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Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling simple tasks of analytical nature. The officer will be required to implement certain decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; an officer at this level will supervise clerical officers and other supporting staff.

Requirements for Appointment

Direct appointment will be made from candidates who have:

• at least a C- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination KCSE); and
• A Diploma in Human Resource Management, Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution. 

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(MCPSB/03/2023/085)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering, compiling and analysing information on commitment and expenditure trends and initiating appropriate corrective action as may be required;
• Compiling information required on budget monitoring and expenditure control including expenditures on salaries and allowances; and
• Initial processing of reallocations within the budget.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must-;

• be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Finance option), Business Management or Finance, Economics, Business Administration plus Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K 

OR

• Association  of  Chartered  Certified  Accountant  (ACCA)  or  Chartered  Financial Analyst (CFA).

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(MCPSB/03/2023/090)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executing audit programmes
• Collecting audit evidence on major issues
• Reviewing internal control systems in operation
• Verifying the existence and safety of Government assets
• Preparation of draft reports and holding discussions with the clients
• Reviewing budgetary controls on the issuance of authority to incure expenditure and commitments
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of records and reports

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Have passed CPA part III or CIA part IV or be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting/Finance option) with CPA Part II or CIA Part III

Or 

• Have served in the grade of Internal Auditor II for a period of three (3) years and are in possession of either Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option) or CPA Part II/CIA III from a recognized institution
• Are in possession of CPA Part I or Diploma in Auditing and have served in the grade of Internal Auditor II for at least five (5) years.

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(MCPSB/03/2023/078)

Duties and Responsibilities

• initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• imanaging 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 

Requirements for Appointment 

For this appointment an officer must have: -

• served in the grade of Principal Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; 
• Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Master’s  degree  in  any  of  the  following  disciplines:  Public  Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; andvii.) Demonstrated managerial, Administrative & Professional Competence in work performance and results 

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(MCPSB/03/2023/101)

Duties and Responsibilities

• driving the assigned vehicle
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
• overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s) 
• In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff in a small transport unit.

Requirements for Appointment 

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;vii.) attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; 

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(MCPSB/03/2023/097) 

Duties and Responsibilities

• reviewing internal control systems in operation report on any weakness; 
• undertaking special audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and report as required by his/her superior, reviewing internal controls on issuance of authority to incur expenditure and commitments; 
• reviewing internal   revenue/ Appropriation –In-Aid collection and accounting from time to time & advice on deviations from approved levels; 
• ensuring  that  government  assets;  plant  equipment,  supplies;  stores  etc  are appropriately recorded in the relevant register and are maintained & kept safety.
• Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must;

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting / Finance Option)

OR

• Have passed CPA Part II or CIA part III

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(MCPSB/03/2023/077)

Duties and Responsibilities

• implementing, reviewing and interpreting administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
• managing and supervising the general administration services; 
• implementing public service reforms;
• implementing public service reforms;
• facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities; ;
• planning and coordinating office accommodation 
• managing county government assets;

Requirements for Appointment

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

• served in the grade of Assistant Director Administration Services/ Deputy Sub- 
• County  Administrator,  for  a  minimum  period  of  three  (3)  years  or  in  a 
• comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector,
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; 
• Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Masters  degree  in  any  of  the  following  disciplines:  Public  Administration: 
• Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other 
• Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results. 

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(MCPSB/03/2023/102)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating policy review on procedures, rules and regulations
• Ensuring preparation of procurement plans in the Ministries/Departments
• Operationalization of e-government procurement strategies and inventory management
• Advising on outsourcing of the procurement and disposal function and other goods and services
• Participating in development and preparation of specific 
• Ministerial/Departmental procurement and inventory manuals
• Developing and renewing performance targets and agreements
• Participating in project design and implementation
• Designing of training programmes for Supply Chain Management personnel

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer shall be a member of a recognized Purchasing and Supplies Management professional body and must have: -
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Supply Chain management Services or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Diploma in Purchasing in and Supply Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:- Purchasing and Supply Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Purchasing and Supply 
• Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution 

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(MCPSB/03/2023/076)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organization,   direction,   control   and   coordination   of   the   functions   of administration and public service in the office of the Governor.
• Initiating development of the appropriate County Departmental policies, legal and  institutional  frameworks  for  the  implementation  of  the  mandate  of administration and public service.
• Handling administrative matters and manage inventories of the administrative 
• tools, equipment and other required assets related to the department.
• Preparation of departmental plans and budgets.
• Ensuring  strict  compliance  with  all  financial,  budgetary  and  procurement procedures.
• Ensuring timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration and public service departmental affairs.
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade an officer must;

• Hold a degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Hold a skills management certificate and;
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results
• Master’s  degree  from  a  university  recognized  in  Kenya  will  be  an  added advantage