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  • Member – Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson – Independent Policing Oversight Authority

    Member – Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson – Independent Policing Oversight Authority

    THE SELECTION PANEL FOR CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE INDEPENDENT POLICING OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY (IPOA)
    DECLARATION OF VACANCIES
    For appointment as a Member of the Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, a person should:

    be a Kenyan citizen;
    possess a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
    meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
    have knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in any of the following fields:-

    Criminology
    Medicine
    Psychology
    Alternative dispute resolution
    Law
    Security matters
    Human rights and gender
    Community policing

    have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field; and
    is fit and proper to serve as a member of the Board charged with upholding and protection of ethics, professionalism, accountability and lawful conduct.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    In compliance with Section 10 (2) of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, (No. 35, 2011 Revised Edition, 2012), a person does not qualify for nomination and appointment as Chairperson or Member of the Board if s/he:

    has previously served as a member of the Board;
    is employed by or is associated with any person who supplies services or goods to the Authority, or whose spouse or other family member is so employed or associated;
    holds office in a political party;
    is a Member of Parliament or a member of a county assembly or a Governor or Deputy Governor;
    is a serving police officer, or retired from being such an officer within the last five years
    has been convicted, whether in Kenya or elsewhere, of an offence involving dishonesty or of any other offence for which such person has been sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine; or
    is unable to perform the functions of office due to mental incapacity;
    is an undischarged bankrupt.

    The names of the shortlisted candidates shall be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.
    Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional information and will be subjected to a public interview process.
    The remuneration for these positions shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
    The chairperson and members of the Board of the Authority shall hold office for a non-renewable term of six (6) years.
    The Board shall be part-time and will meet not less than four (4) times every financial year.

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  • Managing Director General Manager, Finance and Accounting General Manager, Human Resource Management and Organisation Development General Manager, Marketing and Operations Manager, Procurement Manager, Corporate Planning

    Managing Director General Manager, Finance and Accounting General Manager, Human Resource Management and Organisation Development General Manager, Marketing and Operations Manager, Procurement Manager, Corporate Planning

    Ref: NCPB/MD/018/1
    JOB PROFILE:

    Implements and monitors decisions of the Board of Directors
    Spearheads reviewing and implementing NCPB corporate strategy and ensures the Board contributes effectively towards the achievement of the Government’s Big Four Agenda, Vision 2030 and other policy directions
    Coordinates and prepares business related proposals and resource mobilization.
    Ensures effective communication between management and the Board as well as between different levels of management
    Provides leadership in change management
    Provides leadership and fosters teamwork among all employees

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university
    A Masters degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Agricultural Marketing or related fields from a recognized University
    Possess a minimum of 12 years’ experience; 10 of which must be at a senior management level in a reputable organisation
    Display evidence of proven performance in a busy organisation.
    Previous experience of working in a related industry will be an added advantage

    DESIRED COMPETENCIES

    Planning & Organizing
    Leadership
    Management Control
    Commercial Awareness
    Decisiveness
    Interpersonal Sensitivity
    Strategic Perspective
    Adaptability
    Effective Communication

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
    A Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    A clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
    Membership of a professional body in the area of specialization.

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  • Corporation Secretary Deputy Director – Planning, Budgeting & Resource Mobilization Chief Public Relations Officer Senior Population Programme Officer

    Corporation Secretary Deputy Director – Planning, Budgeting & Resource Mobilization Chief Public Relations Officer Senior Population Programme Officer

    Advert No. 06/2018
    The Corporation Secretary will be report to the Board through the Director General.
    Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Responsible for organizing Board induction and training
    Updating the Board and Committee charters
    Preparation of Board work plans
    Coordinating Board Evaluation
    Coordinating governance audit
    Implementation of the code of conduct and ethics
    Responsible for timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee minutes
    Custodian of the seal of the Council and account to the Board for its use
    Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interests
    Ensure the Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization
    Facilitate effective communication between the Council and stakeholders
    Filling annual reports with relevant authorities.
    Responsible for circulating Board and Committee papers in advance of any meeting.
    Proof reading all Council contracts
    Attending to legal matters affecting the Council

    Job Qualifications 
    For appointment to this post a candidate must at least be;

    A holder of Bachelor’s degree and masters in Law from a recognized University
    Have Certified Secretary qualifications;
    Hold Post Graduate Diploma in Law from a recognized body,
    Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
    Have at least Seven (7) years of experience in a reputable law firm;
    Be a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries
    Be proficient in Ms. Office applications;
    Candidates who have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme/Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage;

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  • Finance Assistant Officer

    Finance Assistant Officer

    Reporting and evaluation: The Finance Assistant Officer reports to the Chief Accountant. The Chief Accountant evaluates the performance based on achieved results.
    Position Summary: The Finance Assistant Officer will be responsible for providing support to the Finance team by Work closely with the Finance team to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
    This is a key role within the Finance Department and the position holder is expected to focus on providing a high level of financial and accounting support across AGF as well as achieving positive outcomes.
    Major Responsibilities
    Guarantee Administration

    Preparation of Invoices and receipts and posting them in the accounting system
    Preparation of weekly aging receivable reports
    Accrual and receivables reconciliation

    Suppliers Management

    Ensure swift payment of invoices by preparation of payment vouchers – Cheques & Bank Transfers
    Reconciliation of Suppliers accounts
    Posting of invoices into sales and purchase ledgers from source documents

    Reporting Management

    Preparation of finance board reports
    Assist in the production of weekly financial statements and reports

    Petty Cash Management

    Issue of petty cash
    Petty cash reconciliation
    Issuance of Travel advance and reconciliation in accordance with the travel advance policy

    Cash Management

    Payments confirmations from suppliers to the bank
    Bank Statement posting and reconciliation
    Updating payments register for cash flow projection

    Other Matters

    Work closely with the Finance team to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
    Plan, organise and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the company’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner

    In addition to the above duties, the Finance Assistant Officer may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.
    Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experiences
    Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Statistics, Science & Economics;
    Certified Public Accountant (K)or ACCA;
    A minimum of Five years (5) Accounting/Finance experience preferably in the financial services sector.
    A master degree in Finance or related field is an added advantage
    Bilingual in French/English is an added advantage

    Critical Competencies

    Strong grounding in IT with good knowledge of accounting systems;
    Analytical mindset;
    Results oriented and highly motivated;
    Good team leadership;
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    Terms of Offer: The African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AGF) Group is an equal opportunity employer and offers a regionally competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
    AGF prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Secretary, County Public Service Board Director Tourism Principal Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) Senior Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) Mechanical Supervisor Principal Superintendent Architect Inspector Building

    Secretary, County Public Service Board Director Tourism Principal Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) Senior Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) Mechanical Supervisor Principal Superintendent Architect Inspector Building

    The Kisii County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 63 of the County
    Government Act, 2012.
    TERMS: SIX (6) YEARS
    CONTRACT (NON-RENEWABLE)
    The Secretary, County Public Service Board will be responsible to the Board for the following:
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Day to day administration of the functions of the Board;
    Implementation of the decisions of the Board;
    The formation and development of an efficient administration;
    Organization, control and management of staff;
    Ensuring staff compliance with public service values, principles and ethics;
    Maintenance of accurate records on financial matters and resource use;
    The accounting officer of the Board;
    Head of the secretariat;
    Ensuring the drawing up and approval of the required budget; and
    Performing any other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Board and any other written law

    Requirements and Competencies

    Be a Kenyan citizen.
    Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
    A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    Have a working experience of not less than five years.
    Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
    Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
    Not hold a Public or State Office.
    Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
    Be visionary and strategic thinker.
    Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
    Be a team player.
    Women and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.

    Salary: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya’s guidelines.
    NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET (VALID i.e. YEAR 2018) CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010.

    Kenya Revenue Authority.
    Higher Education Loans Board.
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
    Criminal Investigation Department.
    Credit Reference Bureau.
    Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.
    Women and People living with disability are encouraged to apply and should clearly indicate the type of disability

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  • Manager, Research and Development Manager, Policy and Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer II Standards Development Officer II Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer Senior Standards Development Officer Manager, Compliance and Enforcement Manager, Standards Development Outreach Services Officer II Accreditation Officer II Senior Outreach Services Officer Senior Accreditation Officer Manager, Outreach Services Manager, Accreditation Services

    Manager, Research and Development Manager, Policy and Planning Compliance and Enforcement Officer II Standards Development Officer II Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer Senior Standards Development Officer Manager, Compliance and Enforcement Manager, Standards Development Outreach Services Officer II Accreditation Officer II Senior Outreach Services Officer Senior Accreditation Officer Manager, Outreach Services Manager, Accreditation Services

    Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 12 years  – Grade TVETA 3 Vacancy No. TVETA/14/JUN.2018: Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 114,300 – 151,200 pm
    (a) Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Standards Development, Compliance and Research, the Manager, Research and Development will be responsible for the following:

    Coordinating studies and reviews in the TVET sector to inform policy;
    Overseeing policy research to identity priority areas that require intervention;
    Coordinating development and management of research data base for the Authority;
    Conducting policy advocacy and creating collaborative partnerships with relevant government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders to influence TVET policies
    Oversee monitoring and evaluation of systems for tracking TVET developments
    Ensuring research findings are disseminated to relevant stakeholders.

    (b) Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, one must have: –

    Served for a cumulative period of at least twelve (12) years in the Public Service, three (3) years of which must have been as a Principal Technical Education Officer/Principal Youth Training Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service/Private Sector;
    Bachelor’s degree in Education; OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, Construction Plant, Civil, Agricultural, Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Human Resource Management; Entrepreneurship; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health; Agricultural Economics; Computer Science; Information Technology; Library and Information Science; Commerce; Communication; Tourism; Hospitality/Hotel Management; Food Technology; Home Economics; Business Administration/Management; Sociology; Economics; Secretarial Studies; Supply Chain Management; Educational Psychological Counseling; and Guidance and Counseling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    Post-Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Technical Education from a recognized institution;
    Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Education; Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Civil, Construction Plant, Agricultural, Industrial Technology, Production Technology, Instrumentation and Control); Information Systems; Information Technology; Library and Information Science; Information Communication Technology; Disaster Management; Agriculture; Livestock Production; Animal Health; Agricultural Economics; Project Management; Entrepreneurship; Communication; Human Resource; Food Technology; Education; Sociology; Economics; Business Administration; Business Management; Tourism; Supply Chain Management; Guidance and Counseling or equivalent qualifications 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.
    Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective performance of duties at this level;

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  • Senior Public Communication Officer Senior Human Capital and Administration Officer Senior Legal Officer Senior Internal Auditor Senior Supply Chain Management Officer Records Management Officer II Records Management Officer I Human Capital and Administration Officer I Internal Auditor I Supply Chain Management Officer I Senior ICT Officer Research/Policy Officer II Research/Policy Officer I Senior Research/Policy Officer

    Senior Public Communication Officer Senior Human Capital and Administration Officer Senior Legal Officer Senior Internal Auditor Senior Supply Chain Management Officer Records Management Officer II Records Management Officer I Human Capital and Administration Officer I Internal Auditor I Supply Chain Management Officer I Senior ICT Officer Research/Policy Officer II Research/Policy Officer I Senior Research/Policy Officer

    Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 6 years 
    Grade TVETA 4 Vacancy No. TVETA/28/JUN. 2018: (Re-advertisement) Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 96,300 – 127,800 pm
    (a) Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Senior Public Communication Officer will be responsible for the following:

    Analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectoral area;
    Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Authority on both local and international press and developing appropriate strategies to address the situation;
    Identifying Authority events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
    Preparing and organizing fora where Authority policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted; 30
    Preparing media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features;

    (b) Requirements for appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

    Have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of six (6) years with at least three years in senior management level;
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    Attended a senior management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution
    Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
    Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
    Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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  • Internship

    Internship

    Details:
    Internship:Programmes and Administration
    2 Position for Programmes and 1 for Administration
    Duty station: Nairobi (Programme & Administration) and Kisumu (Programme Intern only)
    Working language: English
    Engagement: 40 hours a week
    Summary of Responsibilities: To assist NTA staff in their on-going programme and project work.
    Required Qualifications:

    Degree in social sciences, political science, development studies, public administration or other relevant field
    Ready to learn and work in demanding environment, collaborating with civil society organizations and international organizations.
    Fluency in English – both written and oral communication; Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Excel, etc.
    Fast learner, self-driven, open to new ideas and hardworking.
    Team working skills and ability to work independently.

  • Records Management Officer Compliance Officers Office Administrator Drivers

    Records Management Officer Compliance Officers Office Administrator Drivers

    JOB GRADE KDB 6
    The main role for this position is to assist in organising, maintenance and protection of Board’s information databases in both soft and hard form, and ensuring information needed is retrievable, authentic and accurate.
    Job Responsibilities:
    Duties and responsibilities will entail:

    Receiving, recording and dispatching all correspondences appropriately;
    Ensuring that letters and other documents are appropriately filed and marked to action officers;
    Up-Dating and maintaining up-to-date file movement records;
    Controlling, opening of files, renewing file covers and updating file index;
    Ascertaining the general cleanliness of the registry;
    Proper handling of documents, pending correspondence and bring-ups
    Initiating appraisal and disposal of files/documents in liaison with National Archives and Documentation Services;
    Ensuring security of information, documents, files and office equipment; and
    Mentoring staff.

    Qualifications

    Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information Science Management, Archives and Records Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
    Minimum of five years’ experience in a relevant field two of which must have been in a supervisory level;
    Be proficient in computer applications;
    Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Key Competencies:
    The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities

    Knowledge of office procedures including record management systems;
    Understanding of Information Systems Security Management (ISO 27001 ISMS) will be an added advantage;
    Ability to write and communicate effectively;
    Ability to acquire and retain knowledge; and
    Good judgement, organization and time management.

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  • Animal Health Assistant

    Animal Health Assistant

    JOB GROUP CPSB 12
    Requirements

    Certificate in Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution;
    Certificate in Artificial Insemination from a recognized institution;
    Be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
    Have a valid motor cycle riding license;
    Certificate in basic computer applications from a recognized institution;
    Proven experience in Artificial Insemination;
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.

    Job Responsibilities

    Demonstration and training in animal husbandry techniques, and vector control;
    Treat sick or injured animals especially on common disease and disorder;
    Perform veterinary field extension services that include farm visits, barazas and field days;
    Assist in disease control programs including disease surveillance and vaccinations;
    Collect and document data on artificial insemination services and extension;
    Participate in the preparation of departmental reports;
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;