Vacancies at Laikipia County Government

Duties and responsibilities

A Chief Officer will be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member for:- general administration and coordination of the department; initiation, development and implementation of departmental development plans, strategic plans, sector plans, programs, projects and policies that conform to Vision 2030; promotion of National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; oversee implementation and monitoring of performance management systems; management of county public service; management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs and performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Committee Member from time to time

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade of Chief Officer, a candidate must:

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: - Agriculture, Agribusiness; Agricultural Economics; Horticulture; Agricultural Education; Agricultural Extension; Natural Resources Management;
• Environmental Science; Range Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years;
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government’s mandate, vision, mission as well as Vision 2030
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Public Service
• Have knowledge of the relevant legislations such as the Kenya Constitution, County Government Act, 2012, Labour Relations Act, Employment Act and Public Finance Management Act
• Have a valid registration certificate by relevant professional body;
• Be a strategic thinker;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County and,
• Have a certificate in computer applications.
• (Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board and shall: - Subject to the direction of the Board, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Board;

in consultation with the Board, be responsible for the direction of the affairs and the transactions of the Board, the exercise, discharge and performance of its objectives, functions and duties and the general administration of the Authority; develop and recommend to the Board short- and long term goals, business plans and establish proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures; oversee the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs; develop and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders including National Government, County Government, Members of County Assembly, Development Partners, Private Sector and the Communities; identify and mobilize County resources, financial or otherwise to ensure provision and sustainability of projects, programs and services; build the profile of the Authority as a solid trusted brand with a strong positive corporate identity and image; promote National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and carry out any other function as may be assigned by the Board from time to time.

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

• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in management of not less than five (5) 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: 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; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

Managing daily activities for Accounting, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting and Treasury; ensuring compliance with the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya; managing the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy; managing monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts; coordinating the County’s annual audit with the independent auditors; developing and maintaining the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls; maintaining and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting; researching and resolving accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure PSAB and IAS compliance; providing guidance on all financial reporting matters and contributing to the development and review of policies and procedures on financial reporting

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

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Accounting, Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its recognized qualification
• Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capabilities, and;
• Have certificate in computer applications skills.
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will be responsible to the Head of Treasury Accounting. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-Assisting in the administration of the Accounting Unit; assisting the head of the Accounting unit to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the County; assisting in the preparation of management and statutory reports including final accounts; assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures; assisting in overseeing the processing of funding arrangements to Departments and Agencies and ensuring compliance with Treasury regulations and procedures; providing guidance in the interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures, Treasury Circulars, letters and instructions; assisting in developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures.

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

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the professional field within the Public Service, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Accounting, Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, Economics and Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its recognized qualification
• Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capabilities, and;
• Have certificate in computer applications skills.
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: receiving and analyzing financial reports from public sector entities; collecting and maintaining data base of the public-sector entities; preparing payment and receipt vouchers; capturing data; maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers and vote books; keeping safe custody of Accounting records; receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books; balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis; withdrawing and ensuring safety of the cash; ensuring security of cheques and cheque books under their custody; capturing Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) in the system and filing returns; preparing Appropriation in Aid (AIA) returns; and preparing payment advice(PA) forms. The officer at this level will also be responsible for: raising accounting debt entries; processing payments, reimbursements and disbursements; preparing annual final accounts; verifying invoices and preparing accounting reports; defining employee and supplier details; uploading and capturing accounting data into the system; and providing user support and help desk management.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) and passed
• Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination

OR

• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent;
• Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with using Government Information Systems e.g. IFMIS, Oracle, E-Business, SAP will be an added advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the accountant’s cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: receiving and compiling financial reports from public sector entities; collecting and maintaining a data base of the public-sector entities; preparing payment and receipt vouchers; capturing data; maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers and vote books; receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books; balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis; capturing Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) in the system and filing returns; preparing Appropriation in Aid (AIA) returns; preparing payment advice (PA) forms; raising accounting debt entries; processing payments, reimbursements and disbursements; preparing annual final accounts; verifying invoices and preparing accounting reports; defining employee and supplier details; uploading and capturing accounting data into the system; and providing user support and help desk management.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting Option) or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Plus Passed Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with using Government Information Systems e.g. IFMIS, Oracle E-Business, SAP will be an added advantage 

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- overseeing implementation of procurement and asset disposal policies, guidelines and procedures; providing technical advice to the County and other procurement entities on procurement matters; advising procuring entities on the implementation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and its attendant regulations and other statutes that impact on Supply Chain Management function; overseeing implementation of the e-procurement system; providing secretariat services to the tender opening and evaluation committees; facilitating research, market surveys and benchmarking on best practices; overseeing analysis of reports on implementation of procurement, inventory management and assets disposal processes and procedures; and preparing reports on implementation of the Preference and Reservation Scheme.

In addition, the officer will also be responsible for: overseeing development and review of county specific draft policy on management of assets in line with laid down regulations; overseeing implementation of development projects; overseeing prequalification of suppliers, review of tenders, pre- qualification and evaluation of bids; overseeing preparation of procurement plans; providing secretariat services to the Tender Opening and Evaluation Committees; providing guidance and support to target groups on the procurement process; and liaising with the user Departments, Disposal Committee and the Accounting Officer on disposal of unserviceable, obsolete, obsolescent or surplus stores, equipment and assets; and managing performance, building capacity of staff.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at managerial level;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Purchasing and Supplies; Procurement and Contract Management; Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Commerce (Purchasing and Supplies option) from a recognizedinstitution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Business Management with a Diploma in either Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) or Advanced Diploma in Supplies Management Final Stage (FIS) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS);
• Have Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• demonstrate high degree of professional competence, administrative capability in the general organization and management of the Supply Chain Management Function;
• 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 application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:- The office will assist in the collation and analysis of Supply Management issues across all departments and agencies in the County; assist in monitoring and implementation of Supply Management policies, guidelines and procedures issued from time to time and recommending appropriate action where necessary; assist in planning, coordinating, organizing and controlling activities in Supply Management in departments and agencies; assist in ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and other Supply chain Management related laws and regulations; assist in providing technical advice to the County and other procurement entities on procurement matters; participate in analysis of reports on implementation of procurement, inventory management and assets disposal processes and procedures and perform any other duty assigned by supervisor

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

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Purchasing and Supplies; Procurement and Contract Management; Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Commerce (Purchasing and Supplies option) from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Business Management with a Diploma in either Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) or  Advanced Diploma in Supplies Management Final Stage (FIS) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS);
• Have Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capabilities; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage) 

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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: receiving and issuing stores; preparing procurement documents; opening of bids; registering and updating suppliers’ database; managing stores; publicizing of tender awards; registering and updating suppliers’ database; stock checking and stocktaking; and implementing security and safety procedures in the stores.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Purchasing and Supplies; Procurement and Contract Management; Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Transport and Logistics; Commerce (Purchasing and Supplies option) from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Business Management or Law plus a Diploma in either Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP- K) Part I or
• Diploma in Supplies Management Foundation Stage (FOS) or Diploma in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS);
• Have Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with using Government Information Systems e.g. IFMIS, Oracle E-Business, SAP will be an added advantage 

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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: receiving and issuing stores; posting and updating of ledgers; assisting in stock taking and reconciliation; preparation and maintenance of stores records; and implementing security and safety procedures in the store.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Diploma in either Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K) II or Advanced Certificate in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS);
• Have Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities.

The Assistant Director will be responsible to the Director, Budget. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Assisting in coordinating budget preparation for various Departments and Agencies; assisting in consolidating County and Agencies budgets for the recurrent and development votes; assisting in analyzing Budget Estimates and analyzing project proposals; assisting in analyzing program performance targets; assisting in preparing proposals seeking funds for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year; assisting in monitoring expenditure on projects and program implementation on periodic basis and ensuring that timely corrective measures are taken; assisting in coordinating activities and work of all officers handling donor financed projects, assisting in monitoring implementation of such projects and review of reimbursements.

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

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a related area, three (3) of which should be at managerial level or supervisory;
• Be a holder of Bachelor Degree either in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its recognized qualification
• Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Demonstrate understanding in Financial Management; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline 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 at this level will entail:- capturing data on budget estimates for The County; checking cost of projects and programs to align them to county financial statistics and classification of the functions of the County assisting in quality control of budget estimates; assisting in processing reallocation of estimates proposals; preparing initial reports and briefs on budgetary issues; capturing data on budget proposals; checking cost of projects and programs to align them to GFS and COFOG; assisting in budget monitoring and expenditure control; assisting in processing of expenditure reallocations within the budget; and assisting users to capture budget data and run reports in the Hyperion Budget Planning System.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or Accounts option), Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skill

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Director, Internal Audit will be responsible to the Governor for management and coordination of the Internal Audit Function at the County. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: overseeing implementation of internal Audit policies, strategies, standards and procedures at the County; ascertaining the County’s level of compliance with the relevant Internal Audit statutes and other government regulations and guidelines; facilitating quality assurance and special audits; providing technical advice on internal audit matters; coordinating execution of investigation, forensic audit and other special assignments; overseeing evaluation of the effectiveness of risk management mechanisms, controls and governance processes of the County and recommending improvements; coordinating development and review of audit techniques, guidelines, systems and processes; identifying and profiling various risks inherent in specific audit assignments; overseeing preparation of reports on audit findings and making appropriate recommendations; preparing detailed, understandable and cross- referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit; executing audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of the County resources and compliance with contracts, standards and policies; overseeing monitoring and evaluation of implementation of internal audit recommendations; coordinating preparation and presentation of reports on audit findings and recommendations to the Internal Audit Committee; coordinating preparation of periodic internal audit reports; coordinating designing and implementing of training programs for internal audit staff and members of the audit committee; overseeing preparation of strategic plans and budgets; ensuring prudent utilization of resources; and building capacity and managing performance of the Division.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• Relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the field of Audit or related area, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA (K) its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: of either CIA, ICPAK, ACFE, ISACA or any other professional recognized body;
• Certificate in any of the following: Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information  Systems Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) or Forensic Auditing from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills;
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective planning and coordination of the Internal Audit Function; and
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the Internal Audit Function and aspirations of Vision 2030.
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes of a public entity and recommend improvements; undertaking audit verification assignments; supervising compilation of audit findings and audit working papers for assignments; preparing assignment work/engagement plan; preparing internal audit reports; reviewing audit findings and audit working papers for assignments; leading a team of auditors; monitoring implementation of audit recommendations; coaching and mentoring of staff; and preparing training projections and budgets.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the field of Audit or related area, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;

OR

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA
• (K) its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Membership to any of the following recognized professional bodies: of either CIA, ICPAK, ACFE, ISACA or any other professional recognized body
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capabilities; and,
• Certificate in computer application skill
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

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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: vouching sample transactions in audit investigation and verification; preparing engagement and work plans; recording proceedings of entry and exit meetings; collecting and analyzing data and statistics; and preparing audit working papers.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification; Plus Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) III/Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA
• (K) III or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- advising on economic policy and planning and statistics management in the county; co-convening of various sub-sectors in the annual budgetary preparation process of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF); overseeing preparation of inter-sectoral programs and sector specific plans; overseeing preparation and implementation of sector plans and county strategic plans; providing support in the preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of County Performance Contracts; undertaking monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs; preparing and submitting reports on projects and programs; and supervising, mentoring and guiding staff in the Department. In addition, the Director will spearhead the development, implementation of the directorate’s strategic objectives and plans, performance contracts and appraisal systems; overseeing financial and assets management issues of the directorate; instituting operational accountability; ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and overall management and development of staff.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a related area, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Demonstrate high standard of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of Economic Planning Function; and
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of National development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Economic Planning Function;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an addedadvantage)

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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: collecting, collating and analyzing economic data in the relevant sectors; compiling sector-specific draft reports; participating in monitoring and evaluation activities in the county; providing support in the preparation of policy briefs and reports on the relevant sectors; capturing data on budgetary requirements; and uploading information in the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES).

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities

is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: - collecting, collating agriculture information and inputting into the database; collecting and packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies for dissemination and preparing draft crop production and national food security reports

Requirements for appointment

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development, Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics & Rural Development, Agriculture Extension and Education, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Resource Management, Agriculture and Extension, Agriculture and Home Economics, Agriculture and Human Ecology, Agriculture Economics; Crop Protection; Dry-land Resource Management; Dry-land Agriculture and Enterprise Development; Farm Management; Home Economics; Horticulture; Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a valid motorbike riding license and experience in riding will be an added advantage) 

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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 and supervision of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: - training and advising farmers on matters related to Crop production, Land Development, Planning and management of demonstration plots.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent.
• Diploma in any of the following fields; Agriculture, food Technology,  Agriculture & Home Economic, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a valid motorbike riding license and experience in riding will be an added advantage) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An Engineer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior Engineer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: - collecting agricultural engineering field data for investigation and analysis; conducting survey for engineering works; carrying out preliminary design of agricultural engineering works; carrying out repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment; and conducting on-farm trials and demonstrations

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of a: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field of Agricultural Engineering such as Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power structure or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.

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Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: overseeing the development of departmental websites; coordinating the development of the County ICT policy and regulatory framework; providing advisory services to county departments on all matters related to ICT; ensuring the implementation of ICT policies, procedures and systems; coordinating the planning, designing, implementation and alignment of ICT strategies for effective management of services at all levels; overseeing intranet and internet issues; advising the management on institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures.

In addition, duties will involve:- advising on specifications and standards in the procurement of ICT software and equipment; ensuring provision of hardware maintenance support services; liaising with hardware vendors for administration of guarantees and warranties; overseeing research and development on ICT standards, guidelines and approaches; coordinating, planning, development, review and implementation of ICT business disaster recovery strategy; ensuring compliance with established Information Communication Technology standards, procedures and regulations; spearheading computerization effort in the County public sector; and providing technical support services to computer users; and overseeing the of training on the use of computers, relevant software packages and developing customized applications.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Computer Science/ICT or Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a Higher Diploma in computer science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated considerable knowledge and competence in systems analysis and program design.
• 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; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution.
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage) 

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: developing human resource policies, strategies, regulations, procedures, rules and guidelines; developing human resource standards and guidelines; coordinating human resource management services in functional areas such as recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare; interpreting and applying on human resource management policies, rules and regulations, procedures and systems; analyzing data on human resource management for decision making; recommending for approval information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfer, human resource management information systems; maintaining staff establishment and complement control; coordinating research in human resource matters; coordinating the implementation of human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; identifying and recommending for approval the use of an appropriate human resource system (both manual and electronics); coordinating the carrying out of training needs assessment and approving trainings for staff; training staff on target setting and carrying out in staff performance appraisals systems: secretariat to the county human resource management advisory committee and coordinating the implementation of its decisions thereof; approving various claims relating to training, medical and others; coordinating the preparation of budget estimates for human resource management including personnel emoluments; administering welfare matters as required; handling staff grievances and industrial relation matters; maintaining an up-to-date human resource information database as per set procedures and policies; ensuring that human resource quality management standards are maintained; and analyzing human resource reports for decision making.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Plus
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than six (6) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and the ability to translate them into human resource management policies and programs; and
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree and Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate with a valid practicing certificate will be an added advantage)

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: implementing human resource policies, strategies, regulations, procedures, rules and guidelines; coordinating human resource services in functional areas such as recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare; interpreting applying and providing advice on human resource management policies, rules and regulations, procedures and systems; analyzing data on human resource management for decision making; validating information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfer, human resource management information systems; ensuring maintenance of staff establishment and complement control; undertaking research in human resource matters; implementing human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; recommending an appropriate human resource system (both manual and electronics); carrying out training needs assessment and training projections of staff; training staff on target setting and participating in staff appraisals systems; alternate Secretary to the County Human Resource Management Advisory Committee and coordinating the implementation of its decisions thereof; processing various claims relating to training, medical and others; preparing budget estimates for human resource management including personnel emoluments; administering welfare matters as required; handling staff grievances and industrial relation matters; maintaining an up-to-date human resource information database as per set procedures and policies; ensuring that human resource quality management standards are maintained; and analyzing human resource reports for decision making

Requirements for appointment

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

• Relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a related area in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution  Plus
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing; and
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree and Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate with a valid practicing certificate will be an added advantage)