Kirinyaga County Job in Kenya Director ICT Projects (Business Systems Implementation)

Kirinyaga County Government

County Public Service BoardThe Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the position of;

Director ICT Projects – Business Systems Implementation

1 Position

Job Group “R”

Department: Finance, Economic Planning, ICT & Marketing

Reports To: County Executive Committee Member through Chief Officer
 

Job Summary: The Director is responsible for the management and administration of all projects related to ICT systems, services and processes. 

This encompasses the design of the Project Goals, Objectives, overall Projects Planning and implementation.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Administrative Responsibilities

Project Planning

• The incumbent is expected to plan and set project goals and objectives. Administration and coordination is to be carried out in conjunction with the Service providers. 
• Key responsibility will be to ensure all the Project pre-requisites are fulfilled from County side.

Financial

• Responsible for management of the project budgets for ICT systems & services, capital expenditures, contracting and staffing required for the projects to be delivered

Diversity and scope of services

• Responsible for Management, administration and implementation of all ICT related projects & services within the county and at sub-county level. 
• This will call for a Relationship management skill to be able to manage or maintain a working relationship with the various ICT vendors /technology providers and service providers

Project management and Relationship maintenance

• As a member of the Core Implementation Group (CIG), offer technical and professional advise through-out the implementation.
• Preparation of clear roles and responsibility between the various project stakeholders; which should be aligned to the overall goals & objective of the project. This is to ensure the stake holders remain focused to expected deliverables.
• Preparation of Key project milestones indicators and share with all project indicators. This to ensure the project is well evaluated at every implementation stage.
• Maintain the project stakeholders within the agreed project scope & expectations. This is to ensure the set Project Plan is strictly adhered to by all stakeholders
• Ensure effective communication and issues escalation matrix is well maintained amongst the Project stakeholders and to the Project sponsors/ Department.
• Ensure all project assumptions and constraints are clearly documented and communicated amongst the project Stakeholders
• Ensure Project milestone sign-offs are clearly documented, agreed upon by all stakeholders and signed-off

Training, Testing and Go-live coordination

• Facilitate the required training by ensuring the trainees are available, well coordinates and have the required training materials from the County
• Evaluate the Training schedules and materials provided by the Service providers and confirm if they are sufficient and serves the County requirements & expectations
• Coordinate the Core Implementation Group and other key project stakeholders to be fully involved in the User Acceptance Testing (UAT). This is by ensuring the system is fully tested on both positive and negative scenarios, and ensure system fully meets the requirements of the County. The incumbent is also expected to coordinate preparation of all the test cases / scenarios.
• Coordinate the Go-live stage by ensuring availability and commitment of all project stakeholders as this is a key milestone for the County.
• Coordinate Post-Go-live system support , by ensuring that the Service providers are hand-holding the Systems till system stability
• Ensure efficient project hand-over to a well trained in-house ICT team.

Project Management documentation & reports

• Preparation of all Project management documentations and reports on behalf of the Department of ICT
• Ensure quality in all project deliverables as defined in the scope.
• Preparation of status reports at all project milestones

Recommends the selection of, and administers and coordinates the activities of any ICT services may be required by the County, from time to time

• Continuous reviewing and recommendations on ICT services or solutions by the County.
• Develops terms of reference for required consultant services and guides the County in preparation of Requirement Specification Documents.
• Administers, coordinates and evaluates all ICT consultancy activities

Required Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field (ICT, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering)
• Oracle Certification
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in Projects planning and management
• Experience in a busy ICT environment
• Team Leadership
• Excellent communication and administrative skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and manage teams & budgets
• Other relevant ICT Certifications

How to Apply

All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board, Office of the Governor,
P.O Box 260-10304,
Kutus

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Kirinyaga County Public Service Board Offices, Kirinyaga County Government Head Quarters, Kutus.

Kirinyaga County Assistant Commissioner / Assistant Director for Co-operative Development Job in Kenya

Kirinyaga County Government

County Public Service Board

The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified person to fill the position of;
 

Assistant Commissioner / Assistant Director for Co-operative Development

Job Group `P`
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing technical advise in area of specialization
• Advising on Co-operative investments
• Analyzing data for policy formulation
• Enforcing compliance with Co-operative legislation
• Carry out market research and disseminating research findings
• Promoting value addition and processing
• Conducting Co-operative banking inspections
• Undertaking Co-operative risk assessment
• Preparing and evaluating Co-operative activities and trends for promoting the Co-operative movement

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

• Served in the grade of Principal Co-operative Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance of agri-business from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Co-operative Management, Co-operative Auditing, Marketing, Internal Auditing or Finance qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) Kenya part III or Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya Part III Examination from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance or Agri-business from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated administrative ability and professional competence in work performance.

All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 22nd December 2014 at 5.00Pm. 

All interested candidates should satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution including the following clearances;

• Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• A certificate from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)
• A certificate from any of the Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB)

How to Apply

All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary, 

Kirinyaga County Public Service Board, Office of the Governor,
P.O Box 260-10304,

Kutus

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Kirinyaga County Public Service Board Offices, Kirinyaga County Government Head Quarters, Kutus.

P C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute jobs kenya

Finance Officer

Requirements

• Have KCSE Level of education with minimum C+ (Plus).
• Bachelors degree in accounts or finance and in addition CPA II or CPA (K).
• Four years working experience in a related field.
• Be well versed in computer accounting packages & applications.
• Minimum age 30 years.

Secretary

Requirements

• Minimum KCSE C- (Minus) with C Plain in English
• Diploma in Secretarial studies or single and group stage III.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a busy office.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent Computer skills.
• At least 28 years of age.
• Those with Higher diploma/advanced Diploma in secretarial studies will have an added advantage.

Library Assistant

Requirements

• KCSE grade D (Plain).
• A certificate in information/library studies.
• Computer skills.
• At least 24 years of age.

How to Apply

All interested candidates should apply on or before 14th October, 2014.

Applications should be addressed to,

The BOG Secretary
P C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
P. O. Box 21280-00505 

Nairobi

or email kinyanjuitechnical2008@gmail.com and cc info@kinyanjuitechnical.ac.ke

Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

Equal opportunity is offered to all without discrimination based on disabilities or gender.

Embu College Jobs Kenya

We are a TVET and a Teacher Education middle level College with over 2000 students, located 200M from Embu County Assembly / Law courts. 

We wish to fill the following new positions with candidates who have desirable qualifications, competence and experience.

• Janitors / Housekeepers
• Web & Network Administrator
• Nurse / Clinical officer
• Office management / Secretarial Tutor
• Cafeteria Manager
• Computer / Information Technology Lecturer (masters qualifications)
• Education Tutors in the following areas Science, Agriculture, Religion,English / Literature, Art and Craft and History

How to Apply

Applications should be sent either via email, postal or hand delivery and be received by 5 pm on 10th October 2014. 

It should be addressed to 

The principal
Embu College
P O Box 956 

Embu

info@embucollege.ac.ke

embucollege@yahoo.co.uk

County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committees Chairpersons jobs in Kenya (47 POSTS)

Recruitment of Chairpersons of County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committees (47 posts)

Overview:

The Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 (the ‘Act’) came into force on 10th January, 2014.

Section 18 of the Act provides for a County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committee (CWCCC) in respect of each of the forty seven (47) Counties and for a Chairperson of each CWCCC, appointed through a competitive process. 

The CWCCC is a separate entity from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). 

As such, the successful candidates will not be employees of KWS.

The Chairperson of each CWCCC will provide it with overall leadership.
 

The statutory functions of the CWCCC are to:

• Implement the registration and establishment of wildlife user rights;
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of management plans on community and private land;
• Ensure distribution of benefits derived from the use of wildlife resources;
• Bring together all relevant stakeholders within the county to actively harness their participation in planning and implementation of projects and programmes related to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife resources in the County;
• Review and make appropriate recommendations on ecosystem based management plans produced by the Service;
• Participate at the County level in land use planning initiatives and in consultation with all relevant stakeholders with particular regard to critical wildlife habitats, corridors and dispersal areas for the better management and conservation of wildlife;
• Monitor the implementation of management plans for any relevant national park in collaboration with the Service;
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with community wildlife associations, mechanisms for mitigation of human wildlife conflict;
• Review and recommend claims resulting from loss or damage caused by wildlife for payment of compensation;
• Undertake education, extension services and public awareness; and
• Perform such other functions as the Service may require or delegate to it.

Kenya Wildlife Service hereby declares forty seven (47) posts of CWCCC Chairperson and invites suitably qualified Kenyans wishing to be considered for the posts to apply in writing.

Personal Specification

Suitable candidates shall be required to possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• At least a Diploma in Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences or any other related field;
• At least five (5) years experience in wildlife conservation and management;
• Demonstrated experience in community leadership;
• Demonstrated clear understanding of Natural Resource conservation and Management issues pertinent to the County for which they apply;
• Knowledge and understanding of formulation and execution of organizational strategies and policies;
• Experience in planning initiatives, implementation of guidelines and regulations;
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects;
• Experience in community development and resource mobilization;
• Not be a serving public or State Officer;
• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• ICT skills will be an added advantage; and
• Must be a resident of the County for which he\she is applying

How to Apply

(a) Applications in clearly marked and sealed envelopes should be sent to:

Director General
Kenya Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 40241 – 00100
Nairobi

Or eMail: cwccc@kws.go.ke

(b) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, clear copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

(c) A copy of the National Identity Card/Passport should be appended.

(d) Application must reach the Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service by (14 days from date of publication of the advert). 26h September 2014

(e) Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

(f) Women are encouraged to apply.

Note:-

(a) Names of shortlisted candidates will be published and interviews will be conducted in the respective Counties.

(b) Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Kenya Revenue Authority

(c) The appointment will be for a period not exceeding three (3) years renewable for a further term of three years based on performance.

(d) This is not a full time job and successful candidates shall be entitled to such allowances as the Salaries and Remuneration Commission may determine.

(e) Those who had applied previously for this position need not re-apply.

(f) For more Information visit Kenya Wildlife Service website www.kws.go.ke

Kirinyaga Water & Sanitation Company (KIRIWASCO) Internal Auditor and HR & Admin Manager JobS in Kenya

Kirinyaga Water & Sanitation Company is one of the Water Service Providers contracted by Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) as an agent to provide water and sanitation services in Kirinyaga and part of Embu  County.

To strengthen our team of staff, we invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with excellent credentials to fill the position of an Internal Auditor and Human Resources and Administration  Manager.
 

Internal Auditor
Overall Job Purpose:  Reporting functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the Managing Director, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for assisting management and the Board in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with reports containing analysis, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the activities/operations reviewed including risk Management systems and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, reviewing and developing audit techniques and procedures for assessing comprehensive financial and systems audit reporting.
• In consultation with the Board, formulate, implement and review corporate audit policies, norms and procedures.
• Reviewing and appraising the soundness and efficiency of all internal control systems including but not limited to financial, operations and procedures.
• Preparing the annual audit programme and ensuring that it is effectively and efficiently implemented.
• Analyzing outcomes of audit activities, providing timely and accurate reports and following through to ensure that recommendations are considered and implemented in a timely manner.
• Carrying out special audits and investigations as may be required from time to time and preparing reports of findings for the Board.
• Liaising with the external auditors as appropriate to ensure timely external auditing is carried out on the organization.
• Any other duties allocated by the Managing Director

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree preferably in accounting/auditing option or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a busy audit environment
• Have demonstrated professional competence in auditing and computerized accounting
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good report writing and communication skills
• Must be between the age of 30-45 years

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to Managing Director, the Human Resource Manager will be responsible for the management of  Human Resources and Administration function of the Company.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, execution and evaluation of HR policies and procedures and provision of strategic HR advise and recommendation
• Responsible for the effective management of the Human Resources functions of the Company
• Aligns the company’s human resources requirement to the Company’s immediate, short, medium and long term goals for the achievement of the Company’s goals and overall objectives
• Play a key role in staff recruitment, placement training and development
• Guides and coordinates periodic staff appraisals
• Deals on day to day basis with diverse human related issues
• Manages staff grievances in accordance with the Company Policies and Kenyan Labour Laws
• Provide data, information and advice to the management on all issues relating to Human resource
• Coordinates the Company’s disciplinary matters
• Prepares the Human Resources budget components for the Company
• Liaises with the relevant government and other related institutions on staff matters
• Responsible for the development of administrative policies and procedures
• Manages the administrative function of the company
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision

Job Specification

• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience in Human Resource position in a busy environment.
• A first degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Relevant Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Computer literate in human resources based systems
• Well Versed with the Kenya labour law
• Aged between 30-45 years
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs and copies of education and professional qualifications, indicating day time telephone contacts and three professional referees, current and expected remuneration in envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for to the address below.

Managing Director
Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company
P.O. Box 360-10300
Kerugoya.

Or Email to; Email: kiriwasco2006@gmail.com

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th October, 2014

Physically challenged persons, women and youth are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

County Government of Kirinyaga Jobs in Kenya, Protocol officers,drivers and enforcements officers

County Public Service Board

The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Protocol Officers, Office of the Governor (3 Posts)

Job Group J,K, L

Job Ref: CPSB/16/09/2014

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the protocol officer will be responsible for public relations, media liaison, and protocol services in the County and Governor’s Office.
 Duties and Responsibilities

Handling all aspects of visits, conferences, tours and social functions initiated within the office

Arranging travel for the governor including scheduling travel, preparing trip folders, arranging bulleting, and preparing itinerary

Scheduling events, determining need for audiovisual equipment, gathering of biographies and guest information, preparing agendas, and setting up locations

Assist in the development of media plans, distributing and following up on medial releases, booking interviews and liaising with the media

Drafts routine official and social correspondence related to protocol and events

Provides back-up support to the Director of Communication when needed.

Any other duties as may be assigned by Director of Communications

Requirements for appointment

Be holder of a bachelors in any of the following Disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate communications or related qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya

Diploma holders with relevant work experience will be considered

Relevant progressive work experience of not less than 3 years

Must have a very good working knowledge of the general etiquette and social standards

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Proficient in ICT tools

Drivers(10 Posts)

Job Group E

Job Ref: CPSB/17/09/2014
 Duties and Responsibilities

Driving motor vehicles as authorized

Safety of passengers and goods

Maintaining work tickets for motor vehicles as authorized

Detecting and reporting motor vehicles of vehicle systems

Maintaining cleanness of motor vehicles

Ensuring security of vehicle on and off the road

Checking routine checks of vehicle systems

Requirements for appointment

Minimum KCSE Grade D or its Equivalent

Valid driver’s license class BCE

Certificate of Good conduct

Minimum three years of driving

Added advantage

Defensive driving Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Enforcement Officer (III) 

Job Group E

40 Positions

Job Ref: CPSB/18/09/2014
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Patrol/guarding of access points

Providing market security

Providing security to revenue collectors

Protection of County Government property against theft and destruction

Detection of unauthorized officers and vehicles

Provide mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested

The officer should be able to control crowds, collect information, and report on matters of security

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must:

Be in possession of at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D- (minus) or its approved equivalent;

Be physically and mentally fit, and

Have no past criminal record

Security/National Youth Service Training will be an added advantage.

Terms of Employment – Permanent

How to Apply

All applications should be sent by post quoting the job reference number on the subject of the application and on the envelop. 

Applications can also be hand delivered to the County Governor’s office, Kirinyaga at the County Public Service Board Office on or before 12th September 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity Cards and Testimonials, Clearance Certificates from CID, HELB, KRA, EACC, CRB and Professional Body during the interview.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

The Salary and benefits attached to each post may be subject to review as would be advised by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Secretary
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
P.O Box 260
Kutus