Location: Location in Taita Taveta

  • Agroecology Officer 


            

            
            Finance Officer

    Agroecology Officer Finance Officer

    Summary:

    This position plays a crucial role in the STAWI Mashinani program, a USAID-funded initiative focused on enhancing water resource management for domestic and productive use. The Agroecology Officer will be responsible for managing and implementing programs that promote sustainable water use for agriculture, livestock rearing, and domestic purposes, while fostering collaboration with local communities and stakeholders.

    Responsibilities:

    Technical Expertise:

    Provide expert knowledge and guidance on water for productive use (WfPU) activities, integrating sustainable farming practices into the STAWI Mashinani program.
    Collaborate with the STAWI Mashinani team to develop, pilot, and implement agroecology and sustainable food system solutions that enhance agricultural production.

    Capacity Building:

    Conduct or facilitate training workshops for stakeholders, including Water Resource User Associations (WRUAs), farmers and community members, on topics like efficient water use, climate-smart water technologies, and agroecological practices.

    Business Development and Partnerships:

    Work with the WASH Manager to develop and implement technical assistance plans for WfPU businesses, such as irrigation schemes, focusing on improving operation and maintenance (O&M) and efficiency
    Engage with private sector water businesses to explore opportunities for delivering water services for productive purposes.
    Collaborate with financial institutions like the Agricultural Finance Corporation to identify and expand funding opportunities for water supply investments, enabling enterprises and cooperatives to improve water recharge and storage.

    Community Engagement and Project Management:

    Support community groups in designing and implementing well-managed water harvesting and multi-use water systems to increase water availability for productive uses.
    Prepare regular progress reports and provide timely updates to key stakeholders, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and deadlines.
    Apply best practices in project management, ensuring project deliverables are met and leading the technical aspects of the project.
    Filling in for other project staff as and when need arises.
    Any other additional work as assigned by the project lead.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in agricultural/water science, agronomy, agribusiness, water resource management, environmental science, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
    Minimum of five years of professional experience in planning, programming, and implementing WfPU and agriculture-focused programs.
    Experience working on donor-funded projects, preferably with USAID.
    Deep understanding of Taita Taveta County, particularly in the context of WASH.
    Proven experience in delivering high-quality reports for development partners and donors.
    Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, attention to detail, organizational, team management, and community mobilization skills.
    Proficiency in IT applications.

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    Mode of Application:Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to careers@mazido.org, addressed to the Executive Director. The application must include a cover letter, a detailed CV with contact information for three referees, and all relevant certifications attached as a single PDF file. The deadline for submission is March 10, 2024. Shortlisting and interviews will on be on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be conducted in Voi, Taita Taveta County.MAZIDO is an equal opportunity employer.

    Apply via :

    careers@mazido.org

  • County Secretary

    County Secretary

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The County Secretary will be the Secretary to the County Executive Committee and head of the County Public Service and will be responsible for the following:

    Providing strategic policy direction to improve service delivery in the County Public Service;
    Arranging the business, and keeping the minutes of the County Executive Committee subject to the directions of the Executive Committee;
    Conveying the decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities and track their implementation;
    Establishing and developing collaboration with National Government ministries or departments, partners and other relevant stakeholders; • Ensure efficient management of resources;
    Interpret, disseminate and oversee the implementation of National and County Government policies;
    • Coordinate County Government activities;
    • Provide direction to public officers in the County;
    Performing any other functions as directed by the Governor and the County Executive Committee.

    Requirements for Appointment

    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Be a holder of degree in a recognized university in Kenya;
    Has at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience;
    Has at least five ( 5) years’experience in leadership position at a senior management level in Public Serviceor Private Sector;
    Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya,and Devolution Laws;
    Has ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity.
    Has capacity to work under pressure to meet deadline;
    Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the national values and principles of governance as outlined in the Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
    Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
    Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity;
    A Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
    A member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya CPS (K) or any other relevant Professional body will have an added advantage.

    Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the office of the Governor at the County Headquarters Mwatate, on or before Monday, 2nd October, 2023.The applications should be addressed to:The Chairman, Taita Taveta County Secretary Recruitment Selection Panel P.O. Box 1066-80304
    WUNDANYI
    Email: csselectionpanel@taitataveta.go.ke

    Apply via :

    csselectionpanel@taitataveta.go.ke

  • Principal Human Resource Officer- 1 Position

    Principal Human Resource Officer- 1 Position

    TERMS: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE 
    Responsibilities include: 

    Formulate, implement, interpret and review appropriate human resource management policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
    Plan, design, develop and evaluate human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals.
    Design human resource planning and strategies.
    Coordinate recruitment, placement, promotion, training and development ofstaff.
    Coordinate Performance Management and Performance Appraisal.
    Receive and handle discipline issues.
    Manage employee, labour and industrial relations.
    Administer salary and manage the payroll.
    Plan and implement staff welfare issues and benefits including pension and insurance covers.
    Ensure compliance with statutory human resource legislation, rules, regulations, conventions, policies, procedures and industry practices.
    Manage human resource records and general registries.
    Provide consultation and advice to management on strategic HR matters.
    Ensure compliance with health and safety.
    Mainstream key service policies e.g. HIV/AIDS, gender and disability issues.
    Plan and execute ward offices and partisan staff management.
    Contract management for Human Resource and administration activities.
    Provide supervision to staff and the department and issue report regarding implementation of policies and procedures.

    For appointment to this grade, one must have; 

    Be a Kenyan Citizen.
    Have vast and relevant work experience of not less than seven (7) years inHuman Resource Management in public or private sector.
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or other Social Sciences from a recognized University.
    Be a registered Member of Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing.
    Have attended a Senior Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
    Be proficient in Human Resource Information Systems.
    Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP-K) holder will be an added advantage.
    Satisfy chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of: Please note that: All applications should be addressed to: The Secretary, 
    County Assembly Service Board, 
    County Assembly of Taita Taveta, 
    P.O. Box 1142-80304, 
    Wundanyi.  
     
    Or be hand delivered to the Clerk’s office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Monday, 31st July, 2023 at 4.00 p.m. 

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  • Principal Human Resource Officer- 1 Position

    Principal Human Resource Officer- 1 Position

    TERMS: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE 
    Responsibilities include: 

    Formulate, implement, interpret and review appropriate human resource management policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
    Plan, design, develop and evaluate human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals.
    Design human resource planning and strategies.
    Coordinate recruitment, placement, promotion, training and development ofstaff.
    Coordinate Performance Management and Performance Appraisal.
    Receive and handle discipline issues.
    Manage employee, labour and industrial relations.
    Administer salary and manage the payroll.
    Plan and implement staff welfare issues and benefits including pension and insurance covers.
    Ensure compliance with statutory human resource legislation, rules, regulations, conventions, policies, procedures and industry practices.
    Manage human resource records and general registries.
    Provide consultation and advice to management on strategic HR matters.
    Ensure compliance with health and safety.
    Mainstream key service policies e.g. HIV/AIDS, gender and disability issues.
    Plan and execute ward offices and partisan staff management.
    Contract management for Human Resource and administration activities.
    Provide supervision to staff and the department and issue report regarding implementation of policies and procedures.

    For appointment to this grade, one must have; 

    Be a Kenyan Citizen.
    Have vast and relevant work experience of not less than seven (7) years inHuman Resource Management in public or private sector.
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or other Social Sciences from a recognized University.
    Be a registered Member of Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing.
    Have attended a Senior Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
    Be proficient in Human Resource Information Systems.
    Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP-K) holder will be an added advantage.
    Satisfy chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of: Please note that: All applications should be addressed to: The Secretary, 
    County Assembly Service Board, 
    County Assembly of Taita Taveta, 
    P.O. Box 1142-80304, 
    Wundanyi.  
     
    Or be hand delivered to the Clerk’s office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Monday, 31st July, 2023 at 4.00 p.m. 

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  • Registrar (Academic, Research and Outreach) (Grade 15) 

Senior Assistant Registrar /Deputy Registrar

    Registrar (Academic, Research and Outreach) (Grade 15) Senior Assistant Registrar /Deputy Registrar

    REF NO: TTU/REG/ARO/04/2023 
    REQUIREMENTS

    Must possess a PhD in Management related field from a recognized University
    Must have at least ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of
    which must have been served substantively with demonstrable results in the
    position of a Deputy Registrar Grade 14 or at a comparable level of Senior
    Management position in an accredited University or comparable institution. c) Must possess relevant professional qualification and be in good standing. 
    Those with Certified Secretary [CS] or Certified Human Resource Professional [CHRP]) shall have added advantage. 
    Must have knowledge and demonstrable experience in data and records
    management and preferably student’s records management. 
    Must have demonstrable knowledgeable and competence in management information and communication technologies. f) Must have attended a leadership course from a reputable organization in the last eight (8) years. g) Must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on leadership and integrity. OR
    Must possess a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business
    Administration, Human Resource Management or any other relevant area from an accredited University. 
    Must have at least twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, four (4)
    of which must have been served substantively with demonstrable results in the Home of Ideas position of a Deputy Registrar Grade 14 or at a comparable level of Senior
    Management position in an accredited University or comparable institution. 
    Must possess relevant professional qualification and be in good standing. Those
    with Certified Secretary [CS] or Certified Human Resource Professional [CHRP]) shall have added advantage. 
    Must have knowledge and demonstrable experience in data and records management and preferably student’s records management. 
    Must have demonstrable knowledgeable and competence in management information and communication technologies. f) Must have attended a leadership course from a reputable organization in the last eight (8) years. g) Must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on leadership and integrity. 1.2 DUTIES AND

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Main Duties and responsibilities of the Registrar (Academic, Research and Outreach) will include but not limited to:

    Provide leadership for the staff assigned to the Office of the Registrar Academic, Research and Outreach and foster a stimulating work environment that embraces diversity and motivates staff to provide University stakeholders with excellent service. b) Declaring the academic status of each student in line with the statutory guidelines, rules and regulations of the University;
    Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records, production and issuance of official academic transcripts and original certificates;
    As a Member of the University Senate make critical decisions and provide guidance to the Senate on management of students’ affairs, admissions, examination and Graduation. e) Supervise implementation of Policies, Rules and Regulations governing academics, research and outreach in the university;
    Managing the retention, archiving, retrieval, security and control, integrity, and privacy of all permanent academic records and data for all current and former University students;
    Supervise the processes for the articulation of transfer credits, graduation and certification of Honorary degrees, enrolment and degree verification, production of official transcripts, and diplomas;
    Declaring programmes and programme capacities for student placements and admissions;
    Preparing, publishing and implementing the academic calendar (semester/trimester) schedules;
    Planning, developing, formulating and facilitating all activities related to the admissions, enrolment records, registration of students, teaching, research, Home of Ideas community outreach, examinations, processing of results, certification and welfare and timely communication to stakeholders;
    Provide direction in the development and management of procurement plan, work plan and budget for the office of the University Registrar;
    Develop and cause approval of policies and procedures on planning, development and management of Research, Innovation, partnerships, intellectual property rights and Outreach programmes;
    Develop, maintain and upgrade the University’s academic information infrastructures including academic records archives, on-line student database, university website and other electronic databases and information systems;
    Participate in development of the University strategic plan and implement the parts relating to academics, research and outreach; review policy exception requests from faculties. o) Coordinate dissemination of research findings and publications;
    Develop and publish major University information documents including, but not limited to, University Catalogues, graduation lists and class schedules;
    Counsel and advise students, faculty, and staff on academic matters;
    Assist the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Research and Outreach in the general administration of the division;
    Provide secretarial services to relevant Senate committees related to academic matters including preparation of documents in prescribed format, recording and timely circulation of minutes, following up on matters arising and any other matter pertaining to the success of Senate meetings;
    Communicate, follow-up and implement decisions of Senate and Senate Committees;
    Investigating, analysing, resolving and reviewing student disputes related to records, registration, examinations and certification; and
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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    The applications must reach the undersigned through the address below on or before Tuesday, 23rd May, 2023.Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the followingdocuments during the interviews:Clearances from the following bodies:Recommendations from three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address belowThe Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning)
    Taita Taveta University
    P. O. Box 635 – (80300), VOI
    Email: dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke

    Apply via :

    dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke