youth development programs and submit timesheets that comply with administrative responsibilities.
• Support local outreach programs, capacity building and education projects in mainstream youth set up.
• Record and evaluate youth development projects using the appropriate methods and contribute to funding applications and report

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Management/Business Administration/ Education or social science from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.                                    
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Management Youth programs and affairs
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Certificate in Computer Applications

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate resource mobilization strategy and plans into action
• Prescribe, lead and conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities for resource mobilization
• Establish systems for identification and response to calls with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilization.
• Coordinate the development and writing of highly competitive resource mobilization proposals and contribute to proposal
• Develop and ensure quality standards for proposals and concept notes and ensure achievement
• Develop and maintain database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals
• Develop and maintain an effective project tracking system and ensure all donor funding requirements are met in any fundraising document
• Producing contents for communication materials in support of fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organizational capability statement and annual reports and their reviews
• Developing and coordinating online/web-based resource mobilization initiatives
• Managing resource mobilization functions and activities and supporting the project manager in managing donor relationships

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/ Political Science/ International Development or Social sciences and/or business administration, public administration or related field from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Master’s degree in  a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Specialized knowledge of international development policies, international affairs, populations and related activities is desirable.
• Background in planning, reporting and resource mobilization preferable.
• 5 years progressively relevant experience;
• Strong analytical ability and professional experience in representing an organization;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary in this position.
• Computer skills are necessary;

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of policies and plans;
• Coordination of service delivery at the Sub County;
• Developmental activities to empower the community;
• Provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;
• Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86; and
• Facilitate and coordinate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services.
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in development of policies, plans and delivery of service.
• Preparing progress reports for management in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensuring timely submission.
• Preparing progress reports for management in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensuring timely submission.
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of all Sub- County activities
• Participating in development of the annual work plan budget and policies, ensuring strict compliance with the relevant statutes.
• Ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2012.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved unit in the Sub-County.
• Ensuring efficient management of resources and co-ordination of County Government resources.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines, public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Certificate in management lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements conservation activities in line with project action plans this includes species conservation and sustainable fisheries along the Beaches
• Identifies and pursues strategic conservation, research and capacity building collaborations and partnerships with County and National  governments, civil society organizations, private sector and professional bodies
• Develops and disseminates communication materials including but not limited to policy briefs and publications with regard to project work to relevant stakeholders and platforms.
• Collect, collates and maintains a database on marine natural resources and programme relevant monitoring data according to the requirements of the M& E plans and marine programme needs.
• Contributes to the domestication of relevant national and regional policy instruments at local level in the designated regions.
• Liaison between the County Government and the Fisher folk communities
• Develops formats and checklists for participatory monitoring at all levels of the programme; design a template for database management (indicator, baseline data and targets).
• Ensures prudent management and safety of conservation assets and resources in their custody;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• 5 years of experience relevant experience will be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency certificate 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Take on and manage process transformation projects for the group, applying innovative solutions to optimize processes, improve efficiencies, effectiveness, costs and timings.
• Evaluate, define, and document processes and procedures, propose innovative solutions to achieve improvement and provide added value.
• Develop and manage pilot testing, , prototypes , define Key Performance Indicators  (KPIs), monitor results and implement best practices.
• Provide support and guidance when necessary during implementation, ensure compliance with deadlines, mobilize necessary resources, monitor and ensure results.
• Identify, document and disseminate innovations in the county public service.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least three (3) years' experience in Public Service Reforms and Transformation
• Computer Proficiency certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and networks with , clients and the media
• Answer enquiries from the media and other organizations
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs for relevant information and disseminate the same for appropriate action where necessary.
• Disseminate County Government information to the population at the local level
• Assist ward administrators and village administrators in public participation activities
• Inform the public on County Government policies and interventions

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Business Administration or social sciences from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Computer application certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations relating to pensions, human resource information systems, labour laws and other statutes relating to human resource management
• Ensure good employee relations
• Ensure bonding of public servants who proceed for training.
• Provide Technical Support Human Resource Development Officers.
• Undertake to revise HRD policies.
• Ensure compliance with the Training Bond Policy.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of sectional programme
• Analyse the staffing levels and make proposals for succession planning
• Analyse utilization of human resources and advising on proper deployment
• Analyse staff progression and makes proposals for career development
• Coordinate, up-dating and maintenance of the Human Resource Development database
• Analyse Human Resource Management issues emanating from County ministries/ Departments and initiates appropriate action
• Participate in the organization, monitoring and evaluation of training programmes

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management/Development/Business Administration/ Education or any social science from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma/ Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Personnel Management/ Labour Studies or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Member of Human resource professional body
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends intergovernmental meetings at the ward level
• Supervision of all Devolved Functions at the ward level
• Supervision of County Government Staff Working at the ward
• Dispute resolution at the ward
• Vetting of Bursary application forms
• Incidence Reporting
• Coordination of Tractor services and distribution of Farm inputs to needy farmers
• Organising Public Participation forums at the ward
• Conducting Civic Education at the Ward
• Management of County Assets and Inventory at the ward
• Intelligence Reporting from the Ward
• Disaster Management within the ward
• Coordination of Revenue Collection
• Organising and Coordinating executive meetings at the Ward

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines, public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other social science from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and organize training and development of County enforcement and security officers
• Liaise with relevant security agencies;
• Investigating incidents
• Conducting Institutional risk management
• Manage Security intelligence system within the County Government
• Execute periodic security surveys in County departments
• Advisor to the County Government on security matters
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this post, a candidate:

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Senior Security Officer or comparable position.
• Must have worked with any of the Disciplined Forces of Kenya or its equivalent for at least ten (10) years
• Must have a clean Discharge Certificate
• Must possess Certificate of Good Conduct
• Must possess First Aid Certificate
• Must possess Fire Fighting Certificate
• Have knowledge of ICT.
• Must be medically and physically fit.
• Meet requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer enquiries from the media and other organizations
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs for relevant information and disseminate the same for appropriate action where necessary.
• Disseminate County Government information to the population at the local level
• Assist ward administrators and village administrators in public participation activities
• Inform the public on County Government policies and interventions
• Preform any other duties assigned by County information management officer

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Computer application certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Tracking implementation of county government special projects within areas of jurisdiction
• Administration of research instruments in liaison with the County Policy, Research and Analysis Coordinator
• Provide support to project  Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams at the Sub-County Level
• Collect and analyze project specific data for decision making
• Any other duty allocated by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Hold a Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Have at least a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Client Service Delivery.
• Full understanding of Incident management, Problem management and Change management
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to keep up to date with automation and rationalization of work process advances.
• Good presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to “sell” new ideas and concepts.
• Good organizational skills.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Public Relations (PR) campaigns and media relations strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Organize PR events e.g. open days, press conferences
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow news and information trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues in the County

Requirements for Appointment

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field
• A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Background in researching, writing and editing publications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creativity and problem solving
• Strong Communication ability (Oral and Written)
• Proficient in MS Office and social media

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that letters are appropriately filed and marked to action officers
• Controlling and opening of files and updating of files index
• Ensuring security of information/files in the registry
• Updating and maintaining up to date file movement records and ascertaining the general cleanliness of the registry
• Guide and supervise the officers working under him/her

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in information science/records management or in any of the social science from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years relevant working experience
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking research on assigned legal issues.
• Collecting and collating research data.
• Interviewing customers for proper referrals.
• Maintaining a database of legal research materials for use by attorneys and other members of the legal profession
• Preparing briefing memos, reports, and other written materials summarizing research findings
• Writing legal briefs that present arguments based on research findings
• Identifying relevant legal precedents and associated case law for use in legal arguments or briefs
• Conducting preliminary research to identify relevant issues and establish a framework for further research

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor of law LLB degree from a recognized University.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Post graduate Diploma in legal studies from the Council of legal Education.
• Be advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate
• Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya
• 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Proficiency Certificate in Computer application.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing economic/statistical planning data;
• Preparation and submission of periodic reports on specific assignments in the sector;
• Identification, design and formulation of development projects and programmes in the County;
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of development projects and programmes;
• Conducting feasibility studies and surveys to determine projects viability;
• Conducting Budget preparation process for the County Government;
• Monitoring Budget implementation process for the various County Government Sectors/ Spending Units;

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Statistics/ Operations Research or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and provides comprehensive social and welfare services, including counseling at the Community Level
• Identifies needy families within communities and liaising with the relevant county departments for necessary assistance
• Provide social and family services that promote and facilitate social integration within families
• Report cases of gender based violence, disasters and other forms of misfortunes to the relevant county authorities for further action
• Community awareness creation and education
• Assist in the implementation of County Social protection programmes including distribution of relief assistance
• Help in the promotion of community safety net and related activities.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent qualification; and
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Additional qualifications on Social Protection programmes will be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• To record, file and retrieve office documents.
• To manage office space arrangement and design.
• To ensure access to require documents as necessary.
• Ensure record database security.
• Compile, gather and organize reports, documents and records as required
• Assist the Board Committees in the discharge of their duties as assigned.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• Diploma in business management or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Computer Applications

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Office Cleanliness through sweeping and mopping.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste.
• Wipe dust on office furniture and equipment.
• Ensure proper arrangement of items in the office.
• Ensure the safety of the office by locking all doors and windows and storage of important documents and materials.
• Prepare and serve tea for staff
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen of sound mind
• Holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or KCE Division IV         OR
• Kenya Certificate of Primary Education plus 2 years’ relevant experience.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording statements;
• Drafting charge-sheets;
• Performing customer care desk duties such as receiving and directing reports to the relevant offices;
• Collecting, processing and disseminating information;
• Preliminary investigations;
• Effecting lawful arrests;
• Hoisting and lowering of flags;
• Carrying out riot and crowd control;
• Performing guard duties;
• Responding to distress calls;
• Collecting intelligence;
• Undertaking patrols;
• Screening people entering public places;
• Performing band duties,
• Providing escort duties;
• Ensuring compliance with county laws in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies
• Performing various parade duties

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Certificate in Criminology/Social science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• KCSE Certificate
• Must possess a certificate of good conduct.
• Must possess first Aid certificate.
• Must be medically and physically fit. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of request for quotation, Initiation of bids, Request for proposal and coordination of their timely dispatch
• Prepare LPO and LSO
• Register all documents and handle all customers and supplies data base
• Prepare reports concerning supply chain management operations
• Assist the DSCM in maintaining current up to date procurement  documents and manuals
• Routing, copying and circulation of quotes, bids and proposal for evaluation, documents and manuals
• Researching on pricing, obtaining quotes locally on low value items
• Assist in coordination of the selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including bid security, contract award notice and distribution of contract documents accordingly
• Assist in management of the administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of all documentation until the award of the contract
• Preparation of the management information and statistical reports
• Check and classify the precedence of requisition and process as priority setting of the goods and services needed.
• Coordinate with departments and make sure the right goods/services are acquired
• Provide purchased goods/services to the responsible receiving office and do all actions for completing the process
• Maintain appropriate records to ensure that procurement process, decision and contractual agreement are accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose
• Perform other duties related to the field as assigned by the Director, Supply Chain Management. 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain Management/ Logistics  or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Be a member of the Institute of Supplies Management of Kenya
• Have 3 years relevant working experience
• Have Certificate in Computer Applications.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry.
• Routine accounting work such as balancing of cash books, imprest and advances      ledgers.
• Maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, Ledgers, registers and preparing of simple management reports, e.g. imprest and expenditure returns.
• Safe custody of records and assets under him/her.
• Preparation of expenditure and revenue returns on a quarterly basis.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this post, a candidate must: - 

• Kenyan Citizen
• Have Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent   qualification OR
• A pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or it’s   recognized equivalent.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Be registered with the relevant professional body
• Be a holder of a computer proficiency certificate.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan to create demand and achieve revenue growth
• Coordination, monitoring and supervision of daily revenue collection within the ward.
• Allocating and assigning duties to the staff within their areas of jurisdiction.
• Maintain schedule for revenue sources within the wards to ensure revenue is collected effectively and efficiently.
• Submission of statutory reports(daily/weekly/monthly/yearly)
• nsure that only genuine and authorized county receipts are issued
• Preform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this post, a candidate must: - 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) or its equivalent.
• Be a holder of a computer proficiency certificate;
• Meet requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the operations of various land registries in the sub counties
• Responsible for planning appropriate officer accommodation for registries
• Prepare and submit budget estimates for registry services
• Initiate appraisal and disposal of files, documents and records in accordance with Government regulations
• Be responsible for supervision, guidance and development of staff working under him/her

Requirements for Appointment

Must be A Kenyan Citizen

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, Information Science/Archives Administration/ Records Management or any social science from an Institution recognized in Kenya
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must have served for a minimum period of 3 years or in equivalent and relevant position in the public or private sector.
• Must be a member of Association of Archives and Records Management officers (ARMRO) or equivalent professional body recognized in Kenya.
• Must possess Computer Proficiency Certificate
• Management Course from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection of data on housing to up-to-date the housing database and establish the levels of demand and supply.
• Identification of land for Housing Development
• Preparing projects briefs
• Disseminating information of appropriate building technologies to stakeholders
• Planning and implementing housing and human settlements projects
• Preparing low cost house type plans and construction manuals.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be in Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Architecture / Interior Design/Landscape Architecture/Civil/Electrical/Mechanical /Structural Engineering, Land Economics/Urban/Regional Planning, Economics/Construction Management/Valuation and Property Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in a relevant filed will be an added advantage
• Have Membership of a relevant professional body and in good standing
• Have Computer Proficiency Certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Converting analogue data to digital format using geographic information system(GIS) and other technology
• Creating and maintaining county Geo- database
• Analyzing GIS data and preparing maps
• Source and extract spatial data from various sources including field records, aerial photographs, satellite imagery and existing maps
• Analyzing spatial data for reports and
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this post, a candidate must: - 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have Served in the grade of GIS Officer I or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying /Photogrammetry/Geomatics/Geomatic Engineering/ Geo- informatics/Geo- spatial Engineering/ Geography or   equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A Certificate in Computer Applications.
• A management Course from a recognized institution.

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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 supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:
• Preparing physical development plans; undertaking feasibility studies on physical, social, economic and environmental characteristics;
• Implementing County physical plans
• Processing development applications; and
• Maintaining physical planning records.

 Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this post, a candidate must : - 

• Be Kenyan Citizen
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning/ Urban and Regional Planning / Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Be a graduate member of any of the following:  Kenya Institute of Planners /Architectural Association of Kenya / Town /County Planning Association of Kenya or equivalent and relevant recognized professional body
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
• Prepare structural designs and engineering drawings for buildings, roads, water and waste water facilities.
• Preparation of bills of quantities and estimates for roadworks and other infrastructural projects.
• Review of structural designs and drawings submitted by private developers for approvals.
• Supervision and inspection of roads and building construction works within the Municipality.
• Inspection of facilities and preparation maintenance procedures for completed infrastructural projects.
• Conduct site supervision for Municipal projects including roads, water and building projects and preparation of status reports.
• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications
• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Be registered as a graduate member of engineer’s registration Board of Kenya
• Must possess computer proficiency Certificate

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing geographical data for preparing physical development plans;
• Data to digital formats using Geographic Information System (GIS) and other technology;
• Designing, symbolizing, layout preparation, printing/ plotting and plan finishing; conducting site inspection; and
• Updating plans.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in any of the following areas: Urban Planning/ Regional Planning/Regional Planning/Urban Planning/ Building /Civil Engineering/Cartography/Geo-informatics/Geographic Information System (GIS) from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Served in the grade of physical planning assistant III for a minimum period of three (3) years in the public organization or equivalent and relevant grade in the private sector organization.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordination of all environmental and natural resources programmes, projects and activities in the Sub-county
• Responsible for liaison with all stakeholders and players in environmental and natural resources conservation, development and management in the Sub-county
• Responsible for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all environmental and naturals resources programmes and projects in the Sub-county
• Responsible for analysis and presentation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports or any other reports as may be required by the Director of Environment and Natural Resources from his/her Sub-county
• Responsible for dissemination of best practices in environmental and natural resources conservation and management in the Sub-county
• Responsible for enforcement of noise pollution control regulations in the Sub-county
• Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient integrated solid waste management in the Subcounty
• Responsible for coordination of research in environment and natural resources conservation management and development in the Sub-county
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer Water, Environment and Natural Resources or Director of Environment and Natural Resources or any other office in seniority

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor of Science in the in the following disciplines: Forestry/ Environmental Science/ Natural Resources Management or other relevant and equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Registration with FSK or its equivalent professional body
• Computer applications certificate

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• The officer will be the head of Forest Resources functions at the Sub-county level and will carry out the following duties:
• Responsible for planning and coordination of all forest related resources, programmes, projects and activities in the Sub-county
• Responsible for liaison with all stakeholders and players in Forest conservation, development and management in the Sub-county
• Responsible for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Forest programmes and projects in the Sub-county
• Responsible for analysis and presentation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports or any other reports as may be required by the Director of Environment and Natural Resources from his/her Sub-county
• Responsible for dissemination of best practices in Forest conservation and management in the Sub-county
• Enforcement of forestry regulations in the Sub-county
• Ensuring effective and efficient integrated forest management in the Sub-county
• Responsible for coordination of research in Forest conservation management and development in the Sub-county
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer Water, Environment and Natural Resources or
• Director of Environment and Natural Resources or any other office in seniority

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor in Forestry or its relevant equivalent with required experience from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Registration with FSK or equivalent professional body
• Certificate in computer applications