Vacancies at Siaya County Assembly Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating input to calls for public participation in Bills before the National Parliament or any other legislative authority
• Compiling legal interpretation of Acts and legal opinions on matters relating to devolved functions
• Identifying, compiling and indexing judgments related to operations of County Assemblies
• Liaising with the State Law Office on litigation matters involving County Assemblies
• Establishing and maintaining networks with relevant legal stakeholder institutions
• Providing any other legal services that may required in relation to forums of County Assemblies,
• Establish legal linkages between the County Assembly and County Assemblies Forum and other partner organizations like COG and LREB
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

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

• Have a Bachelor of Laws degree;
• Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Be in possession of a current practicing certificate; and have proficiency in the use of computer applications.
• Minimum work experience in legal practice for two (2) years.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying potential research collaborations between assembly and other institutions
• Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues
• Mapping and maintaining stakeholder database and managing relationships with the stakeholders
• Assessing impact of policy options from other agencies on Assembly’s operations
• Engaging with programs of institutions dealing with devolution with a view of enhancing assembly’s performance
• Strategically engaging with national government, other county governments, forums dealing with devolved functions, national parliamentary institutions, and regional bodies
• Establish and maintain research linkages between the County Assembly and County Assemblies Forum and other partner organizations like COG and LREB
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirement for appointment

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or public relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working knowledge of professional research methodologies
• Ability to analyse data and prepare reports
• A thorough demonstrable knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques on public policy analysis, and ability to write in a clear, concise and understandable manner.
• Minimum work experience in research field of four (4) years.
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring implementation of Accounting standards and systems for complianceincluding Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) operations;
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations for the Assembly;
• Reviewing payment vouchers ensuring adequacy and accuracy of supporting documents
• Preparation of quarterly reports;
• Consolidation of cash flow projections;
• Assisting the head of the department to provide advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stakeholders on all financial and accounting matters in the Assembly;
• Assisting in setting targets for the accounts staff and evaluating achievements;
• Responsible for provision of quality and timely accounting services in the Assembly including maintenance of appropriate and up-to-date accounting records;
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:
• Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics or Business Administration from a university recognized in Kenya
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya Finalist
• A Minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant field
• A registration by Institute of Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK) will be added advantage
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing payments according to the laid down Assembly Procedures.
• Assist in processing of financial statements
• Performing general accounting work including book-keeping and routine accounting entries;
• Performing IFMIS payment and invoicing
• Verifying vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and maintaining other accounting records.
• Ensuring that Bank reconciliation is done regularly.
• Performing any other relevant duty as assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, or Business Administration from a university recognized in Kenya
• Minimum of Certified Public Accountant Finalist;
•  Minimum of two years experience in a relevant field;
• Registration as an ICPAK is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in Computer application skills;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting in coordination of public participation activities at ward level
• Collating of feedback from citizens on public participation activities
• Sensitizing public on public participation subjects
• Performing any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate or equivalent