Kirinyaga County Public Service Board - Vacancies-21st Feb 2015

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COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIRINYAGA

The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following position.

Duties and Responsibilities

To provide administrative direction and oversight for all Sports programs and activities and supervise the control, issuance and maintenance of recreational Sports equipment and facilities.

To supervise full and part-time sportsofficers, full responsibility for training, mentoring, and evaluating coaches and sports officers in the County.

To coach at least one sports team in the County and coordinate activities of all other teams and recreational sports groups.

To establish and maintain standards of dress, scholarship and conduct for team travel and training, and practice rules for all County Sports.

To develop and manage departmental, team, and special events sports budgets.

To teach sports activity classes to willing County staff through the

supervisors. Support and assist in campus wellness

and other related University activities To represent the County at

professional meeting and other special or public events related to sports.

To perform other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time by the Chief officer.

Requirements

Be a Kenyan Citizen Be a holder of at least a first degree

from a university recognized in Kenya; Possess professional qualifications in

the relevant field; Satisfy the requirements of chapter six

of the constitution. Have relevant knowledge and

experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in a senior position in the Public Service or Private sector

A Master's degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage .

A. Director of Sports– 1 PostJob Group: RJob Ref: KCPSB/DS/01/10/02/2015

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Job Description Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is seeking to

recruit a Manager who is passionate about supporting Disabled and disadvantaged children to turn their lives around and achieve their potential. This post will also play a key part in fund-raising, partnership work and communications with partners and supporters.

The children have been traumatized by neglect and abuse; and over time we aim to nurture them back into both physical and emotional health. Motivated by confidence in their ability, we provide them with food, healthcare, clothes and protection, but above all, with a supportive partners giving them love, hope and purpose. The County Government provides education to facilitate these children to tap their potential in life. The post holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the Home.


• To be responsible for the management, co ordination

and development of a range of quality services for

children referred and/or accommodated within the

home.

• To promote and support the Kianyaga Children's home

mission and to ensure that every opportunity to

publicize the name and work of the home is pursued.

• Pro actively research funding opportunities from

trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.

• Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports

• To assist the Board to keep in touch with our

supporters - answering their enquiries

• To carry out marketing and make use of local

networks in order to recruit new individuals as

children's sponsors. This will enable Kianyaga

Children's home to offer a home and future to more

disabled and disadvantaged children.

• To undertake any other such duties as required by the

Director, commensurate with the grade of the post.

• To manage a designated budget (as required) ensuring

that the home achieves value for money in all

circumstances through the monitoring and control of

expenditure and the early identification of any financial

irregularity.

Person SpecificationThe most essential qualities we are looking for are enthusiasm, commitment and a passion for supporting disabled and disadvantaged children in Kenya.In addition, the following skills and experience would be desirable.

Skills Excellent organizational and administration skills, with ability to maintain accurate records. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines. Able to use initiative and work with minimum supervision. IT Skills, especially in email, excel, word and PowerPoint.

Requirements for Appointment:

Be a Kenyan Citizen

A relevant Diploma from a recognized learning

institution in Kenya.

Relevant working experience of not less than five (5)

years working with people with disability or social work

Must possess excellent communication skills (English

and Kiswahili both oral and written)

A team player, able to cope with a highly challenging

environment.

Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Honesty, compassion and integrity.

A. Manager Kianyaga Children's Home - 1 PostJob Group: HJob Ref: KCPSB/MKCH/02/10/02/2015

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Responsible for the development, execution

and evaluation of HR policies and

procedures and provision of strategic HR

advice and recommendation

Responsible for the effective management of

the Human Resources functions of

Kirinyaga County.

Alignment of Kirinyaga County's human

resources requirement to the County's

immediate, short, medium and long term

goals for the achievement of the County's

goals and overall objectives.

Play a key role in staff training and

development.

Guide and coordinates periodic staff

appraisals.

Deal, on day to day basis, with diverse

human related issues

Manage staff grievances in accordance with

County Policies and Kenyan Labour Laws.

Provide data, information and advice to the

management on all issues relating to

Human Resource

Coordinate the County's HR disciplinary

matters.

Prepare the Human Resources budget

components for the County.

Liaise with the relevant government and

other related institutions on staff matters

Responsible for the development of

administrative policies and procedures.

Ability to work under pressure and meet

deadlines with minimum supervision.

Requirements

Be a Kenyan Citizen

Be a holder of at least a first degree from a

university recognized in Kenya;

Possess professional qualifications in the

relevant field;

Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of

the constitution.

Have relevant knowledge and experience

and a distinguished career of not less than

ten (10) years in a senior position in the

Public Service or Private sector

A Master's degree in the relevant field will be

an added advantage

A. Principal Human Resource Officer – 1 postJob Group: NJob Ref: KCPSB/PHRO/03/10/02/2015

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Duties and Responsibilitiesa) Work on Architectural projects within the

County including client liaison and design;b) Assist the County Engineer in the day to day

operations of the County designs;c) Providing various pre-design services;d) Take responsibility for time management of

assigned jobs;e) Keep an accurate daily record of the time

spent on each assigned job;f) Attend meetings and provide reports to the

Director on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibility.

Requirements for Appointment

a) Be Kenyan citizen

b) A degree in Architecture from a recognized

university;

c) Have sound technical knowledge of

architectural project delivery;

d) Demonstrable skills in the areas of design,

presentation and technical skills;

e) Proficiency with Auto CAD/Civil 3

Dimensions;

f) Computer literacy using Microsoft Office

Products and presentation software;

g) Experience of 3 years and above in the

relevant field.

The Deputy Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer Transport and Infrastructure

Duties and Responsibilities Organization, direction, control and co-

ordination of the functions of department of public works in the County.

Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department.

Ensure timely implementation of county activities as directed by the Chief Officer .

Lead team of technical officers in the department to ensure timely and quality supervision of all county projects.

Manage construction works on behalf of county departments to its logical conclusion.

Establishing monitoring and evaluation systems for the departmental goals.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for appointment: Be a holder of at least a bachelors degree in

quantity surveying or architecture from a recognized University.

Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years, (4) of which must have been in management position in Public Service or Private Sector.

Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reected in work performance and results.

Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity

A. Architect – 1 postJob Group: NJob Ref: KCPSB/ARC/04/10/02/2015

A. Director of Public Works – 1 PostJob Group: RJob Ref: KCPSB/DPW/05/10/02/2015

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The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions.


Bank reconciliation arising from

applications and issuance of licenses;

Accounting of revenue and expenditure;

Maintenance of general ledger;

Maintenance of Cash book;

Preparation of fund financial statements;

Preparation of fund monthly accounts.

Any other duty as may be assigned by

supervisor

Qualifications and Competencies

Requirements for appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen.

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business

Administration or Business Management

specializing in Accounting or Finance.

A holder of CPA qualification.

Served in the Grade of an Accountant in

the Public Service or in a comparable and

relevant position in the private sector for a

minimum of three (3) years.

Must be conversant with computerized

Accounting packages.

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of

the Kenyan Constitution.

Requirements for Appointment:

A relevant first degree from a University recognized in Kenya. A master's degree in the said disciplines may be an added advantage;

Relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years in the public service or in the private sector

Experience in law enforcement in the public or private sector

A brilliant and innovative person who shall work with minimum supervision

Demonstrate cost cutting measures in enforcement and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Shall be answerable to the Chief Officer – Finance, Economic Planning and Marketing

Enforce county legislation and other relevant laws in the county jurisdiction

Provide mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested and/or circumstances dictate

Conduct inspections of Kirinyaga County installations to ensure the assets are secure; collects and maintains evidence; writes incident reports; responds and testifies in court as may be required.

Develop programmes and projects that shall lead to disciplined law abiding citizens

Facilitate prosecution and defense in liaison with relevant state organs and County Attorney

A. Accountants – 6 PostsJob Group: J/KJob Ref: KCPSB/ACC/06/10/02/2015

A. Job Title: Director of Enforcement - 1 Post Job Group – RJob Ref: KCPSB/DE/07/10/02/2015

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The ECDE Officer shall be responsible to Director of Education on all matters pertaining to ECDE and Child-Day-Care Services in the County. The officer at this level may be deployed to coordinate ECDE activities in the Sub-County or head a unit in the County Directorate of Education. Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

Supervise and oversee curriculum implementation

and delivery in ECDE and Child-Day-Care Centres.

Co-ordination of capacity building and co-curriculum

activities in ECDE and Child-Day-Care Centres.

Co-ordinate the county staff in the ECDE and Child-

Day-Care Centres.

Liaise with both national and county government

entities on matter of service delivery in ECDE and

Child-Day-Care Services.

Enforcing the prescribed County licensing conditions,

directives and regulations of ECDE and Child-Day-

Care Centres.

Perform any other duties assigned by director from

time to time.

Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this position, an officer must be:

(i) A holder of Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood Development/ Primary option) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR Bachelor of Education with Diploma in Early

Childhood Development;(ii) Served as an ECDE- Trainer/ DCECE-Officer/

Education-Field Officer/ Head of ECDE Centre for a minimum period of (3) three years;

(iii) Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the current trends in Basic Education and in particular Early Childhood Development Education in Kenya.

(iv) Those with Masters in relevant fields and currently serving as ECDE teacher trainers/Examiners in ECDE National Examinations will have added advantage.

Terms of Service: Permanent & PensionableDuties and Responsibilities.

To support the Department to implement its overall strategic direction to maximize the quality and impact of its programs and optimize the benefits for children and adults living with disability.

To lead the process of mainstreaming disability assistance and promote a rights-based approach to meeting the needs of children and adults living with disability

Monitor and implement systems enabling effective review, monitoring and evaluation of progress made in the area of inclusion of people with disability and give strategic direction on various interventions.

Requirements and Qualifications. Be a kenyan itizen A person living with disabilities is an added

advantage A holder of bachelor's degree in social science or

related field. A masters degree is an added advantage.

Knowledge of the emotional, physical and behavioural needs of people with disabilities.

Have relevant knowledge and experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in a senior position in the Public Ser-vice or Private sector

Conversant with issues relating to persons living with disabilities.

Demonstrated interest in supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals in the home and the community.

Able to network with other organizations nationally and internationally.

Have proposal writing skills. Ability to work under minimum supervision Excellent in writing and computer skills.

Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the

constitution.Officer for a minimum period of (5)

Five years;

A. Job Title: ECDE Officers – 5 Posts Job Group – MJob Ref: KCPSB/ECDE/08/10/02/2015

A. Director of Persons With Disabilities– 1 PostJob Group: RJob Ref: KCPSB/DPD/1/10/02/2015

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The officer at this level will be deployed to head a County Polytechnic/ County Vocational Education & Training. Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: Coordinating overall management,

administration and development of the Institute;

Overseeing the institutional implementation of TVET policies and programmes in accordance with the National/ County policy and legal framework;

Coordinating infrastructure and programmes development in the institution.

Overseeing and monitoring curriculum implementation, Internal and external examination and trainees industrial attachments,

Coordinating preparation of recurrent and development expenditures and ensuring optimum utilization of resources in the institution

Coordinating the management of both teaching and non-teaching staff in the institute.

Coordinate students admission and their

general welfare in the institution

Instructing in the areas of specialization.

Promotion of life skills and co-curriculum in

the institution.

Coordinating research and consultancy

activities in relevant technical areas;

A. Principal County Youth Polytechnic/vocational Education & Training Institute – 5 postsJob Group: MJob Ref: KCPSB/PCYP/09/10/02/2015

Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have:(I) served as a Deputy Principal/ Head of

Department in a TVET institution/ Manager in Youth Polytechnics/ Head of Department or Chief Technical/ Youth Polytechnic Officer for a minimum period of (5) Five years;

(ii) Holder of Bachelor of Technology Education

OR Bachelor in Education (Physics, Chemistry,

Biology, Mathematics, Business, Commerce and Home Economics) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR Bachelor Degree in any of the following

disciplines: Engineering; Computer Studies/science/ICT; Building and Construction; Food Technology; Business; Home economics/ hospitality; and any other technical/ applied science and technology disciplines and Diploma in Education.

(iii) Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the current trends in Technical, Industrial, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET), administrative and professional competence in the management of technical institutions.

(iv) Registered with relevant regulatory body (TSC, TVETA) as a teacher/ trainer.

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General Conditions for all Applicants:

Must be a Kenya citizen

That you already fulfills expectations of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on

leadership and integrity

Those who had applied for positions marked “Re-Advertisement” need not re-apply

Terms and conditions of service for the advertised posts are permanent and pensionable

How to Apply

All applications should be sent by post quoting the job reference number on the subject of the

application and on the envelop. A photocopy of Natinal ID card should be Attched .

Applications can also be hand delivered to the County Governor's office Kirinyaga, at the th

County Public Service Board Office (Room No.18)on or before 25 February 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity Cards and

Testimonials during the interview.

Successful candidates will be required to produce: Clearance Certificates from CID, HELB,

KRA, EACC, CRB and.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with

Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons who meet the specified requirements are

encouraged to apply.

The Salary and benefits attached to each post may be subject to review as would be advised by

Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Terms of Service for all posts: Permanent and Pesionable with competitive salary as per

SRC guidelines.

Secretary

Kirinyaga County Public Service Board

P.O Box 260 - 10304

KUTUS

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Kirinyaga County Public Service Board - Vacancies-21st Feb 2015