Vacancies at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/001/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Reviews, revises, maintains, and implements the Governor’s safety, security policies and procedures.
• Prepare event briefs, information and related documents for external visits, ceremonies and other occasions to ensure the Governor is fully apprised of all relevant issues.
• Providing protocol services, maintaining protocol standards, providing advice on protocol matters.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of developments in protocols and best practice event management in order to ensure the delivery of official activities.
• Liaise with County security and intelligence team on matters of security.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Plan, arrange and recommend security operations and systems layout.

Requirement for appointment

• Must have served in the Military at the rank of Captain and above or in the National Police Service at the rank of Assistant police commissioner and above for a period of not less than seven (7) years or in a relevant and comparable field in the private sector, three (3) of which must have been in a Senior Management position in the disciplined forces or equivalent.
• Have first degrees from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following; Criminology, Security, forensics, Military science or any related discipline;
• A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Member of a security professional body and in possession of any of the following certification courses- CSMP, CFE CPP or equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Command Programme lasting not less than three (3) months or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and Integrity and Article 232 on Values and Principles of Public Service; and
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of security function.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)
 

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REF: TUR/CPSB/002/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordination, supervision and promotion of economic ties with development partners including but not limited to the Private Sector, National Government Ministries,
• Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Non-State Actors.
• Initiate and oversee development of policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, and strategies for resource mobilization and partnership development;
• Advise the Management on all partnership and resource mobilization issues;
• Ensure implementation, coordination and review of resource mobilization and marketing policies, strategies, and programmes;
• Coordinate implementation of innovative fundraising and identify new opportunities;
• Initiate partnership dialogue with bilateral partners and international financial Institutions;
• Coordination of development of policies and legal framework for to mobilization and coordination of external resources
• Tracking and reporting on implementation of partner funded programmes and projects across the sectors including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), Donations & Grants as well as other market financial instruments
• Management and coordination of Project appraisal for investment decisions.
• Preparation of specialized reports on public investment to the County Executive Committee.
• Track and report on implementation of County investment programmes, Policies, Plans and Budgets.
• Initiate position papers on local and international economic and technical cooperation.
• Analyze global and local macro-economic indicators for informed investment decisions and partnerships.
• Coordination and promotion of the County as the preferred destination for domestic and foreign investment.
• Implementing sectors developed project proposals for alternative financing.
• Any other duty assigned.

Requirement for appointment

• Be in Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistic, or a related field.
• Be in Possession of a Master’s degree in Economics (Public Finance, Development Economics, Economic Policy Analysis, Management Decision analysis); Strategic
• Planning; Project Planning & Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Micro & Macro Economic factors and International Economic environment through training for informed external resource mobilization strategy.
• Over 7 years’ relevant working experience
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks.
• Have good analytical and report writing skills.
• Have experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects.
• Have experience in the implementation of Donor supported Programme/project
• Have good communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the County Economic Panning as well as County Budgeting cycle.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/003/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the Director in coordination, supervision and promotion of economic ties with development partners including but not limited to the Private Sector, National Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Non-State Actors.
• Assist the Director in coordination of development of policies and legal framework for to mobilization and co-ordination of external resources 
• Assist the Director in tracking and reporting on implementation of partner funded programmes and projects across the sectors including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), Donations & Grants as well as other market financial instruments
• Deputize the Director in management and coordination of Project appraisal for investment decisions.
• Assist the Director in preparation of specialized reports on public investment to the County Executive Committee.
• Assist the Director track and report on implementation of County investment programmes, Policies, Plans and Budgets.
• Assist the Director to initiate position papers on local and international economic and technical cooperation.
• Analyze global and local macro-economic indicators for informed investment decisions and partnerships.
• Assist the Director in coordination and promotion of the County as the preferred destination for domestic and foreign investment.
• Assist the Director as well as implementing sectors developed project proposals for alternative financing.
• Any other duty assigned.

Requirement for appointment

• Be in Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistic, or a related field.
• Be in Possession of a Master’s degree in Economics (Public Finance, Development Economics, Economic Policy Analysis, Management Decision analysis); Strategic Planning; Project Planning & Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Micro & Macro Economic factors and International Economic environment through training for informed external resource mobilization strategy.
• Over 5 years’ relevant working experience
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks.
• Have good analytical and report writing skills.
• Have experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects.
• Have experience in the implementation of Donor supported Programme/project
• Have good communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the County Economic Panning as well as County Budgeting cycle.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/004/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating implementation of the technical and thematic programmatic areas including litigation, contracts and procurement, legislative drafting and revision of county laws, and legal audits and revaluations on compliance with county and national laws;
• Ensuring implementation and realization of objects if the Turkana County integrated development plan (CIDP), sectoral strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal and governance functions of the county government
• Coordinating and Facilitating research on legal matters to inform the advice provided by the office through legal advisory briefs to the county executive, government departments and agencies;
• Ensuring regular performance of legal audits and evaluations on compliance by the county government with the implementation of county and national legislations;
• Representing the county government in court, tribunals, commissions of inquiry or any such legal forums where the county has interest;
• Facilitating the undertaking of policy research and formulation of policy briefs to inform county executive in decision making especially on legal aspects of their mandates;
• Initiating and undertaking research on complex and emerging legal issues, preparing legal onions and briefs;
• Advising on litigation matter to which the county government is a party or has an interest;
• Leading teams of counsels and consultants in analyzing research data and compiling reports to inform management in decision making;
• Developing proposals for reforms on emerging legal issues;
• Supporting legal counsels and consultant in drafting legislation and revisions of count laws;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
• Providing legal guidance and facilitate the necessary gazettement;
• Guiding and supervising legal counsel and consultants in the drafting of government contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the county government and its partners;
• Representing the office from time to time and articulating the county views on legal matters in meeting, seminars, negotiations and conventions;
• Coordinating and facilitating public participation and consultative meetings in the development of polices and laws;
• Ensuring compliance with principles of goods governance, human rights, transparency and accountability, ethics and integrity;
• Supervising and building capacities of legal counsels to effectively and efficiently perform the functions assigned to them in accordance with the performance contracts and the law;
• Performing any other functions that the county Attorney may from time to time assign to the director for legal services as mandated by law.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be an advocate of the high court of Kenya with a current practicing;
• Must satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Must have a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized university and a postgraduate diploma in legal studies recognized by the council of legal education;
• A Masters in law will be an added advantage;
• At least (4) years’ experience at a senior management level in the legal field either in the public service or private sector or a practicing advocate with similar experience;
• Demonstrate administrative and professional competence in work performance at that level;
• A certificate in legislative drafting is not a requirement but an added advantage;
• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards;
• Demonstrate sound skills and competencies negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, leadership and team building.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract.)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/005/2023/2024

• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable subject to performance as specified in Section 13A (4). The Municipal Manager will be responsible to the Municipal Board for managing the affairs of the Municipality in line with Article 184 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 and (Amendment) 2019. The manager shall be the Secretary of the board and an ex officio member of the board.

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (10) years in a Senior Management position in Public Service or Private Sector.
• Be a strategic and result oriented individual and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Have wide knowledge in urban development policies and financial management.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and Kenya Vision 2030.
• Should have a thorough understanding of socio-economic dynamics of Turkana County.
• Have Effective Communication and interpersonal Skills.
• Must have attended senior management course or strategic leadership development course.

Duties and responsibilities: -

• Reports to the Municipality Board, the Officer will serve as the Secretary, Accounting and authorized Officer for the Municipality and will also be responsible for the following:
• Overseeing affairs of the Municipality
• Developing and adopting Short, Medium and Long term policies, plan, strategies and programmes,and may set targets for delivery of services;
• Formulating and implementing the municipal integrated Development plan (MIDP);
• Controlling Land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry, commerce, markets, shopping and other employment centers, residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger transport, agriculture, and freight and transit stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the city or municipality as may be delegated by the county government;
• Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system for the administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the municipality board;
• Developing and managing schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant national and county agencies;
• Monitoring and where appropriate, regulate city and municipal services where those services are provided by service providers other than the board of the City or Municipality;
• Establishing, implementing and monitoring performance management systems;
• Monitoring the impact and effectiveness of any services, policies as delegated by the county government;
• Implementing applicable national and county Government legislations.
• Promoting a safe and healthy environment;
• Administering and regulating its internal affairs;
• Preparing and submitting its annual budget estimates to the relevant county Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County appropriation Bill;
• Performing such other function as may be delegated to it by the County executive or Municipal Board.
• Promotion of National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract.)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/006/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Municipal Manager in ensuring effective service delivery in the Municipality;
• Coordinating development activities to empower the residents;
• Assist the Municipal Manager in facilitating and coordinating Citizen participation in development of policies and delivery of services;
• Assist the Municipal Manager in promoting a safe and healthy environment;
• Assist the Municipal Manager in controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes as may be delegated;
• Assist the Municipal Manager in plans, develops, implements and evaluates related programs and activities of major functions;
• Oversees the preparation of budget for departmental functions including revenue plans and analysis of work programs and budget request; and
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Must have proven experience of NOT less than three (3) years in a senior position
• Must be a computer literate
• Must not be currently holding an elective office
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/007/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director will be in charge of the Economic Planning Directorate and Specific duties include:-

• Head of the Economic Planning Directorate;
• Direction of economic planning functions and production of planning, budgeting and statistical documents at the county level;
• Co-ordination and formulation of county development strategies, policies and programmes and for collation and presentation of statistical data in the form of reports and bulletins;
• Preparation of county budget;
• Preparation of county development plans and coordination of county positions in regional economic subjects;
• Monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes;
• Planning and management of human resources, projection of manpower and training to meet county development objectives;
• Supervising officers in his/her planning division in the Economic Planning Department;
• Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to the grade of Director, an officer should have:-

• Served in the grade of Economist for at least (3) years or other comparable and relevant position in the public sector;
• Be in possession of degree in Economics or Statistics or their equivalent recognized qualifications.
• Attained qualifications in Economics or Statistics of at least Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science (MSc) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) level or their equivalent recognized qualifications
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence marched with proper appreciation of the county’s development at the county and devolved levels and strategies necessary to meet them;
• Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability coupled with wide experience in economic planning and/or budgeting and/or M&E and/or in the production and interpretation of statistical data.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/008/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• A Deputy Chief Economist/ Deputy Chief Statistician/ Deputy Director will assist the Chief Economist/ Chief Statistician/ Director Economic Planning in the day-to-day administration of the Economic Planning Department;
• The officer will be responsible for the general direction of the economic planning function, budget function;
• Production of M&E reports and production of statistical data at county level;
• Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade of Deputy Chief Economist/ Deputy Chief Statistician, an officer
should have:-

• Served at the level of Principal Economist/ Principal Statistician or other comparable and relevant position in the field of economics, policy research, M&E and statistics in the public sector, for at least three (3) years;
• Be in possession of degree in Economics or Statistics or their equivalent recognized qualifications.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results;
• Managerial experience necessary for the effective management of staff; and

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/009/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and strategic plans on prevention and control of diseases;
• Providing leadership and oversee management of reproductive health, maternal, new born, child and adolescent health, vaccines and immunization, mental health, nutrition programs, environmental health interventions, control and prevention of trauma and NCDs,
• Promoting linkages with national and international bodies including chairing the relevant Interagency Coordinating Committees (ICCs) and Technical Thematic Committee;
• Overseeing enforcement of public health laws, proposing review and amendment;
• Developing and monitoring the implementation of a framework for surveillance of food, water and environmental contamination and pollution;
• Designing and overseeing the response to public health emergencies;
• Overseeing implementation of the Kenya Country Action plan for adaptation of public health to climate change;
• Facilitating the provision of technical assistant and capacity building to countries;
• Identifying and setting research agenda in relation to family health and environmental health and translating research findings to policy and strategies;
• Ensuring prudent utilization and accountability of resource allocated to the directorate;
• Setting performance targets and monitoring performance for all staff in the directorate; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director

Requirements for Appointment:-

Be serving at the grade of Deputy Director, Health Management Services, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Pharmacy, Nursing, Food safety, Health promotion, Dental Surgery, Clinical Medicine or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have a master Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Health Systems Management, Epidemology, Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Health Supply Chain, Nursing, Medical Biostatistics, Pharmacy, Mechatronics Engineering, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Information Management or equivalent and relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have a registration certificate and a valid practicing license from the relevant profession regulatory body; and
• Have a thorough understanding of Kenya’s health priorities and strategic interest as we as a regional, global health dynamics and global health security and the ability to integrate them into the health sector performance.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)
 

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REF: TUR/CPSB/010/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities.

The Director, Nutrition and Dietetics Services will head the Nutrition and Dietetics Directorate:-

• Enforcing the Nutrition Dietician Act and other relevant legislation on nutrition and dietetics;
• Formulating, implementing interpreting and reviewing of Nutrition and Dietetics policies, guidelines, standards and strategies;
• Planning and ensuring implementation of nutrition programs and projects;
• Providing technical advice on Nutrition Services;
• Providing leadership in research on nutrition trends and other emerging issues;
• Liaising with relevant Divisions and other stakeholders in the implementation of nutrition projects and programmes;
• Monitoring and evaluating nutrition projects and programmes;
• Mobilizing resources and fostering collaborations and partnerships in support of nutrition activities, projects and programmes;
• Developing and implementing strategic and work plans;
• Planning and budgeting for the Division; and capacity building and performance for the Directorate;
• Perform any other duty assigned from to time.

Requirements for Appointment:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Food Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Home Economics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master of Science in any of the following disciplines:- Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Food/Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Applied Human Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, home Economics, Public Health and Epidemiology or its recognized equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND); and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/011/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall implementation, interpretation and review community health policies, strategies, programmes and guidelines in the county;
• Promoting collaboration and linkages with partners and stakeholders;
• Formulating and reviewing national research agenda for community health;
• Mobilizing resources for implementation of community health services;
• Planning, budgeting and ensuring compliance with set budgetary guidelines;
• Instituting operational accountability, discipline, capacity building and performance management in the function;
• Perform any other duty assigned from to time.

Requirements for Appointment:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Community Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development, Nutrition, Health Systems Management, Health Education/Promotion or Population and Health from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Community Health, Health Systems Management, Health Promotion and Education, Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the Community Health Extension Services.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/012/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:- 

• Facilitating implementation of community health activities;
• Initiating the formulation and review of community health policies, strategies, guidelines;
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of community health policies and programmes;
• Developing strategies for resource mobilization for community health services;
• Mapping potential partners, stakeholders and forging linkages to support community health;
• Overseeing target setting and performance contracting for community health activities;
• Promoting integration and use of modern information technology in community health;
• Developing quality assurance strategies and standards; overseeing capacity building;
• Developing and reviewing communication strategy; and developing and reviewing the community health monitoring and evaluation framework.

Requirements for Appointment:-

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Community Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development, Nutrition, Health Systems Management, Health Education/Promotion or Population and Health from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Community Health, Health Systems Management, Health Promotion and Education, Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the Community Health Extension Services;
• Perform any other duty assigned from to time.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/013/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing of Nutrition and Dietetics policies, guidelines, and strategies; overseeing nutrition planning and budgeting;
• Developing and reviewing the nutrition curricula, norms and standards;
• Networking and forming partnerships in support of nutrition and dietetic services;
• Mobilizing resources in support of various nutrition programs, projects and other interventions;
• Defining and integrating core nutrition indicators in Health Information Systems;
• Reviewing and disseminating nutrition monitoring tools at all levels;
• Leading research;
• Providing guidance on procurement of nutrition equipment’s and commodity for various inpatient, outpatient and public health nutrition services;
• Capacity building and performance management of staff in the Department
• Perform any other duty assigned from to time.

Requirements for Appointment:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Food Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Home Economics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master of Science in any of the following disciplines:- Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Food/Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition, Applied Human Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, home Economics, Public Health and Epidemiology or its recognized equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND); and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/014/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows;
• Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums;
• Providing technical advice and information in animal production, Livestock marketing range management, apiculture and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming;
• Coordinating extension activities which include field days, field demonstrations, farmers field schools and farm visits;
• Researching, investing and advising on livestock production technologies and technologies;
• Initiating production programmes/ projects;
• Overseeing effective and efficient management of sheep and goat stations, livestock farms, mobile pastoral training units, pastoral training centres or livestock improvement and multiplication farms;
• Organizing the preparation of agribusiness ranch and farm plans; x. Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programme;
• Collaborating with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
• Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in any other comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Degree in any of the following discipline:- Animal Science, Animal production, Agriculture apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resources management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
• Masters of Degree in any of the following discipline:- Animal Science, Animal production, Agriculture apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resources management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
• Attended a Senior Management course (SMC) lasting not less than four weeks (4) in a recognized institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/015/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows;
• Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums;
• Providing technical advice and information in animal production, Livestock marketing range management, apiculture and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming;
• Coordinating extension activities which include field days, field demonstrations, farmers field schools and farm visits;
• Researching, investing and advising on livestock production technologies and technologies;
• Initiating production programmes/ projects;
• Overseeing effective and efficient management of sheep and goat stations, livestock farms, mobile pastoral training units, pastoral training centres or livestock improvement and multiplication farms;
• Organizing the preparation of agribusiness ranch and farm plans;
• Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programme;
• Collaborating with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters; xii. Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in any other comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Degree in any of the following discipline:- Animal Science, Animal production, Agriculture apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resources management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
• Masters of Degree in any of the following discipline:- Animal Science, Animal production, Agriculture apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resources management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
• Attended a Senior Management course (SMC) lasting not less than four weeks (4) in a recognized institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/016/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• 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 Forestry 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, objectives and the ability to relate them to the natural resources function.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)
 

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REF: TUR/CPSB/017/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Leading the planning processes to ensure that long-term and annual energy efficiency and Energy Performance are developed on time;
• Making recommendations for the energy efficiency and Energy Performance
• Providing leadership in the formulation, review and monitoring of regulations, standards and codes of practice on Energy efficiency and energy performance.
• Providing leadership in the implementation of regulations on Energy/Petroleum efficiency v. Leading research on regulatory issues on energy efficiency and Petroleum performance and in the County;
• Supervising the collection, analysis, reporting and maintenance of energy efficiency and Energy Performance & labeling data;
• Overseeing the carrying out of energy efficiency technical audits and preparation of energy audit reports;
• Preparing timely and accurate reports on regulation compliance, inspection and implementation of appliance energy performance and labelling projects.
• Reviewing energy audit reports and follow up on implementation of recommendations;
• Evaluating the viability of energy efficiency and conservation projects for financing purposes and advice the management appropriately;
• Working with stakeholders to ensure that demand side management and energy efficiency is made an integral part of the energy sector strategies;
•  RepresentCounty in stakeholder meetings on Energy Management issues;
• Supervising staff in the Department including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively, and on time in accordance with the established performance management system;
• Perform anyother assigned duty

Requirement for appointment

• Relevant work experience of at least ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be in management;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following engineering fields; Mechanical, iii. Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) in good standing or Kenya’s Engineering Technologists and Technicians Registration Board (ETTRB) in good standing;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/018/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Leading the planning processes to ensure that long-term and annual energy efficiency and Energy Performance are developed on time;
• Making recommendations for the energy efficiency and Energy Performance
• Providing leadership in the formulation, review and monitoring of regulations, standards and codes of practice on Energy efficiency and energy performance.
• Providing leadership in the implementation of regulations on Energy/Petroleum efficiency
• Leading research on regulatory issues on energy efficiency and Petroleum performance and in the County;
• Supervising the collection, analysis, reporting and maintenance of energy efficiency and Energy Performance & labeling data;
• Overseeing the carrying out of energy efficiency technical audits and preparation of energy audit reports;
• Preparing timely and accurate reports on regulation compliance, inspection and implementation of appliance energy performance and labelling projects.
• Reviewing energy audit reports and follow up on implementation of recommendations;
• Evaluating the viability of energy efficiency and conservation projects for financing purposes and advice the management appropriately;
• Working with stakeholders to ensure that demand side management and energy efficiency is made an integral part of the energy sector strategies;
• Represent County in stakeholder meetings on Energy Management issues;
• Supervising staff in the Department including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively, and on time in accordance with the established performance management system;
• Perform any other assigned duty

Requirement for appointment

• Relevant work experience of at least ten (5) years, five (3) of which must be in management;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following engineering fields; Mechanical,
• Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) in good standing or Kenya’s Engineering Technologists and Technicians Registration Board (ETTRB) in good standing;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and ix. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/022/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:-

•  Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
• Implementing public service reforms;
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;
• Overseeing transport management;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Managing assets and insurance policies.

Requirement for Appointment

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

• Serve in the grade of Principal Administration Officer/Deputy Principal Ward Administrator for a period of a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline; Public Administration, Business Administration /Management, Community Development or any other related field from recognized institution;
• Diploma in advanced Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the administration function

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REF: TUR/CPSB/019/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and implementation of County Polytechnics programmes;
• Conduct research on County Polytechnics;
• Participate in the preparation, implementation and review of Polytechnic policies;
• Implement the strategic objectives of the Polytechnic directorate;
• Organize professional development and capacity-building for Polytechnic Instructors and Board of Governors;
• Implement the annual work plan for the Polytechnic directorate;
• Analyze and advice on monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the Polytechnic directorate;
• Coordinate and manage Inter-County Polytechnic co-curriculum activities;
• Facilitate and strengthen development of e-learning strategies in County polytechnics;
• Monitor gender mainstreaming and special needs initiatives in County polytechnics;
• Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Technology Education or BSc. in engineering from a recognized university;
• Master’s degree in Education (Institution management, Home Economics, Technology Education) from a recognized university will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have shown merit and ability in work performance and results;
• Registered by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA); and
• Attended industrial attachment for a Minimum of Eight (8) weeks in the relevant field.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/020/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulation, implementation, coordination and supervision of social welfare programmes;
• Coordination of social welfare work and delivery of welfare services;
• Coordinate policy as well as manager any donor funded support;
• Procure and distribute education /medical and recreational materials and equipment;
• Assist in coordination of general administrative duties;
• Drawing up budget for the directorate;
• Dealing with human resource matters in the Directorate;
• Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Have served in the a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the Following disciplines; social work, sociology; psychology, mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have master’s degree in any of the Following disciplines; social work, sociology; psychology, mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be fully conversant with the County government policy on social welfare and rehabilitation; and
• Have demonstrated professional competent and administrative capacity

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REF: TUR/CPSB/021/2023/2024

• Deputy Director Youth Affairs will be responsible to County Director Youth Affairs in matters related to Youth in the County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of strategies plans for the youth;
• Formulate an annual budget for the youth Directorate; 23 c) Develop youth friendly strategies;
• Formulate policies to guide on youth groups management;
• Oversee the management of youth programmes;
• Develop strategies on youth entrepreneurial programmes;
• Enable development of the capacity of youth instructors in the county;
• Provide leadership in the management of the youth groups;
• Develop linkages with stakeholders involved in youth affairs; and
• Develop a work plan on inter and intra county youth involvement;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment

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

•  Served in the grade of Assistant Director Youth Affairs for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Business Management/Administration, Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Social Work, Gender and Development, Culture and Development, Social Development or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following discipline: Business Management/Administration, Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Social Work, Gender and Development, Culture and Development, Social Development or any other equivalent qualification 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; e) Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the Youth Affairs function.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)

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REF: TUR/CPSB/023/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Mobilizing resources for ECDE projects and programmes;
• Developing partnership with various stakeholders to improve status and management of ECDE Centers and link the stakeholders to the Ministry;
• Helping in preparation and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plans and periodic reports in the department;
  Providing technical and coordination support to the stakeholders and partners in mainstreaming the ECDE;
• Assisting in the coordinating, developing, reviewing and implementing ECDE policies;
• Promoting awareness on early childhood needs and demands to local communities and parents;
• Managing and overseeing the implementation of the ECDE program in the county;
• Preparing of ECDE strategies, giving technical advice and guidance to ECDE assistants;
• Managing, reporting and reviewing of regular reports from ECDE;
• Compiling reports and disseminating for technical review; facilitating a process to identify issues, challenges and innovative responses highlighted in reports; 
• Organizing and sharing compiled feedback reports for improvements in project quality and partner support;
• Developing play-based curriculum for ECDE in the County;
• Supervising the design, developing and preparing of ECDE play and learning materials for both normal and special needs children; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this position and officer must have; -

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in ECDE related fields from a recognized university will be added advantage;
• Have clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals and objectives; e) Have excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in execution of duties and responsibilities;
• A Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution;
• Have exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Terms of Service: Local Contract

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REF: TUR/CPSB/024/2023/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Monitor and report promptly incidents of conflict within area of operation and cross borders along areas of operation;
• Address and report such cases of incidences to the relevant authorities for appropriate action to be undertaken accordingly;
• Organize and conduct inter and intra community peace building meetings in sub counties and mobilize key leaders, women, youth, peace committee members and other stakeholders to participate in such peace building initiatives;
• Initiate and mainstream pro-active programmes that are strategically geared to towards peace building and conflict management;
• Bring together all relevant actors to marshal resources and to advice on and propose integrate strategies for peace building and conflict resolutions;
• Develop an inter-agency capacity for conflict prevention and peace building at various level in your areas of operation;
• Employ and effectively support mediation effort in order to head-off potential crisis and consequent conflict at an early and manageable stage;
• Monitor the local socio-political development and advice on conflict prevention, management and peace building initiative respectively;
• Engage in peace building talks, crisis diplomacy and mainstream them pro-actively;
• Assist in monitoring security situation in mapped conflict zones and inform relevant county security agencies for any potential risk and timely remedial action;
• Conduct ad-hoc training in peace building for residents in conflict prone zones;
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on peace building initiative/programmes from the respective region;
• Liaise with sub county administrator, ward administrator and other stakeholders to monitor and respond to conflict incidences;
• Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for the position

• Bachelor’s degree in peace and conflict studies, peacebuilding, development and human rights, international relations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or relevant field
• Must have demonstrated high- level leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Experience with project design, management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated experience effectively working with local government structures, senior government officials, civil society actors, private sector entities, and development partners
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse teams and building partnerships
• Demonstrated experience with community mobilization and empowerment, and multistakeholder engagement and negotiations
• Demonstrated commitment to gender integration, social inclusion, and building social cohesion
• Strong administrative and organization skills, commitment, attention to detail and strong forward planning skills
• Hands on approach to work, with the ability to deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment, with minimal or no supervision

Terms of Service: Local Contract

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REF: TUR/CPSB/025/2023/2024

Duties and responsibilities

• Performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in areas of specialization including:- internal medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, Pediatrics, pathology, Radiology, Public Health or other specialties recognized by the Board.
• Coordinating training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel;
• Managing health stores including essentials medicines and/or plant and equipment;
• Managing larger facilities/hospitals
• Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions;
• Developing intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions;
• Developing medical standards operating procedures (SOPS) and protocols;
• Developing training curricular and syllabi in collaboration with training institutions;
• Coordinating emergency response and clinical care;
• Coordinating health projects and programmes;
• Managing health information systems;
• Carrying out health surveys and research and monitoring the provision of forensic and medico-legal services.

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

• Served as a senior Assistant Director of Medical Services/Medical Specialist 1 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Masters degree in any of the following fields; Medicine, Anesthesis, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Otorhinolaygology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosurgery, obstetrics and Pediatrics and Child Health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health Systems Management, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health Policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging infectious Diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Certificate of registration by the Medical practical and Dentists Board;
• Valid practicing license from medical practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competencies and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results

Terms of Service: Local Contract