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  • Posted: Mar 22, 2019
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2019
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    The Council of Governors is composed of the Governors of the forty-seven counties and its main functions are the promotion of visionary leadership; sharing of best practices and; offer a collective voice on policy issues; promote inter - county consultations; encourage and initiate information sharing on the performance of County Governments with regard to t...
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    Internal Auditor

    Overall Purpose of the Job

    The Internal Audit Unit provides an independent and objective assurance and advice aimed at adding value and improving the operations of Council of Governors. Internal Auditor will ensure a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes in order to support the overall efficiency and integrity of the Council of Governors.

    Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Internal Auditor will perform the following duties:

    • Preparing and implementing the Internal Audit annual work plan;
    • Managing the Council of Governors’ Internal Audit Unit;
    • Examining and inspecting activity records, accounting systems and procedures to determine their efficiency;
    • Ensuring the Council of Governors’ policies are complied with;
    • Reviewing internal control systems;
    • Providing leadership in the conducting of special audits;
    • Evaluating progress and status of steps taken to address any current and past recommendations by External Auditors;
    • Preparing and submitting reports of findings concerning the scope of audit and its findings so as to make appropriate corrective action;
    • Providing independent assurance to the Management on the implementation and effectiveness of the internal control systems;
    • Evaluating the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and management and suggesting improvements as appropriate;
    • Fostering quality and continuous improvement in governance and risk management control processes;
    • Assessing the cost effectiveness and efficiency in the utilization of organization resources;
    • Verifying the reliability and integrity of financial data;
    • Carrying out compliance audits with policies, laws, rules and regulations;
    • Ensuring that resources including assets are preserved and protected and used for the benefit of the Council of Governors;
    • Carrying out special audits or investigations as and when necessary;
    • Ensuring that the Internal Audit Unit operates in accordance with the professional standards contained;
    • Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Have Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
    • Have professional qualification CPA or ACCA;
    • Be a member of a professional auditing or accounting body such as CISA or ICPAK;
    • Have Certificate in computer applications;
    • Have strong analytical, written, oral communications, strong interpersonal and relationship skills;
    • Have served for at three (3) years in the area of auditing or accounting preferably in the public sector;
    • Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
    • Must have a sound knowledge of government auditing regulations and laws;
    • Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
    • Must be a Citizen of Kenya.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required.

    Desirable Competencies

    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with CoG clients and stakeholders;
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others;
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization- works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs for the Council of Governors.

    Duration of the assignment

    The duration of the engagement will be three (3) years renewable subject to performance and availability of funds

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    Human Resource Officer

    Overall Purpose of the Job

    The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for delivery of various Council of Governors HR processes, projects and activities, ensuring excellent customer service, with due consideration given to approved policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

    Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Human Resources Officer will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

    • Providing guidance on Government policy direction on human resource management;
    • Issuing administrative guidelines on the interpretation and implementation of labour laws and other human resource related statutes and their relation with the public service;
    • Assist in in matters related to appointments and placement, induction, discipline, and confirmation of staff;
    • Preparing HR plans, developing training plans, facilitating the target setting and annual performance evaluation;
    • Implementing work plans and ensuring compliance with all Government human resource regulations, including legal and statutory requirements;
    • Providing guidance on performance Management;
    • Enlarging and enriching human resource management function in the COG;
      Technical Committee duties and responsibilities:
    • Coordinate the participation of County governments in local and regional Human resources related meetings with stakeholders;
    • Management of the emerging Human Resource transition issues;
    • Ensure easy access to HR updates, reports, bills and ensuring that the relevant parties have updated information;
    • Advising on collective bargaining and negotiation agreements with Trade Unions;
    • Acts as a liaison between the HR Committee, National government agencies and the Counties;
    • Work closely with the stakeholders on the ongoing programmes;
    • Draw sitting programmes for Committees in consultation with other Committee officers;
    • Ensure timely execution of COG programmes and activities;
    • Preparation of Committees work plans;
    • Compiling Committee minutes and reports;
    • Perform any other duty as maybe assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related field.
    • Higher National Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
    • CHRP will be an added advantage.
    • At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in Human Resource Management.
    • Registered as a professional member with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
    • Certificate in computer application skills.
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results, and
    • Must have a sound knowledge of Human Resource Management in the public sector.
      Languages
    • Fluency in English is required.

    Desirable Competencies

    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with CoG clients and stakeholders;
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others;
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization- works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs for the Council of Governors.

    Duration of the assignment

    The duration of the engagement will be three (3) years renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

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    Education Committee Technical Officer

    Overall Purpose of the Job

    The Technical Officer-Education will be responsible for coordinating Education matters within the Council of Governors.

    Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Director Committees, the Technical Officer- Education Committee will perform the following duties:

    • Advise the Council on all matters Education;
    • Maintain up –to –date statistics and Education programs data in collaboration with M&E, for Education related performance reporting for all CoG Committees;
    • Develop Education sector action plan for the Council of Governors;
    • Continuously report on progress and lessons learnt on Education at the Council and by extension within Counties while tracking national policy and legislation on the same;
    • Design a system of monitoring and evaluating Committee achievements related to Education;
    • Responsible for integrating and monitoring education – related indicators to promote educational development interventions;
    • Actively coordinate program work on Education with other partners, both within National and County governments, implementing agencies and donors;
    • Identify and document best practices and lessons learnt in implementing Education programs and activities in the Counties and share with the CoG Best Practice (Maarifa) Centre;
    • Write reports, success stories, policy papers, technical briefs and abstracts for presentations within required timelines and quality;
    • Representation of the Council in external meeting with strategic Council position;
    • Identification of partners in specific sector areas;
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Have Bachelor degree in Education or a related field from a recognized institution;
    • A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
    • Have Certificate in computer applications;
    • Have strong analytical, written, oral communications, strong interpersonal and relationship skills;
    • Have served for at least 2-3 years in the area of Educational Development preferably in the public sector;
    • Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
    • Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
    • Must be a Citizen of Kenya.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required.

    Desirable Competencies

    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with CoG clients and stakeholders;
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others;
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization- works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs for the Council of Governors.

    Duration of the assignment

    The duration of the engagement will be three (3) years renewable subject to performance and availability of funds

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    Urban Planning & Development Technical Officer

    Overall Purpose of the Job

    The Technical Officer-Urban Planning and Development who will be responsible for coordinating Urban Planning and Development activities within the Council of Governors. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Committee members in charge on the Land, Physical Planning and Urban Development Committee.

    The officer will dedicate 30% level of effort to the Kenya Urban Support Programme in the course of performing duties

    Responsibilities

    Reporting to the will report to the Senior Programme Officer-Land, Urban development and Housing Committee at the Council of Governors and will perform the following duties:

    • To lead the CoG initiative of guiding and assisting County Governments in the establishment of institutional structures for planning, development and management of urban areas; including through participation in programme development, resource mobilization and coordination of implementation of CoG urban development programmes; and ensuring that CoG constitutional mandate is safeguarded;
    • Coordination of intra and inter agency and governmental consultations on urban planning, management and development issues, including existing and evolving urban planning, management and development policies, legislation, regulations and Programmes; and ensuring that CoG constitutional mandate is safeguarded;
    • Coordination and harmonization of CoG positions and priorities on urban planning, management and development matters.
    • In consultation with the Committee lead, support the Development and implementation of a framework for development partners’ engagement and support to County Governments on urban planning, management and development issues.
    • In consultation with the Senior Programme Officer, support the preparation and coordination of the participation of County Governments in local, regional and international conferences on planning, management and development issues.
    • Support the overall coordination of the Urban Development Secretariat

    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, or related discipline.
    • A Master’s degree in Planning, Environmental Planning and Management, Natural Resource Management, Land Economics or any other related social Science will be an added advantage.
    • Experience working on matters Urban and Regional Planning work, preferably in the public sector.
    • Have Certificate in computer applications;
    • Have strong analytical, written, oral communications, strong interpersonal and relationship skills;
    • Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
    • Must be a Citizen of Kenya.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required.

    Desirable Competencies

    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with CoG clients and stakeholders;
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or service
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others;
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization- works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs for the Council of Governors.

    Duration of the assignment

    The duration of the engagement will be one (1) year renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

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    Tourism & Wildlife Management Technical Officer

    Overall Purpose of the Job

    The Technical Officer-Tourism and Wildlife Management will be responsible for coordinating Tourism and Wildlife matters within the Council of Governors.

    Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Director Committees, the Technical Officer- Tourism and Wildlife Management Committee will perform the following duties:

    • Advise the Council on all matters on Tourism and Wildlife Management;
    • Serve as technical advisor to the Council’s Tourism and Natural Resource Management Committee;
    • Coordinating, developing and consolidating collective County positions on Tourism and Wildlife Management matters;
    • Coordinate the participation of County Governments in local, regional and international conferences on Tourism and Wildlife Management;
    • Engage need based dispute resolution mechanisms in utilization of trans-county Tourism and Wildlife Resources;
    • Monitor the status of Tourism and Wildlife Management matters implementation under devolution;
    • Providing technical assistance in terms of information, research and policy analysis on County Governments across a range of policy issues targeting the development of Tourism and Wildlife Management in all parts of the Country;
    • Identify and document best practices and lessons learnt in implementing Tourism and Wildlife Management programs and activities in the Counties and share with the CoG Best Practice (Maarifa) Centre;
    • Write reports, success stories, policy papers, technical briefs and abstracts for presentations within required timelines and quality;
    • Serve as primary focal point for receiving and collating feedback and updates from the national forums for CECs including routine follow up on agreed actions and deadlines so that work is completed in a timely manner, deliverables met and interface created between National and County Governments.
    • Representation of the Council in conferences, meetings and events with strategic Council position;
    • Any other related duties as my be assigned by the supervisor

    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor´s degree in Tourism Management/ Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
    • A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
    • Experience working on matters Tourism and Wildlife Management in the context of devolution.
    • Have Certificate in computer applications;
    • Have strong analytical, written, oral communications, strong interpersonal and relationship skills;
    • Have served for at least 2-3 years in Tourism and Wildlife Management preferably in the public sector;
    • Have proven leadership and supervisory experience;
    • Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
    • Must be a Citizen of Kenya.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required.

    Desirable Competencies

    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with CoG clients and stakeholders;
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others;
    • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
    • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
    • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization- works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs for the Council of Governors.

    Duration of the assignment

    The duration of the engagement will be three (3) years renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

    Method of Application

    Interested persons should download and duly fill the COG EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM and send the duly completed form, CV with names and addresses of three referees, cover letter with current and expected remuneration, and a copy each for ID, certificates, and relevant testimonials to e-mail address; hrcog@cog.go.ke, indicating the name of the position you are applying for in the subject of the email, on or before Friday 5th April, 2019.

    The Council of Governors is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with disability and persons from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

     

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