Vacancies at County Government of Turkana

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Reporting to the County Attorney, the County Solicitor will be responsible for:
• Overall review formulation and implementation of legal policies in the mandate of the county;
• Advising the County Attorney on all legal and constitutional issues including contracts and legislative matters;
• Drafting bills and reviewing legal documents /instruments;
• Liaising with National Government and other Government Agencies on legal issues; and Perform any other function conferred on the office by an Act of the County Assembly, Senate or by the Governor or as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties

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

• Has at least five years' experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya Served for at least ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be at a senior management level in the public sector or corporate sector or a reputable law firm:
• A Bachelor of Laws degree LLB from a recognized university.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Services from the Council of Legal Education and be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Holder of a current practicing certificate;
• Demonstrated managerial administrative and professional competence;
• Satisfy requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills,
• Clearance certificate from the Law Society of Kenya and Advocate Complaints Commission
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity. A Master's Degree and or other relevant post graduate qualifications will added BOAR advantage

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Director Internal Audit will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to Internal Audit in the County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Overseeing cash management and exchequer operations both for expenditure and revenue in liaison with the Central Bank of Kenya and other banks;
• Monitoring banking arrangements in the ministries under their division; Drafting and revising regulations for new and existing funds respectively;
• Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and stationary financial reports including the bi-annual accounts;
• Reviewing and investigating losses including making recommendations for write-offs requested by ministries;
• Follow up with Heads of Accounting Units (HAU) on non-compliance with standards, circulars, financial regulations and procedures, letters and instructions:
• Ensure safe custody of government assets and records under him/her;
• Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the unit.
• Provision of advisory services to the Accounting officer and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in an audit unit;
• Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
• Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal treasury regulations and procedures;
• Provision of quality and timely audit services in the audit unit including maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory financial reports ensuring conformity to the law;
• Ensuring safe custody of government assets and records;
• Attending Public Accounts Committee hearings; and
• Supervision, training, development and deployment of accounts staff in the unit.

Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Relevant working experience of ten (10) years in the Accounting, Audit or Financial field; or Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Accountant General, Job Group 'Q' or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance and banking from a recognized institution: 
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent,
• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or their relevant equivalent qualification from an approved insition

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Director Natural Resources will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to Natural Resources in the County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Overall implementation, interpretation and review of natural resources policies, startegies, programmes and guidelines in the county,
• Promoting collaboration and linkages with partners and stakeholders;
• Formulating and reviewing county research agenda for county,
• Planning, budgeting and ensuring compliance with set budgeting guidelines;
• Assist in enforcement of relevant laws and regulations and monitoring resilience and health of natural resources;
• Promote natural resources activities in the county;
• Collect, analyze and report data and information on natural resources;
• Compile regular reports as may be required on natural resources activities;
• Identify needs, challenges and problems for developing and effective extension methods and practices through consultation with key stakeholders;
• Develop and implement action plan for enhancing public knowledge and skills of best natural resources management practices;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment

• Served in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector; Bachelor's degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forestry from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forry from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national: goals, policies, objeves and the ability to relate them to the natural resources function..