Government Jobs at Kitui County, British High Commission Nairobi and County Government of Laikipia

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:
• General administration in respect of the budget of the assigned County Department;
• Being the Accounting Officer and authorized officer of the 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;
• Facilitating the achievement of the goals and objectives of the County Government and Intergovernmental programs and projects;
• Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of financial, Human and other Resources in the Department and submitting regular statutory reports as required;
• 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 will be an added advantage but not mandatory.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of more than five years in the relevant field.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution related legislations.
• 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.
• Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Be computer literate.
• Mandatory Integrity Clearance:

ONLY 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).


JOB DETAILS:
Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network (CTEN) Sub Saharan Africa Support Officer

Main purpose of job:
The successful candidate will act as Sub-Saharan Africa Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network (CTEN) Support Officer. They will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the network across all of Sub Saharan Africa (16+ countries), including handling central commissions and briefing requests, convening a major annual regional CTEN conference, managing the administrative budget for the network, and acting as executive assistant to the Head of the Network (including diary planning and assistance with travel arrangements). They will also provide wider programme support to teams across the regional network as needed, surging in where teams have gaps or are facing additional demands.
The jobholder will also work to strengthen the profile of the CTEN network by leading on communications, information collation and sharing of best practice, and by organising L&D events (bi-monthly presentations and Q&A on CT topics). Moreover, they will assist the CTEN Regional Officer by supporting the implementation of country CT plans.
This is a critical role for the CTEN network, as it is the ‘engine’ behind the smooth running of the network. It would suit someone who works well independently, can build productive networks across multiple countries and government departments, can put in place and manage strong systems and monitoring mechanisms, and can provide a high level of executive support to the SMS1 head of the network. It provides an opportunity to support a high profile foreign policy priority by helping tackle terrorism in line with international human rights standards. The successful applicant will have an interest in security issues and be able to work in a fast-paced environment and deal responsibly with sensitive information.

Roles and responsibilities :
• Put in place and run a system to manage central commissions from London, coordinating inputs, tracking replies and submitting responses within deadlines. To include putting in place and implementing a system to manage regular financial and narrative reporting from Posts in line with CSSF/CTPF requirements (15%);
• Act as Secretariat for CTEN Sub Saharan Africa management meetings, setting up schedules and meeting arrangements, preparing and circulating agendas and background papers in advance, providing meeting records and following up on actions (10%);
• Set up and manage the annual regional CTEN Conference (50+ participants from across Sub Saharan Africa and London, and external participants) including handling logistics, venue, agenda, presentations, and follow up (15%);
• Promote the CTEN by enhancing its communications strategy, including coming up with ideas on how best to do it (e.g. via periodic newsletters) (5%);
• Support the Regional Officer’s work on implementing a regional Daesh CT strategy, including facilitating information sharing between Posts on IS matters, organise regional IS workshops, sharing of CT best practice, etc. (20%);
• Build and maintain productive relations across the CTEN network, maintaining a network ‘map’ of key contacts, and providing support as needed, including arrangements for CTEN visits to partner countries, and programme management support where needed – e.g. during CT programme officer breather breaks/gaps, or periods of additional demand such as CT crises. (This may require occasional travel to other Posts. The officer will undergo CTPF programme management training and CT crisis training for this role (10%);
• Acting as Executive Assistant to the SMS1 Head of the CTEN – who travels frequently and extensively – including effective diary management, and facilitating travel requirements. This includes identifying and acting on urgent commissions that arise on behalf of the Hub Head during their absences, flagging issues to the Hub Head that need their immediate attention while travelling, and delegating workstreams to others in the network as appropriate. This is a significant responsibility given the periods of Hub Head absence, and will require a sufficient level of experience, sound judgment, and security awareness (15%);
• Oversee and manage the CTEN Sub Saharan Africa Travel and Administration budgets (approx. £100,000), including forecasting requirements, approving and monitoring spend (5%);
• Manage recruitment into the network, monitoring start/end dates for CTEN roles across the Network, ensuring that job descriptions are submitted in good time for recruitment boards, and setting up recruitment panels (5%)

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
• Oversight of CTEN Admin budget and regional travel budget (£100,000)
• Oversight of CTEN annual conference budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Security clearance (existing or ability to be cleared to DV/SC)
• Demonstrated ability to put in place strong organisational systems
• Experience in setting up and managing meetings and/or events
• Sufficient knowledge and experience of public sector to be able to manage work commissions
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
• Ability to plan ahead and prioritise effectively
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and accurate work with attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong team work/willingness to support colleagues when under pressure and able to contribute to cross-team working
• A flexible and proactive approach

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Previous experience of working in a large organisation or network
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or managing a network
• Previous experience as a project officer or in managing public sector resources


JOB DETAILS:
The County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill in the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and in accordance with County Government Act 2012, Section 45.

County Chief Officer- Medical services and Public Health - Group ‘S'

Requirement for Appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
o Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than ten [10] years in the field relevant, five[5] of which should have been at a senior/ managerial position in a large organization;
o Demonstrate thorough understanding of the county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skill;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines;
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Officer will be the authorized officer and accounting officer in a specified department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
Specific duties will include:
[i] Administration of a county department;
[ii] Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision2030;
[iii] Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
[iv] Implementation of policies and regulations;
[v] Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
[vi] Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of Good Governance and Values and Principles of Public Service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
[vii] Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Terms of Service: Contract