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Deputy Municipal Manager and Head of Corporate Services – 5 Posts

Requirement for Appointments and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Initiate and Implement administrative policies strategies, procedures and programmes;
  • Coordinating, Managing and Supervising the general Administrative function in the Municipality;
  • Overseeing the development of projects programmes to empower the Community within municipality;
  • Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the implementation of policies, plans and delivery of services within the municipality;
  • Overseeing service delivery in the Municipality;
  • Overseeing safe custody of the Municipality assets;
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements;
  • Ensuring compliance with national values and principal of good governance;
  • Oversee the implementation of the Human resource, Procurement, Finance and administrative functions; and
  • Any other duty assigned by the Municipal Manager,
  • Kenyan Citizen; , _
  • Holds a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya; | ,
  • Experience of not less than 5 years in administration or management either in the public or private sector; and
  • Certificate in computer applications.

Office Administrative Assistant – 10 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Taking oral dictation; 
  • Using e-office to research and process data;
  • Operating office equipment; 
  • Attending to visitors and clients;
  • Handling telephone calls;
  • Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
  • Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including materials;
  • Preparing responses to routine correspondence;
  • Managing office protocol and etiquette;
  • Managing petty cash;
  • Monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements,
  • Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
  • Coordinating travel arrangements;
  • Handling customer inquiries and complaints; and
  • Any other duty assigned.

Requirement for Appointments

  • Kenyan Citizen;
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (minus) with at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
  • Craft certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

OR

  • Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from the Kenya National
  • Examinations Council in the following subjects:
  • Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.);
  • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/ Computerized Document Processing III;
  • Business English II/ Communications I,
  • Commerce II;
  • Office Practice II;
  • Office Management III/ Office Administration and Management III;
  • Secretarial Duties II; ande Certificate in computer applications,

Social Welfare Officer – 3 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Mobilize the community in identifying development and management of various social economic activities;
  • Promote community and social development initiatives; and
  • Promote the welfare of the minority groups in the community.
  • Plan and harmonize related development programs and issues relating to marginalized and vulnerable groups;
  • Collect, summarize, analyze and disseminate information and decisions concerning vulnerable groups to the relevant offices and prepare reports;
  • Monitor the implementation of programs relating to vulnerable groups and prepare reports;
  • Maintain contact with relevant institutions involved in research and_ social development on vulnerable groups;
  • Prepare and facilitate meetings in connection with vulnerable groups;
  • Collaborate with other institutions, agencies, organizations and NGOs dealing with the welfare and development of vulnerable groups with a view of raising awareness and ensuring implementation of decisions and programs;
  • Participate in all activities related to the welfare and development of vulnerable groups; Ensure that interests of vulnerable groups are mainstreamed in the social development issues; and Any other duty assigned.

Requirement for Appointments

  • Kenyan Citizen;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences discipline: Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling or other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience on the following social aspects: Gender inclusivity, stakeholder engagement, grievance management, issues on vulnerable and marginalized groups (VMGs) and sexual harassment (GBV/SEA-SH);
  • Demonstrated working experience on social development and conducting capacity building and training programs;
  • Conversant with Kenya’s policies, legal and regulatory frameworks; and
  • Certificate in computer applications.

Records Management Officer III – 3 Posts

Requirement for Appointments:

  • Receiving, sorting, opening, filing, minuting and distribution of mail, Dispatching of mails;
  • Guiding on files disposal; 
  • Any other duty assigned,
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain from Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma in Records/Information/Archives Management, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
  • Certificate in computer applications.

Engineer II (Irrigation)

Duties and responsibilities: –

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Responsibilities at this level will entail: –

  • Collecting and compiling data for irrigation scheme planning; 
  • Mobilizing farmers for participatory irrigation development; 
  • Setting up of demonstration plots; –
  • Identifying irrigation schemes for development;
  • Implementing irrigation action plans
  • Carrying out repairs and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure;
  • Undertaking preliminary investigations and feasibility studies for irrigation scheme development; and
  • Any other duty assigned.

Requirements for Appointment:-

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Registration by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK); and
  • Certificate in computer application skills,
     

Engineering Technologist (Irrigation)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibility at this level will entail: –

  • Inspecting the development of irrigation infrastructure;
  • Collecting baseline data for irrigation planning;
  • Organizing farmers’ meetings for irrigation participatory development;
  • Training irrigation farmers on sustainable scheme management and resource mobilization;
  • Setting up of demonstration plots on irrigation technologies;
  • Identifying irrigation schemes for development;
  • Carrying out preliminary surveys;
  • Implementing irrigation action plans;
  • Training farmers on scheme operations, maintenance and environmental management; and 
  • Implementing irrigation action plans.

Requirements for Appointment:-

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

  • Technician Part III certificate in any of the following disciplines: – Irrigation, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery,
  • Processing and Structures or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Irrigation, Irrigation and Drainage, Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Farm
  • Power and Machinery or its equivalentqualification from a recognized institution;
  • Registration with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) or Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a technician; and
  • Certificate in computer application skills.
     

Assistant Irrigation Water Management Officer – 3 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Updating the water users’ associations inventory in an assigned area;
  • Collecting data for irrigation scheme development;
  • Mobilizing farmers for the formation of irrigation water users association;
  • Participating in training farmers on _ sustainable irrigation management,supply and optimum use of water and management of irrigated enterprises at scheme level; and
  • Participating in demonstration of on-farm irrigation technologies.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Irrigation Technology, Irrigation and Water Management, Agriculture Education and Extension, Horticulture, Agriculture, Agriculture and Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Management, Environmental Resource Management or any other equivalent LIF qualification from a recognized Institution; and a
  • Certificate in computer application skills.

Agricultural Officer

Duties and responsibilities

  •  An officer at this level will coordinate activities in of the followig-areas; Crop Production, Land Development, agricultural extension and Project management.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Bachelors of Sciences degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, Agriculture & Enterprise Development or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Assistant Agricultural Officer – 15 Posts

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Training and advising farmers on matters related to Crop; and
  • Production, Land Development, planning and management of demonstration plots.

Requirement for appointment

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

  • Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education [KCSE] mean grade C or its equivalent;
  • A Diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Agricultural Education, Horticulture or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized qualification.

Fisheries Officer

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
  • Analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports;
  • Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
  • Undertaking fisheries extension activities; maintaining of fish ponds at fish farm and Hatcheries;
  • Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and
  • Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Sciences and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
  • Certificate in computer applications.
     

Assistant Fisheries Officer III – 6 Posts

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Participating in the provision of fisheries extension services;
  • Collecting fisheries statistical data;
  • Maintaining fish farm and hatcheries;
  • Assisting in ensuring hygienic fish handling at fish landing sites, market and farms; and
  • Any other duty assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

  • Diploma in the following: Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
  • Certificate in Computer applications.
     

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Fireman III – 18 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Maintenance of fire-fighting appliances;
  • Assisting during emergency cases; and
  • Any other duties as assigned. ;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must;

  • A Kenyan Citizen;
  • Possession of a KCSE ‘D’ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
  • Be physically fit; and
  • Be Certified medically fit by a Government doctor.

Assistant Community Development Officer III

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Working with communities and self-help groups to identify their social economic need;
  • Guiding communities to identify and mobilise local resources for the implementation of development projects;
  • Mainstreaming disability in programmes and projects;
  • Training communities and groups on livelihood projects;
  • Registering persons with disabilities, poor and vulnerable individuals for social development programmes;
  • Collecting data on accessibilities on opportunities for men and women;
  • Liaising with local communities and other development agencies in implementing community development programmes; and
  • Mobilizing communities for the implementation of their developments programmes and projects; and ee
  • Any other duty assigned.

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Kenya Citizen; 
  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community~Dévélopment, Project Development/Management, Social Work, Sociology, Social Development, Psychology Gender and Development, Counselling, Tourism, Health and Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration /Management/ equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
  •  Certificate in Computer Applications,

Method of Application

Terms of Service: Unless indicated, all the terms for the positions are on Permanent and Pensionable.:

Remuneration: Salaries and allowances as determined. by the Salaries & Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Interested candidates who meet the set criteria MUST use the Application for Employment Form (KCPSB 001) and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates and testimonials.

The form can either be;

  • Obtained from the Kilifi County Public Service Board Offices OR
  • Downloaded from the Kilifi County website www.kilifi.go.ke

Applicants can choose to;

Deliver the form to the Office of the Secretary; County Public Service Board at the Kilifi Resource Centre, DICECE —- FUMBINI.

Address it to;-

THE SECRETARY,

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, ;
KILIFI COUNTY GOVERNMENT, ; KILIFI COUNTY PUBLIC

P. 0. Box 491 – 80108, KILIFI,

P.O BOX 491-80108,

KILIFI..

All applications in hard copy stating the post applied for should be received not later than 5.00pm on 20th day of January, 2025.

Kilifi County is an equal opportunity employer hence encourages women and physically challenged persons to apply.

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  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates /documents.
  • Kilifi County is an equal opportunity employer hence women, youth and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.