The County Government of Busia has advertised over 75 job openings
The deadline for all positions in 12th June 2015
Below is the advert
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Requirements
Every application
shall be accompanied by a
- Copy of National ID Card,
- A detailed CV
- Copies of all relevant
certificates and testimonials
All applications
should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the
category or specific area the Applicant is applying for, and be addressed to;
The
Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Private Bag – 50400,
BUSIA, KENYA.
Applications
should be sent or handed over at the Busia County Public Service Board offices
situated at Port Victoria Plaza, County Government Annex, (Next to Ministry of
Energy along Hospital Road, 1Km to Farmview Hotel).And should reach the
County Public Service Board on or before 12/6/2015.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION TO ALL CANDIDATES Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Busia County is
an Equal Opportunity Employer: Youth, women and persons with disability (PWD)
are encouraged to apply.
SLAUGHTER HOUSE ATTENDANT
JOB GROUP D, E, F (4 POSTS)
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Day to day handling of meat and by
products at the slaughter house
- Maintain hygiene both internally and
externally
- Prepare proper records of events and
activities both on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly
- Supervising animals stocking
Requirements
for Appointment
- Minimum KCSE mean grade of D+
- Basic knowledge of animal handling
- Certificate of good conduct
TRACTOR DRIVERS JOB GROUP
‘D’ (18 POSITIONS)
Duties and
responsibilities
- Driving tractors as authorized
- Carrying out routine checks on the
machinery (cooling oil, electrical brake systems, tyre pressure etc.)
- Detecting and reporting malfunction
of the machineries systems to the immediate supervisor.
- Ensuring security and safety of the
machine at all times.
- Maintain updated work tickets and
log books
Qualifications
and requirements
- A valid driving license, Class D
- Special class
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Experience of at least two years in
handling plant, machinery and equipment
- Must be between 18 years to 45 years
of age
- No criminal record (have a police
clearance certificate)
- Be prepared to work anywhere within
the county
- Serving county employees/casuals are
encouraged to apply
MEMBER, COUNTY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS REGULATION
COMMITTEE (1 POST)
CDSCSS/2015/1:
Terms of
Service: Contract of Three Years – Renewable
A member of the
committee will serve for a period of three (3) years and will be eligible for
re-appointment for a further and final term of three (3) years.
Functions
of committee
The committee
shall, under the general supervision of the Executive Member be responsible
for:-
1.Receiving and
hearing appeals from decisions made by sub county committees
2.Preforming such
other functions as may, from time to time be assigned to it by the Executive
member
Requirements
for appointment
A person shall be
qualified for appointment as a member for county Alcoholic Drinks Regulation
Committee, if the person;
- Has been admitted as an advocate of
the high court Has a Bachelor Law(LLB) degree from a recognized
institution
- Possess a valid practicing
certificate
- Is an advocate of the High
Court of Kenya;
- Has at least five(5) years post
admission experience;
- Is a member of Law Society of Kenya
(LSK) and in good professional standing;
- Meets the requirements of chapter
six of the constitution;
- Is a resident of Busia County.
MEMBER, SUB COUNTY ALCOHOLIC
DRINKS REGULATION COMMITTEE, FOURTEEN (14 POST)
CDSCSS/2015/3:
Terms of
Service: Contract of Three Years – Renewable
The members of
the committee will serve for a period of three (3) years and will be eligible
for re-appointment for a further and final term of three (3) years.
Functions of
committee The committee shall, under the general supervision of the Executive
Member be responsible for:-
- Receive, review and approve
applications for license and issuing of licenses;
- Visit and inspect premises where
alcohol is sold, and
- Perform such other functions as may,
from time to time be assigned to it by the Executive Member Requirements
for appointment
A person shall be
qualified for appointment as a member for Sub County Alcoholic Drinks
Regulation Committee, if the person;
- Holds at least a diploma from a
recognized institution
- Has knowledge and experience of at
least three (3) years in matters relating to local development,
administration, community mobilization, business, finance or any other
related field;
- Meets the requirements of Chapter
six of the constitution and
- Is a resident of Busia County.
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCE OFFICER JOB GROUP K (8 POSTS)
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Collecting and collating data and
information related to environment and natural resources
- Participating in awareness creation
and advocacy; and writing periodic reports
Requirements
for appointment
- Bachelors’ Degree holder in relevant
field
- Be computer literate
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER JOB GROUP ‘P’ (1 POST)
Duties and
Responsibilities
-Managing
programmes and projects
-Carrying out
environmental outreach activities
-Validating
technical reports
-Facilitating
consultative programmes for;
- Collecting information for preparing
action/legislations/strategies action plans, position papers, speeches,
intervention statements
- Developing and maintaining databases
- Developing research proposals
- Coordinating stakeholders
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Requirements
for Appointment
- Served in the Grade of Environment
Officer or comparable relevant position for a minimum of three years
- Be a Bachelors’ Degree holder in
relevant field
- Certificate in any relevant
discipline with three years experience
- Has undergone senior management
course from a recognized institution
- Be computer literate
- Demonstrate administrative and
professional competence in work performance
WEIGHTS AND MEASURERS
ASSISTANT III JOB GROUP“H” (1 POST)
Duties
- Testing, Stamping, sealing,
adjustment and balancing of weights and verified counter machines, spring
balances and platform machines at traders premises.
- Verification office and stamping
stations.
- Preparing and disseminating
publicity materials for trade fairs and exhibitions, notices of gazette
and advertised stamping stations to traders.
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants MUST have a diploma in
any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Law, Instrumentation,
Legal Metrology, Information Communication Technology (ICT),
Instrumentation or Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) from a
recognized institution.
TRADE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER I
JOB GROUP “K” – 4 POSTS
Duties and
Responsibilities
An Officer at
this level will be deployed at the headquarters or at County level.
Duties and
responsibilities at this level entail:-
- Collecting, compiling and analyzing
economic and trade related data:-
- Disseminating business information;
and facilitating trade promotion activities; participating and organizing
trade interactive forms;
- Conduct business counseling
sessions;
- Conducting surveys of various
business activities;
- Vetting of joint loan board(JLB)
applicants;
- Sensitizing the business community
on sources of credit available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs);
- Compiling and analyzing data on
recovery of loans owed to the joint loans Board (JLB) and promoting
entrepreneurial venture
- Creation, facilitating the growth
and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs); and
participating in management of business information and solution centers.
The Officer will
be required to participate in the implementation of trade related development
projects and mobilize the business community to participate in trade Fair
exhibitions.
Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment
to this grade, an officer must have:-
- Served in the grade of Trade
Development Officer II for at least three(3) years
- A Bachelors degree in Social
Sciences in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Marketing.
Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Business and
Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Economics or International
Trade/Relations from a recognized institution.
- A Certificate in Computer
Application; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
TOURISM OFFICERS JOB GROUP
“K” – 2 POSTS
JOB
DESCRIPTION
- Promotion of tourism within Busia
County
- Formulating, coordinating and
implementing tourism development policies on ICT platforms
- Coordinating development programs in
the tourism sector
- Carrying out tourism education,
awareness and training
- Offering advisory and extension
services to the tourism sector
- Enforcement of compliance with the
tourism legislation
- Carrying out tourism research and
development
- Monitoring performance on growth and
development of the tourism sector
- Overseeing the mapping of tourist
sites
- Liaising with stakeholders in the
tourism industry
- Tourism development, advertising,
business development, marketing activities, or related fields
- Assisting in preparation of policy
papers, guidelines and concept briefs
- Monitoring and evaluation of various
tourist projects undertaken in the County
Applicants for
this position MUST have:
- Minimum of a Degree in Tourism or
Hospitality with 3 years relevant experience.
CO-OPERATIVE OFFICER I JOB
GROUP “K” 4 POSTS
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Duties and responsibilities at this
level will entail:- implementing Co-operative development
activities/programmes; advising Co-operative Societies on proper conduct
of meetings; evaluating new and existing Co-operative Societies; and
enforcing Co-operative Legislation.
Applicants
MUST have:
- Served in the grade of Co-operative
Officer II for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Bachelors degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture,
Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Agricultural Economics,
Cooperative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and
Organizational Development, Finance or Agri-business from a recognized
institution;
- Certificate in computer application
from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated merit and shown ability
as reflected in work performance and results.
LOANS / CREDIT OFFICER: JOB
GROUP “K” – 4 POSTS
Duties and
responsibilities
- Advise the Director, Cooperative
Enterprise Development Fund, on the lending policy, credit management,
loan defaults and recovery methods.
- Scrutinize loan security offered by
borrowing societies
- Scrutinize loan application forms
and agreements to ensure they give accurate information.
- Attend Loan Committee meetings when
required by the credit committee
- Ensure accuracy of interest
calculations on loans and act upon discrepancies discovered.
- Follow up on overdue loans and debts
and ensure that proper recoveries are made to control loan delinquency.
- Assist cooperative sector
institutions where necessary to design, identify, select, prioritize,
appraise, evaluate and negotiate investment opportunities.
- To monitor and prepare monthly and
quarterly reports on the progress of the societies that the fund has
financed.
- Carry out training needs assessment
on all cooperatives in respective areas in collaboration with the Sub
County Cooperative Officers.
- Carry out training of beneficiary
cooperatives on credit management.
- Identify highly potential societies
that need technical, legal and capacity building assistance.
- Represent the Fund from time to time
in meetings and other Cooperative stakeholders’ forums.
- Provide capacity building to and
advice Cooperative sector institutions.
- Conduct research and analysis to
ensure performance improvement of the Fund
- Maintaining a record of all fund
documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by
the Director
Qualifications:
- Applicants MUST be in possession of
a first degree in Commerce/Cooperative Management or in Business related
field.
- At least three year’s experience in
a lending institution.
- Membership in a professional body is
an added advantage.
- High integrity
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY OFFICER I, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (1 POST)
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Installation and maintenance of
computer systems
- Configuration of Local Area Network
and Wide Area Network
- Developing and updating application
systems and carrying out systems analysis,
- Design and programme specifications
in liaison with users
- Carrying out repairs and maintenance
of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated
peripherals;
- Drawing up hardware specifications
for Information Communication
- Technology equipment
- Verification, validation and
certification of Information Communication Technology equipment;
- overseeing the process of
configuration of new Information Communication Technology equipment.
Requirements
for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology or in
Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Three (3) year’s experience having
served in the grade of Information Communication Technology Officer II in
the public service or in an equivalent position in the in the private
sector
- Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
- Must comply with Chapter six 6 of
the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya.
SENIOR INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘L’
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Carrying out systems analysis,
- Design and programme specifications
in liaison with users;
- Developing, implementing and
maintaining of systems;
- Ensuring adherence to established
ICT standards;
- Supervising and compiling overall
systems documentation; and advising on ICT Related issues;
- Supervising installation
certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication
Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
- Developing and maintaining ICT
standards;
- Recommending and supervising
Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication Technology
Equipment and logging of problems;
- Drawing and scheduling preventive
maintenance; and
- Assisting in feasibility studies as
assigned.
- Undertaking staff supervision,
training and capacity building
Requirements
for Appointment
(i) A Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science/ Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical
Engineering from a recognized institution.
(ii) Experience
of at least six (6) years including having served in the grade of Information
Communication Technology Officer I or in an equivalent and relevant position in
the Public Service or Private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
and
(iii)
Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing
work.
COUNTY DIRECTOR OF
COOPERATIVES/COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF COOPERATIVES JOB GROUP “Q” (1 POST)
Duties and
responsibilities
- An Officer at this level shall head
and supervise the Cooperative function in Busia County.
- Duties and responsibilities
will entail:-provision of technical advice; advising on Co-operative
investments; preparing reports for policy formulation; enforcing
compliance with co-operative legislation; designing, coordinating and monitoring
the implementation of co-operative activities, programmes and policies;
carrying out market research and disseminating research findings;
promoting value addition and processing; conducting co-operative banking
inspections; undertaking co-operative risk assessment; and developing new
financial products and credit policies.
Requirements
for appointment
Applicants MUST
have:
- Served in the grade of Assistant
Commissioner/Assistant Director for Co-operative Development for a Minimum
period of three (3) years.
- Bachelors degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture,
Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Agricultural Economics,
Agricultural Engineering, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship,
Management and Organization Development, Finance or Agri-business from a
recognized institution;
OR
Masters degree in
any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration,
Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Agricultural
Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Co-operative Management, Marketing,
Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance or
Agri-business from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in strategic Leadership
Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer applications
from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated administrative ability
and a high degree of professional competence in planning, conducting and
supervising Co-operative work.
MEMBER, SUB COUNTY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
REGULATION COMMITTEE, FOURTEEN (14 POST)
CDSCSS/2015/3:
Terms of
Service: Contract of Three Years – Renewable
The members of
the committee will serve for a period of three (3) years and will be eligible
for re-appointment for a further and final term of three (3) years.
Functions of
committee The committee shall, under the general supervision of the Executive
Member be responsible for:-
- Receive, review and approve
applications for license and issuing of licenses;
- Visit and inspect premises where
alcohol is sold, and
- Perform such other functions as may,
from time to time be assigned to it by the Executive Member Requirements
for appointment
A person shall be
qualified for appointment as a member for Sub County Alcoholic Drinks
Regulation Committee, if the person;
- Holds at least a diploma from a
recognized institution
- Has knowledge and experience of at
least three (3) years in matters relating to local development,
administration, community mobilization, business, finance or any other
related field;
- Meets the requirements of Chapter
six of the constitution and
- Is a resident of Busia County.
PRINCIPAL ALCOHOL AND DRINKS
CONTROL OFFICER JOB GROUP ”N” (1POST)
Duties and
responsibilities
1. Ensure county
policies and laws to be adopted in regard to the production, manufacture, sale
and consumption of alcoholic drinks;
2. Ensure collaboration with other county and national government departments
strategize and plan for implementation of the Busia County Alcohol drink Act,
2013 and control of alcohol abuse and any other relevant legislation and
coordinate and support their implementation.
3. Work with the Director in facilitating participation in matters related to
alcohol drinks control in accordance with the framework for citizen
participation established under the county government Act 2012. The Urban AREAS
AND Cities ACT, 2012 or any other public or private bodies and institutions.
4. Carryout
public education and research on alcohol drinks control in the county directly
and in collaboration with other public or private bodies and institutions.
5. Facilitate and
promote in collaboration with other county and national government institutions
the establishment of treatment and rehabilitation of facilities and programs;
6. Make reports
on alcohol drinks status report;
7. Collaborate to
support and control the administration of alcohol drinks control fund;
8. Support and
facilitate sub county committees in carrying out their functions
9. Work with the
director to establish a fund
Requirements for
appointment
1. Be a holder of
Bachelors Degree in the following fields;- Accounts, Social Science, Law,
Education from a recognized University. A Masters degree will be an added
advantage.
2. Have knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in administration or
financial management.
3. Satisfy
Chapter six of the Constitution
Personal
qualities
1. Ability to
implement the mandate of the Directorate
2. Organizational
analytical, managerial and decision making skills
3. Creativity and
innovative
4. Resource
management skills
5. Interpersonal
and communication skills
6. Commitment to
produce results
7. Results
oriented
8. Ability to supervise staff
Core
skills/competencies
1. People
management
2. Financial
management
3. Planning
4. Coordination
5. Strategy
implements
MEMBER OF BUSIA POLICING
AUTHORITY, SIX (6) POSTS
Busia
County Government
Pursuant to
section 41(1) and (2) of The National Police Service Act 2011 and Gazette
Notice number 114 dated 9th January 2015, the Busia County Public
Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to serve as
members in the County Policing Authority.
The Board
therefore, invites applications from the categories listed below:
- Business sector
- Community based organizations
- Persons with special needs
- Religious organizations
- Women
- Youth
Only one
person will be selected from each category.
The applicant
shall be eligible for appointment if the person:-
- Is a citizen of Kenya
- Satisfies Chapter six of the
Constitution , and
- Is resident, conducts business, or
is employed in Busia County for a continuous period of three years
Members
appointed shall serve for a term of two years and shall be eligible for
re-appointment for one further term.
The functions of
the Authority shall be to;
- Develop proposals on priorities,
objectives and targets for police performance in the County;
- Monitor trends and patterns of crime
in the County including those with a specific impact on women and
children;
- Promote community policing
initiatives in the County;
- Monitor progress and achievement of
set targets;
- Provide financial oversight of the
budget of the County Police;
- Provide feedback on performance of
the police service at the County level ;
- Provide a platform through which the
public can participate on all aspects to do with the county policing and
the national police service at county level;
- Facilitate public participation on
County policing policy;
- Ensure policing accountability to
the public;
- Receive reports from Community
Policing Forums and Committees; and
- Ensure compliance with the national
policing standards.
Requirements
for appointment
- Must have a minimum of KCSE ‘C’ or
its equivalent.
- Should be a good leader, of good
character and moral standing
- Must be conversant with the security
issues in Busia County
- Should have a good understanding of
the National Policing standards.
- Should be able to set priorities,
monitor and evaluate performance.
- Should meet the requirements of
Chapter six of the Constitution
- Should attach a recommendation
letter from the Nominating Bodies
A person
shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of the Authority, if that
person;
- Is an un-discharged bankrupt
- Has been removed from office for
contravening the Constitution or any law;
- Is not a citizen of Kenya; or
- Has in the conduct of his or her
affairs not met any statutory obligation.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT JOB GROUP ‘R’
Job
Description
- Provide for a clearly defined
career structure, which will attract, motivate and facilitate
retention of suitably qualified personnel in the county Public Service
- Provide for clearly defined job
description and specifications with clear delineation of duties and
responsibilities at all levels within the career structure which will
ensure proper deployment and utilization of personnel.
- Establish standards for recruitment,
training and advancement within the career structure on the basis of
qualifications, knowledge, competencies, merit and ability as reflected in
work performance and results.
- Provide a strategic oversight for
the Human Resource function in the county
- Formulate and review Human Resource
Management policies and ensure proper implementation
- Develop the Human Resource work plan
and budget and ensure adherence to the set targets.
- Ensuring compliance with Public
Service values and principles in the county
- Carry out staff audits, identifying
gaps and proposing optimal staffing level in the county.
- Develop, implement, and monitor
staff training programs in the county
- Ensuring correct interpretation and
implementation of Human Resource policies, rules, regulations, labour laws
and other relevant statues.
- Establishing performance management
systems and monitoring of the same.
- Provide management advice on Human
resource and other staff matters
- Organize, plan and support the
transfer of all Human Resource Records from both national and county
agencies.
- Ensure adherence to government norms
and standards in the county government
Job
specifications/requirement for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelors degree in any of
the following: Human Resource Management, Social sciences from a
recognized university.
- Higher diploma in Human resource
Management
- Masters in Human resource Management
- Be a member of the relevant
professional body (IHRM)
- Fulfill regulatory issues
Constitution of Kenya 2010 (Chapter six requirements)
- Having relevant working experience
of not less than 10 years three of which should be in senior management
- Be computer literate
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER I-JOB GROUP ‘K’
Duties and
responsibilities.
- Collecting information and features
on topical issues including News sourcing, writing and editing;
- Preparing media review, briefs,
press releases/statements and supplements;
- Translating and editing information;
undertaking public communications research;
- Scheduling interviews and liaising
with media and other publics.
- Undertaking Desktop publishing (e.g.
Publisher, PageMaker, In Design, Illustrator etc) and Web design and
publishing
- Assisting in development and
implementation of projects aimed at identifying new innovative digital
products such as new sites, Apps, Portals and other web-based
communications solutions
- Originating Digital communications
convergence in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, authorities and
institutions
- Moderating social media platforms
and objectively handle potential negative feedback
- Undertaking Photography (photo
editing e.g. photo shop, paint etc) and Videography, shooting and editing
- Assisting in the Development and
implementation of branding initiatives, internal communications and
external media relations
Requirements
for Appointment.
- A Bachelors in Degree in any of the
following disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations,
Corporate Communications/reputation, communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences,
Photojournalism/Photography, Film/Television/Radio production,
International Relations, social Sciences or any other approved equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Mass
communication, Journalism, Public relations, Communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution
- Experience of Six (6) years including
having Served in the grade of Public Communications Officer II or in a
comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum
period of three (3) years OR a comparable position in the private sector
or social industry;Good oral and written communication skills in both
English and Kiswahili;
- Certificate in Computer
applications; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
CHIEF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER – JOB GROUP ‘M’. (1 POST)
Duties and
Responsibilities.
- Implementation of
communications strategies;
- Liaising with media and other
publics;
- Reviewing and editing of speeches;
- Implementation of customer
satisfaction survey;
- Packaging information;
- Undertaking public communications
research;
- Scheduling interviews and press
conferences and providing content to the County portal website.
- Manage and articulate the County’s
social media agenda and develop new avenues to crystallize the Busia
County’s footprints on the web.
Requirements
for Appointment.
- A Bachelors in Degree in any of the
following disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations,
Corporate Communications/reputation, communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences, Photojournalism/Photography, Film/Television/Radio
production, International/Relations, social Sciences or any other approved
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Mass
communication, Journalism, Public relations, Communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution
- Experience of Six (6) years
including having Served in the grade of Public communications Officer I or
in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum
period of three (3) years OR in a comparable position in the private
sector or social industry;
- Good oral and written communication
skills in English and Kiswahili;
- Certificate in computer applications
and
- Demonstrated professional competence
and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER-JOB GROUP ‘N’ (1 POST)
Duties and
Responsibilities.
- implementation of communication
strategies;
- undertaking Public communication
Research;
- packaging and dissemination of
information;
- reviewing and editing of speeches;
- handling press and public inquiries;
event management;
- managing media relations;
- managing collection of
information and features on topical issues;
- coordinating the provision and
uploading of content to the County Government portal and
website, and produce user friendly e-products in the light of regular user
feedback and ensure active Social media for strategic issues in the
County.
- supervising staff including
coordination of performance contracting process and managing resources.
Requirements
for Appointment.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following: Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, communication
Studies, Media Studies/Sciences, Corporate communications or any other approved
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution and Senior Management
course or equivalent lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized
Institution;
Or
Bachelor’s Degree
in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following
disciplines; Mass communication, Journalism, Public relations, Communication
Studies, Media Studies/Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications
from a recognized institution and Senior management Course or equivalent
lasting not less than four(4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
- Experience of at least Seven (7)
years including having Served in the grade of Chief Public Communications
Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or
Private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Good oral and written communication
skills in English and Kiswahili;
- Certificate in Computer
applications; and
- Demonstrated professional competence
and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
COUNTY DIRECTOR,
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY,JOB GROUP ‘R’ (1 POST)
The holder of the
post of County Director will be the Head of the Communication and Publicity in
the County and will be answerable to the Chief Officer for ICT, Communication
and Publicity in the Department of Public service, ICT, Publicity, and
Intergovernmental Relations, for the development, implementation and
oversight of all corporate communications strategies and programs
including publicity in order to enhance the County’s overall reputation and
visibility as well as establish and maintain good will and understanding with
the public.
Duties and
Responsibilities
1, Formulation,
interpretation and implementation of the County government Public
communications policies, strategies and programmes and ensuring compliance with
the County Communications Strategy;
2, developing and
nurturing relations with internal and external publics;
3, development of
strategies for implementation of Public communications and coordinate research
on emerging issues in public communications.
4, Undertake
overall management of public communications services locally and
internationally;
5,
Undertake advocacy ensuring projection of positive image of the County
Government and communications of development projects in line with the
Constitution, CIDP other County Policies, Plans and Vision 2030;
6, managing
public communications services that enhance security, peace and national
cohesion and ensuring professional ethics in the delivery of public
communications services;
7, Maintain focus
on external communication by coordinating media relations and ensuring that the
correct information is presented to and reported on by media houses and
maximize media opportunities.
8, Develop and
implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy and ensure
adherence to the set policies and procedures to enable efficiency and
effectiveness in programme implementation and service delivery.
9, Represent
County Government at meetings with external bodies’ conferences and other
public settings.
10, Ensure that
the County’s activities and outcomes are packaged to the stakeholders to enlist
support and awareness for the same.
11, Develop
effective working relationships and proactively engage with the relevant
stakeholders including the media, county governments, national government
development partners and other relevant institutions.
12, Enhance the
County’s visibility through publicity in the print and electronic media, radio
shows, press briefings and other publicity materials; and at other targeted or
scheduled events.
13, Develop,
Communicate and articulate effectively the County’s agenda, position and
messages to external and internal audiences including public fora, the media
and other relevant actors.
14, Develop,
publish and circulate internal publications such as the County Newspaper,
newsletters, and releases, emails, announcements, planned publications on-line,
through internet, video, special projects and assignments.
15, Develop rich
and creative content that is optimized for search engines and develop delivery
and packaging plans for corporate messages.
16, Develop and
implement branding initiatives, internal communications and external media
relations
17, Provide
effective and efficient management of the Communication and Publicity Resources
and Coordinate the provision of Administration services
18, Oversee
the preparation and utilization of the department’s budget and Undertake
the development and implementation of departmental/individual work plans;
ensuring sound management of resources; training and development of staff
including performance management and contracting.
19, manage all
aspects of the county’s website and intranet to a high standard, and produce
user friendly e-products in the light of regular user feedback and ensure
active Social media for strategic issues in the County.
Requirements
for Appointments.
- A Bachelors in Degree in any of the
following disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations,
Corporate Communications/reputation, communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences, Photojournalism/Photography, Film/Television/Radio
production, International/Relations, social Sciences or any other approved
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Mass
communication, Journalism, Public relations, Communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution
- Masters Degree in any of the
following disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations,
Corporate Communications/reputation, communication Studies, Media
Studies/Sciences, Photojournalism/Photography, Film/Television/Radio
production, International/Relations, social Sciences or any other approved
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Minimum ten(10) years relevant
experience in media management with 3 of these years in a senior role with
special bias in the development of communications materials, coordinating
communication strategies by different stakeholder groups, website
and management of social media, and translating technical
information into reader friendly tools;
- Attended a Strategic leadership
Development Programme or an equivalent course lasting not less than six(6)
weeks from a recognized Institution;
- Clear understanding of the Busia
CIDP, national Development goals, Vision 2030, and the role of management
of Public Communications in the achievement of the same;
- Good oral and written communication
skills in English and Kiswahili;
- Certificate in computer
applications; and
- Demonstrated professional competence
and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
COUNTY DIRECTOR, INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, JOB GROUP ‘R’ (1 POST)
The holder of the
post of County Director will be the Head of the Information and Communication
Technology services in the County and will be answerable to the Chief Officer
for ICT, Communication and Publicity in the Department of Public service, ICT,
Publicity, and Intergovernmental Relations, for the formulation, implementation
and coordination of ICT policies, strategies, programmes and initiatives in the
County Public Service
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development and
implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives that enhance the
use of ICTs by county government departments and other sectors in the
county.
- Promote the development, deployment
and utilization of ICTs to facilitate the socio-economic development in
the county and facilitate the implementation of the E-Government strategy
- Undertake the planning, design,
installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance and support of
the County Government’s ICT resources, systems, and services to ensure
optimal standards of databases, system integrity, security, backup,
reliability and performance.
- Provide effective and efficient
management of the ICT Resources and Coordinate the provision of
Administration services
- Draw up and coordinate ICT plans for
implementation and the execution of the ICT policies and programmes within
the County Public Service
- Oversee the preparation and
utilization of the department’s budget and coordinate staff matters
including capacity building and performance management and contracting
- Provide strategic technology advice
and direction and Coordinate research and development on new and emerging
technological issues; and monitor, evaluate and report on the
implementation of the ICT programmes and policies and prepare ICT status
reports and ensure adherence to professional standards and
guidelines.
- Provide quality and transformative
leadership and effectively translate the same into conducive work
environment and employee satisfaction; and give strategic technology
advice and direction on new and emerging ICT issues.
- Review continuously the status of
ICT infrastructure to realize optimum performance and Monitor ICT service
desk delivery issues to ensure quick resolution of user related incidents
enhancing customer service deliverables.
- Ensure the effectiveness of ICT
Departmental mandate and system capability (policies, processes,
procedures and tools) in achieving compliance requirements, optimal
efficiency, resource utilization and cost containment.
- Undertake the day-to-day management
of the information technology platforms, which facilitate the efficient
delivery of customer service and processing of all transactions.
- Ensure that all the information
technology platform in use keep pace with technology innovations and
developments as a way of protecting investment in technology.
- Manage relationships with all
technology based service providers as a way of ensuring that uptimes are
optimized.
- Evaluate, plan, implement and
maintain all the County Government’s information technology and
telecommunication system projects within agreed time and budget
constraints.
- Develop and manage a Business
Continuity Plan and Data Security Plan for operations (including ICT
Operations) in order to guarantee continuation of services at all times;
and Increase computer awareness and literacy among staff to enhance skills
base and productivity.
- Ensure appropriate controls and
monitoring mechanisms to keep information technology operations and
services in place despite power outages and telecommunication failures if
any
- Monitor and manage service user
complaints to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of service.
- Organize, manage and motivate the
available human capital within ICT Division through establishment of
suitable organization structure and implementing development programmes to
optimize competence and productivity
- Take a proactive role in influencing
policy and the strategic direction of the Department as member of
management.
- Develop, deploy and maintain
effective and efficient ICT infrastructure and connectivity solutions for
the County Public Service.
Requirements
for Appointment
- A Bachelors degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology Science, and/General Engineering or any
other ICT related discipline from A recognized Institution.
- A Masters degree in Computer Science
or any other ICT related discipline from A recognized Institution;
- Possession of professional and
vendor ICT qualifications such as Certified Information System Auditor
(CICA), Oracle Development System Administration, Microsoft Certified IT
Professional (MCITP) etc
- Attended a Strategic Leadership
Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not
less than Four (4) weeks
from a recognized Institution;
- Experience of at least ten (10)
years with ICT system, five (5) of which should be in a management role in
public service or private sector
- Proven track record of successful
implementation of various ICT projects to support strategic initiatives of
an organization and deliver significant bottom line impact on time and on
budget.
- Demonstrated professional ability,
initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.
- Must comply with the requirements of
Chapter six 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
Additional
Skills and Requirements
- Exceptional Leadership skills
- Performance Management to optimize
employee productivity
- Organization development to
effectively structure the ICT Division for optimal performance
- Knowledge and experience in modern
ICT applications and operations to provide visionary guidance on strategic
and operations changes.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively
communicate with and manage customer expectations (internal and External),
and other stakeholders who impact performance.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, (JOB GROUP ‘P’) 1 POST
The holder of the
post of Assistant Director Information and Communication Technology services in
the County will be answerable to the Director for ICT in the Department of
Public service, ICT, Publicity, and Intergovernmental Relations, for the
planning, monitoring and evaluation of the ICT program activities and for
developing and exploiting the potential of evolving information communication
technologies in order to support the County development priorities and
objectives.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Undertake planning, monitoring
and evaluating ICT program activities and approving of ICT standards for application;
- Ensuring ICT goals and objectives
are achieved and liaising with users to ensure that information processing
needs are met
- Reviewing and evaluating feasibility
studies and reports for implementation;
- Undertake management and
coordination of the provision of administration services in the Division
- Supervise monitor and evaluating
performance of staff and coordinate the training and capacity building
including performance management and contracting of the ICT officers
- Providing assistance in the
development and implementation of ICT strategic plans and other policy
initiatives;
- Coordinate the implementation of ICT
policies, and programmes and ensure that ICT projects are completed within
the planned time and budget;
- Liaise with heads of Department in
developing and implementing change management initiatives;
- Undertake Budget preparation for the
ICT Division and participate in Departmental Budgeting process and
coordinate the procurement of ICT equipments and services.
- Adherence to standards and
procedures for ICT systems development
- Projects and providing guidelines
and advice to ICT project managers;
- Participating in selection,
interviews and recruitment of ICT project team Members;
- Undertake periodic review of
projects systems and procedures and recommending improvements as
appropriate;
- Initiating policy review and
updating of existing regulations on computing management including drawing
of computer specifications for equipments and services;
- Ensuring adherence enforcement of
all regulations, procedures and practices on
- Computing management in all
Departments within the County Public Service.
- Review and monitor the ICT operating
plan to support the CIDP and the Departmental Policies and Plans.\
- Provide advice on ICT developments
and policy issues and their impact on the operations and strategy
execution in the County.
- Develop team members to perform at
high levels in order to raise engagement and support county development
priorities and objectives.
- Manage the introduction of
structured end-user capacity building to ensure optimal and efficient use
of all the ICT systems/tools available to the County.
- Provide effective and efficient
security systems that ensure Network, systems and Data Security and
recovery from internal and external security threats.
- Develop, deploy and maintain
performance monitoring and reporting systems that provide management and
technical reports for decision making and operational support.
- Identify opportunities for
innovation and foster the development of creative solutions.
- Assist in development, deployment
and maintenance of effective and efficient ICT infrastructure and
connectivity solutions for the County.
Requirements
for Appointment
- A Bachelors degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology Science, and/General Engineering or any
other ICT related discipline from A recognized Institution
- A Masters degree in Computer Science
or any other/ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution;
- attended a Strategic Leadership
Development Programme or equivalent course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized Institution; and
- Demonstrated professional ability,
initiative and competence in organizing and directing work and in
identifying, designing and monitoring information technology projects.
- Experience of at least ten (7) years
with ICT systems, Four (4) of which should be in a management role in
either public service or private sector
- Proven track record of successful
implementation of various ICT projects to support strategic initiatives of
an organization and deliver significant bottom line impact on time and
budget.
- Must comply with Chapter six 6 of
the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya.
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux operating
systems and working knowledge of Internet/Web based systems.
Key skills
and Competencies.
- Thorough understanding of current
web development techniques and technologies.
- Well knowledgeable and experienced
in developing applications.
- Excellent planning, organization and
management skills.
Strong
presentation, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR BUSIA
WATER AND SEWARAGE COMPANY LTD
The County
Government of Busia invites interested persons with passion and vision to serve
as members of the board of directors of Busia water and sewerage company ltd
for a term of three years. Busia Water and Sewage Company has been
appointed to provide water and sewage services in Busia County.
The persons
sought to be directors of the company should come from the following
stakeholders group:
- Two members from the business and
manufacturing community
- One member representing local
professionals
- One representative from resident
organizations
- One member from a women organization
- One member from people living with
disabilities
- One representative from a youth
organization
The department of
Water, environment and Natural Resources will strive to ensure equitable
representation from the service area as it makes the appointments. The service
area comprise of the seven sub counties of Busia County
Eligibility
criteria
To be eligible, the applicant should be :
- A holder of Bachelors degree in a
relevant field
- Demonstrate experience and acumen in
a business or any profession of at least 7 years
- Demonstrate participation in local
development initiatives
- Have experience as a change
management
- Suppliers or other trading
associates of the company cannot become directors of the company
- Persons in current professional or
social relationships with directors of the company cannot become directors
in the company.
Interested
persons should submit their applications and curriculum vitae including
certified copies of academic testimonials, professional certificates, national
identity card letter or nomination by their stakeholder group or institution to
which they belong. Kindly indicate the position you have been nominated
for on the left side of the envelope
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