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  • Principal Statistician I 

Deputy Secretary Human Resource Management Officer

    Principal Statistician I Deputy Secretary Human Resource Management Officer

    Reporting to the Director of Economic Planning and Investment, the Officer shall be in-charge of collecting data and developing data banks from which quick, simple appropriate information pertaining the County can be retrieved in a format that is easily analyzable to inform desired change.
    Job Responsibilities

    Developing data banks from all sectors of the County;
    Preparing publications, e.g. statistical digests, etc., with basic summary statistics on a regular basis;
    Keeping custody of appropriate data sets generated by different studies undertaken by the Authority;
    Designing and producing instruments for collecting data on satisfaction aspects;
    Collecting and analyzing data on customer satisfaction surveys;
    Drawing inferences on analyzed data and recommend viable corrective actions for implementation by the Authority and/or other stakeholders;
    Formulating methods and designing instruments for capturing statistical data;
    Producing and administering the instruments to record data;
    Carrying out the requisite calculations to summarize and analyze the collected data;
    Ensuring safekeeping of the data;
    Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
    Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Have a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
    Have a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honors degree in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics from a recognized University.
    Have Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Applications, especially in STATA, SPSS,E-VIEWS, Excel Spreadsheet, Computer Software/programs for safely storing data and enabling their easy retrieval, etc.;
    Served as a Senior Economist I/ Senior Statistician I for a minimum of 3 years in a reputable organization and/or government department or Agency;
    Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANISATIONS 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

    Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the application documents.

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  • Community Administrator

    Community Administrator

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Implementing County Government programmes and activities at community level;
    Disseminating information on County Government initiatives;
    Safeguarding County Government property;
    Sensitizing the community on matters of health, water and environment, roads and infrastructure, education, governance, agriculture or any other devolved function;
    Identifying and reporting on areas/cases prone to alcohol, drug and substance abuse;
    Notifying relevant authorities on cases/issues of likely conflict in the area of jurisdiction;
    Creating awareness on relevant statutory registration and other emerging issues;
    Encouraging participation of locals in socio-economic development activities;
    Collecting community data and statistical information relating to population and demography, social amenities and facilities, state of roads, agriculture and livestock production, culture and heritage; and
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Job Requirements

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade C- (Minus) or its approved equivalent, with C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC);
    Have a Certificate in any of the following fields: Education, Mass Communication, Public Administration/Management, Social Work/Welfare, Community Development, Disaster Management or equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;
    Have a Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
    Be a resident of the particular Community Area;
    Have high integrity and command respect;
    Possess excellent communication skills; and
    Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

    NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR POSITION OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO GET CLEARANCE FROM THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT.
    A copy of this clearance MUST be attached to the application documents.

  • Service Men & Women

    Service Men & Women

    Recruitment of County Service Men and Service Women in the County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme
    Job Description
    The County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme will offer the youth and women an opportunity to engage in economically viable ventures that will include road maintenance and environmental sanitation and hygiene that will involve cleaning of the environment, Agribusiness and provision of general security for County Government assets.
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the Director, County Youth Service and Women Empowerment Programme, the service men/women will have the following responsibilities:

    Road Construction
    Road Maintenance
    Bush clearing
    Maintenance of drainage systems
    Office cleaning and support services
    Cleaning of Market centres
    Guarding County Government property
    Reporting security incidences! breaches
    Enforcement of County Government laws

    Job Requirements
    All candidates will be expected to satisfy the following minimum requirements

    KCPE Certificate upto D Plain in KCSE
    Age 18—35 years (youth) and 35—55 years (women)
    Be of sound Medical condition
    Ability to undertake physical activities
    Pass the aptitude test
    No previous criminal conviction or record
    Must be a resident of Kakamega County and the respective Ward
    Successful candidates will have to undergo paramilitary training
    Applicants must have copies of national ID card, or valid passport and certificate of good conduct
    All successful candidates for the interview will be required to carry their original documents

  • Principal Statistician 

Statistician II 

Senior Statistician

    Principal Statistician Statistician II Senior Statistician

    Reporting to the Director of Economic Planning and Investment, the Officer shall be in-charge of collecting data and developing data banks from which quick, simple appropriate information pertaining the County can be retrieved in a format that is easily analyzable to inform desired change.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Developing data banks from all sectors of the County;
    Preparing publications, e.g. statistical digests, etc., with basic summary statistics on a regular basis;
    Keeping custody of appropriate data sets generated by different studies undertaken by the Authority;
    Designing and producing instruments for collecting data on satisfaction aspects;
    Collecting and analyzing data on customer satisfaction surveys;
    Drawing inferences on analyzed data and recommend viable corrective actions for implementation by the Authority and/or other stakeholders;
    Formulating methods and designing instruments for capturing statistical data;
    Producing and administering the instruments to record data;
    Carrying out the requisite calculations to summarize and analyze the collected data;
    Ensuring safekeeping of the data;
    Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
    Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Job Requirements
    For appointment to this grade, one must:

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Have a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics from a recognized University.
    Have Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Applications, especially in STATA, SPSS,E-VIEWS, Excel Spreadsheet, Computer Software/programs for safely storing data and enabling their easy retrieval, etc;
    Served as a Senior Economist I/ Senior Statistician I for a minimum of 3 years in a reputable organization and/or government department or Agency;
    Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the Values and Principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    *Terms of Service: Three (3) years renewable contract

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  • Polytechnic Masaba Courses Hair Dressing & Beauty Technology 

Electrical Instructor 

Carpentry & Joinery Instructor 

Construction Instructor 

Motor Vehicle Technology Instructors

    Polytechnic Masaba Courses Hair Dressing & Beauty Technology Electrical Instructor Carpentry & Joinery Instructor Construction Instructor Motor Vehicle Technology Instructors

    Job Description  
    Department Of Education, Science And Technology
    Terms of Service: 1 year Contract – (Stipend: Kshs.10, 000 p.m)
    The officer will report to the Principal of a County Polytechnic.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Training the course/trade he/she is appointed to handle in strict adherence to curriculum;
    Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and give lecture notes;
    Offering hands on practical technical skills as required for effective competency acquisition;
    Preparing internal exams;
    Administering/supervising and assessing trainee(s) in his/her course;
    Preparing trainees for external examination;
    Engaging in Co-curriculum activities; and
    Perform any other duties as may be lawfully assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for Appointment

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Relevant experience will have added advantage;
    Diploma in the relevant technical area from a recognized college or equivalent qualifications;
    Have a certificate in pedagogy (teaching strategies);
    Demonstrate professional competence in the technical area;

    NOTE:

    Applicants For The Above Positions Are Required To Get Clearance From The Criminal Investigation Department.
    A copy of this clearance MUST be attached to the application documents.

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  • Polytechnic Instructors – Motor Vehicle Technology 

Polytechnic Instructors – Fashion Design & Garment Making 

Polytechnic Instructors – Building & Construction Technology 

Polytechnic Instructors – Appropriate Carpentry & Joinery 

Polytechnic Instructors – Hair Dressing & Beauty Technology 

Polytechnic Instructors – Metal Processing Technology (welding) 

Polytechnic Instructors – Electrical & Electronic Technology 

Polytechnic instructors – Plumbing & Pipe Fitter

    Polytechnic Instructors – Motor Vehicle Technology Polytechnic Instructors – Fashion Design & Garment Making Polytechnic Instructors – Building & Construction Technology Polytechnic Instructors – Appropriate Carpentry & Joinery Polytechnic Instructors – Hair Dressing & Beauty Technology Polytechnic Instructors – Metal Processing Technology (welding) Polytechnic Instructors – Electrical & Electronic Technology Polytechnic instructors – Plumbing & Pipe Fitter

    The officer will report to the Principal of a County Polytechnic.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Training the course/trade he/she is appointed to handle in strict adherence to curriculum;
    Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and give lecture notes;
    Offering hands on practical technical skills as required for effective competency acquisition;
    Preparing internal exams;
    Administering/supervising and assessing trainee(s) in his/her course;
    Preparing trainees for external examination;
    Engaging in Co-curriculum activities; and
    Perform any other duties as may be lawfully assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for Appointment

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Relevant experience will have added advantage;
    Diploma in the relevant technical area from a recognized college or equivalent qualifications;
    Have a certificate in pedagogy (teaching strategies);
    Demonstrate professional competence in the technical area;

    VACANCIES PER SUB COUNTY SHINYALU SUB COUNTY (44 POSTS)
    NAME OF THE COUNTY POLYTECHNIC
    MAGALE
    COURSES
    Motor Vehicle Technology
    Terms of Service: 1 year Contract – (Stipend: Kshs.10, 000 p.m).
    NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET CLEARANCE FROM THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT.
    A copy of this clearance MUST be attached to the application documents.

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  • Protocol Officer 

County Chief Reception Officer 

Legal Advisor 

Secretary & HR Management Officer 

Economic Advisor 

Director, Service Delivery 

Chief Press Officer 

Senior Reception Officer

    Protocol Officer County Chief Reception Officer Legal Advisor Secretary & HR Management Officer Economic Advisor Director, Service Delivery Chief Press Officer Senior Reception Officer

    Job Desciption

    Organizing and coordinating official events;
    Preparing guest lists and seating arrangements;
    Coordinating arrangements for press coverage of official functions;
    Facilitating linkages with other institutions and organizations;
    Ensuring efficient and effective communication with stakeholders and visitors to the Office of the Governor and/or County Government;
    Facilitating appointments;
    Ensuring proper etiquette for official engagements;
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director, Governance, Liaison and Communication.

    Requirements

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya and a post- graduate qualification in any of the following: Public Relations, International Relations, Diplomacy and Marketing;
    Possession of a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
    Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) and above;
    Have working experience of not less than three (3) years, preferably in Public Relations or Protocol Service;
    Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
    Be computer literate;
    Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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