Vacancies at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implementing County Government programmes and activities at community level;
2. Disseminating information on County Government initiatives;
3. Safeguarding County Government property;
4. Sensitizing the community on matters of health, water and environment, roads and infrastructure, education, governance, agriculture or any other devolved function;
5. Identifying and reporting on areas/cases prone to alcohol, drug and substance abuse;
6. Notifying relevant authorities on cases/issues of likely conflict in the area of jurisdiction;
7. Creating awareness on relevant statutory registration and other emerging issues;
8. Encouraging participation of locals in socio-economic development activities;
9. Collecting community data and statistical information relating to population and demography, social amenities and facilities, state of roads, agriculture and livestock production, culture and heritage; and
10. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade C- (Minus) or its approved equivalent, with C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC);
3. Have a Certificate in any of the following fields: Education, Mass Communication, Public Administration/Management, Social Work/Welfare, Community Development, Disaster Management or equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;
4. Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
5. Be a resident of the particular Community Area;
6. Have high integrity and command respect; and
7. Possess excellent communication skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implementing County Government programmes and activities at community level;
2. Disseminating information on County Government initiatives;
3. Safeguarding County Government property;
4. Sensitizing the community on matters of health, water and environment, roads and infrastructure, education, governance, agriculture or any other devolved function;
5. Identifying and reporting on areas/cases prone to alcohol, drug and substance abuse;
6. Notifying relevant authorities on cases/issues of likely conflict in the area of jurisdiction;
7. Creating awareness on relevant statutory registration and other emerging issues;
8. Encouraging participation of locals in socio-economic development activities;
9. Collecting community data and statistical information relating to population and demography, social amenities and facilities, state of roads, agriculture and livestock production, culture and heritage; and
10. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade C- (Minus) or its approved equivalent, with C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC);
3. Have a Certificate in any of the following fields: Education, Mass Communication, Public Administration/Management, Social Work/Welfare, Community Development, Disaster Management or equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;
4. Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
5. Be a resident of the particular Community Area;
6. Have high integrity and command respect; and
7. Possess excellent communication skills

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Duties and Responsibilities:

The instructors will report to the Principal of the County Polytechnic and be responsible for:

1. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and give lecture notes;
2. Strict adherence to curriculum in instructing leaners in the course/trade area;
3. Prepare internal exams and carry out continuous assessment;
4. Supervise and assess trainee(s) in the course area;
5. Prepare trainees for external exams by providing practical technical skills as required for effective competency acquisition;
6. Carry out examination and competence based assessment;
7. Ensuring leaners participate in co-curriculum activities; and
8. Maintain tools and equipment.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Have a Craft Certificate/ Government Grade Test 1 in any of the fields listed above:
3. Possession of a Diploma in the relevant technical area where applicable, will be an added advantage;
4. Certificate in Pedagogy (Teaching Strategies) will be an added advantage;
5. Relevant teaching experience of at least one (1) year will be an added advantage; and
6. Demonstrate professional competence in the technical area;

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Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure provision of services to its residents;
2. Develop and adopt policies, plans, strategies and programmes for efficient running of the municipality;
3. Formulate and implement integrated development plans;
4. Responsible for Control of land use, land sub-division for various development purposes within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
5. Promote and undertake infrastructural development and services within the Municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
6. Develop and manage schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant National and County Agencies;
7. Maintain a comprehensive database and information system for the municipality;
8. Enforce the fees, levies and charges as may be authorized by the County Government for delivery of services;
9. Implement applicable national and county legislation;
10. Prepare the Annual Budget estimates for consideration by the County Treasury and transmission to the County Assembly for approval;
11. Coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans for delivery of services;
12. Promoting a safe and healthy environment; and
13. Facilitate and regulate public transport.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban
3. Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized University;
4. Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
5. Be a Certified Secretary in good professional standing;
6. Has proven experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
7. Possession of a Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six weeks (6) or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
8. Possession of a Post-graduate qualification ¡n Urban Planning and Development or a related discipline from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
9. Demonstrate Managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results;
10. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.