Government Jobs at Machakos County Public Service Board and other employees

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• General administration in respect of budgets the assigned County Department.
• Provision of strategic policy direction for the effective delivery of services by the department.
• Development and implementation of county strategic plans and sector development plans.
• Ensuring promotion and compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Overseeing implementation and monitoring of performance management systems.
• Formulate and implement effective program plans to attain vision 2030 and sector goals.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee Member or the County Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment:
• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of at least a first Degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• A post-graduate qualification in the relevant field.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of more than five years in the relevant field.
• Possess an understanding and exhibit commitment to National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as outlined In Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 respectively.

Mandatory Integrity Clearances: Successful applicants will be required to submit clearances from the following institutions:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (D.C.I);
• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

Terms of service: Contract Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• General administration in respect of budgets the assigned County Department.
• Provision of strategic policy direction for the effective delivery of services by the department.
• Development and implementation of county strategic plans and sector development plans.
• Ensuring promotion and compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Overseeing implementation and monitoring of performance management systems.
• Formulate and implement effective program plans to attain vision 2030 and sector goals.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee Member or the County Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment:
• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of at least a first Degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• A post-graduate qualification in the relevant field.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of more than five years in the relevant field.
• Possess an understanding and exhibit commitment to National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as outlined In Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 respectively.

Mandatory Integrity Clearances: Successful applicants will be required to submit clearances from the following institutions:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (D.C.I);
• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

Terms of service: Contract Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• General administration in respect of budgets the assigned County Department.
• Provision of strategic policy direction for the effective delivery of services by the department.
• Development and implementation of county strategic plans and sector development plans.
• Ensuring promotion and compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Overseeing implementation and monitoring of performance management systems.
• Formulate and implement effective program plans to attain vision 2030 and sector goals.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee Member or the County Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment:
• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of at least a first Degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• A post-graduate qualification in the relevant field.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of more than five years in the relevant field.
• Possess an understanding and exhibit commitment to National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as outlined In Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 respectively.

Mandatory Integrity Clearances: Successful applicants will be required to submit clearances from the following institutions:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (D.C.I);
• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

Terms of service: Contract Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

JOB DETAILS:
The Chief Officer shall be an accounting and authorized officer for Finance. The Chief Officer shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance and Economic Planning.

Requirements for Appointment
• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities`
• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;

JOB DETAILS:
The Chief Officer shall be an accounting and authorized officer for Finance. The Chief Officer shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance and Economic Planning.

Requirements for Appointment
• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB).
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.

Duties and Responsibilities`
• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;

JOB DETAILS:
Trade, Industry & Enterprise Development

Duties and Responsibilities
• To supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• Perform any other functions conferred on it by the Constitution or national legislation: and Carry out any function incidental to any of the assigned functions

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:
• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Have knowledge, experience, and a distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges, and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office.
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Be committed to being part of a team that will enable the County Government to achieve its vision.

JOB DETAILS:
Requirements for Appointment
• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya (a Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Have at least five (5) years knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is applying for consideration;
• Possess general knowledge of the County Government and functions of the County Government;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the County goals, policies and developmental objectives;
• Demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management skills; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Core Competencies
• Ability to portray and uphold national values and principles of good governance;
• Be a visionary result oriented strategic thinker;
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Proactive and capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities
• The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) shall be the head of the county department and in this regard, he/she is responsible for formulation and presentation of policy for that county department.
• He aids and advises the County Governor in the execution of government business and provides general direction, coordination and overall supervision and performance of the county department for which he/she is responsible.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: –
• Formulation, presentation and articulation of county executive committee memoranda, sessional papers, and other policy issues emanating from the county department to the County Executive Committee, and/or County Assembly or any other forums as may be appropriate;
• Responding to county assembly questions touching on his/her department;
• Guiding the department on policy issues to be developed and implemented and providing policy direction of the same;
• Overseeing the administration and delivery of services in respect of county government agencies falling under his/her department;
• Providing policy direction in the planning, formulation and adoption of the County Integrated Development Plan; and
• Performing any other business that the Governor may assign him/her from time to time.

JOB DETAILS:
Requirements for Appointment
• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya (a Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Have at least five (5) years knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is applying for consideration;
• Possess general knowledge of the County Government and functions of the County Government;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the County goals, policies and developmental objectives;
• Demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management skills; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Core Competencies
• Ability to portray and uphold national values and principles of good governance;
• Be a visionary result oriented strategic thinker;
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Proactive and capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities
• The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) shall be the head of the county department and in this regard, he/she is responsible for formulation and presentation of policy for that county department.
• He aids and advises the County Governor in the execution of government business and provides general direction, coordination and overall supervision and performance of the county department for which he/she is responsible.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: –
• Formulation, presentation and articulation of county executive committee memoranda, sessional papers, and other policy issues emanating from the county department to the County Executive Committee, and/or County Assembly or any other forums as may be appropriate;
• Responding to county assembly questions touching on his/her department;
• Guiding the department on policy issues to be developed and implemented and providing policy direction of the same;
• Overseeing the administration and delivery of services in respect of county government agencies falling under his/her department;
• Providing policy direction in the planning, formulation and adoption of the County Integrated Development Plan; and
• Performing any other business that the Governor may assign him/her from time to time.

JOB DETAILS:
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions of Chief Officers. Pursuant to section 45 of the County Governments Act (2012). the Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific department and shall report to the respective County Executive Committee Member. The post will be as follows: - (Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they are applying depending on their area of specialization).

Chief Officer - Sports, Culture and Social Services
Job Ref: KCPSB/C. O/02/08/09/22
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Administration of the County department:
2. Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans:
3. Formulation and implementation of effective programs aligned to county vision and sector goals:
4. Oversee the implementation of county policies and regulations through alignment of the various departments’ roles and responsibilities:
5. Ensure effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations;
6. Ensuring compliance with the national values and principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
7. Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Requirements for Appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of at LEAST a first relevant degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the relevant field, three of which should be in a managerial position:
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
• Be computer literate
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;

Added Advantages
• Possession of Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Membership of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good standing;
• Be a results oriented individual, able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;

JOB DETAILS:
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions of Chief Officers. Pursuant to section 45 of the County Governments Act (2012). the Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific department and shall report to the respective County Executive Committee Member. The post will be as follows: - (Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they are applying depending on their area of specialization).

Chief Officer - Lands, Physical Planning and Housing
Job Ref: KCPSB/C. O/02/08/09/22
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Administration of the County department:
2. Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans:
3. Formulation and implementation of effective programs aligned to county vision and sector goals:
4. Oversee the implementation of county policies and regulations through alignment of the various departments’ roles and responsibilities:
5. Ensure effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations;
6. Ensuring compliance with the national values and principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
7. Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Requirements for Appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of at LEAST a first relevant degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the relevant field, three of which should be in a managerial position:
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
• Be computer literate
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;

Added Advantages
• Possession of Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Membership of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good standing;
• Be a results oriented individual, able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;