Kericho County Government Careers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of construction;
• Liaison with Architects, and other Departments on project development; c
• Checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers;
• Direct and control of engineers and Structural Assistants working in the specific project;
• Design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of the sewerage drainage, roads and paved areas pertaining to public buildings and checking and monitoring projects designed by consultants.
• Supervision of structural, civil and marine works prepared by the Department and consulting engineers;
• Enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers’ drawings, conditions of contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works, progress reports
• Guidance of County/Sub-County Structural Engineers on all technical aspects of the work;
• Supervision and control of applied research projects pertaining to structural materials, foundations, structural elements, and constructional techniques, and building technology.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• Served in the grade of Engineer I or comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Municipal Manager shall be answerable to the Municipal Board. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the decisions and functions of the board;
• Overseeing the affairs of the municipality;
• Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programmes;
• Formulating and implementing an integrated development plan;
• Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system of the Administration and providing public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the board;
• Ensuring preparation and submission of the municipal annual budget estimates to the relevant County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriation Bill;
• Establish, implement and monitor performance management systems; and
• Perform such other functions as may be delegated by the municipal board.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment, the applicant must;

• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter (6) six of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically applicants must provide;
  • A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• Terms of Service: Five (5) Year Contract.

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;
• Preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
• Providing advice to government and private agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
• Undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning;
• Managing physical planning data;
• Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
• Keeping records of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committee;
• Providing advice on development control;
• Carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and
• Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Planners Registration Board;
• Should have served in the grade of Senior physical planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Senior management course from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be a strategic leader and results oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Promoting and Ensuring compliance with National values and Principles of good governance;
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration departmental affairs;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/ BSc. Water and Environmental Engineering, BSc. Water Engineering or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering/ MSc. Water and Environmental Engineering, MSc. Water Engineering or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Membership to relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Senior management course from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be a strategic leader and results oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Promoting and Ensuring compliance with National values and Principles of good governance;
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration departmental affairs;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

 Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accountants Board (RAB) will be an added advantage.
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Senior management course from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be a strategic leader and results oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Promoting and Ensuring compliance with National values and Principles of good governance;
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration departmental affairs;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.

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Duties and responsibilities at this level entail

• Registering and training artists and herbalists;
• Promoting cultural and historical heritage;
• Promoting the preservation of cultural artifacts;
• Promoting cultural activities in the County.

Requirements for internship 

• Be unemployed graduate from a recognized institution having graduated within the last three (3) years (2020,2021,2022);
• Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology/Cultural Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Cultural Studies or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have no previous work experience related to the area of study;
• Certificate of good conduct.

A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.

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Duties and responsibilities 

• Collecting and compiling economic and trade related data;
• Disseminating trade information;
• Compiling data on recovery of loans owed to the joint loans Board (JLB)
• Facilitating trade promotion activities; and
• Participating in the implementation of trade development projects.

Requirements for internship

• Be unemployed graduate from a recognized institution having graduated within the last three (3) years (2020,2021,2022);
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -commerce, marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
• Have no previous work experience related to the area of study;
• Certificate of good conduct.

Summary

The Chief Officer shall be an accounting and authorized officer for the department of Public Works, Roads, Transport. The Chief Officer shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for department of Public Works, Roads, Transport.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a degree in Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya
• A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Membership to relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Must have attended a management course from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be a strategic leader and results oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;