Vacancies at County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet

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Principal Administration Officer

Duties and responsibilities: –

• Facilitating effective and efficient management of Urban Areas; initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and Programme; managing and supervising the general administrative functions; facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities; overseeing transport management; planning and coordinating office accommodation; overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory and managing premises, assets and insurance policies.

Specify Job Qualification below:

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have: i

•  Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. At least five (5) years post qualification professional experience in Urban Development; iii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, community development or any other social science; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iv. Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution; and v. Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Assistant Agricultural Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Implementing Crop Production, Land Development or Project Management within a sub- county; Preparation and implementation of farm business plans through analysis of various enterprises; Monitor and advise on adoption of agricultural technologies.

Specify Job Qualification below:  

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Agricultural Officer II, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. 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. iii. Attended a departmental training course in Participatory approaches or supervision; iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Chief Assistant Agricultural Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Coordinating and supervising the implementation of agricultural activities, projects and programs in the Sub- County/ ATC; harmonizing of extension approaches and methodologies of various project/programs in liaison with all stakeholders in sub- county/ ATC; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees in the Sub- County/ ATC; organizing and Managing of resources in the Sub- County/ ATC; overseeing the operations of the ATCs in the Sub- County; Coordination of preparation work plans and budgets; promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of services; Participating in field days, exhibition and shows; promoting collaboration in the implementation of projects and programs; preparing and implementing of performance contract for the sub-county/ ATC; Staff appraisal and coordinating preparation of periodic reports.

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

•  Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. 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. iii. Senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution; and iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Chief Agricultural Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Coordinating and supervising the implementation of agricultural activities, projects and programs in the Sub- County/ ATC; harmonizing of extension approaches and methodologies of various project/programs in liaison with all stakeholders in sub- county/ ATC; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees in the Sub- County/ ATC; organizing and Managing of resources in the Sub- County/ ATC; overseeing the operations of the ATCs in the Sub- County; Coordination of preparation work plans and budgets; promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of services; Participating in field days, exhibition and shows; promoting collaboration in the implementation of projects and programs; preparing and implementing of performance contract for the sub-county/ ATC; Staff appraisal and coordinating preparation of periodic reports.

Specify Job Qualification below:    

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

•  Served in the grade of Senior Agricultural Officer, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three [3] years; ii. Bachelors of science in any of the following fields: Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Senior management course lasting not less than four (4)weeks from recognized institution; iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Principal Assistant Agricultural Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Coordinating the following programs: Gender and Home management; Land Development and Environmental Management; Crop Development; Projects Monitoring and Evaluation; or Promotion and development of Agribusiness activities and overseeing the implementation of project work plans.

Specify Job Qualification below:  

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Agricultural Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. 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. iii. Senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution; and iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Fisheries Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of extension and training services on fisheries management, facilitating fishing gear development; managing of fisheries data bank, fostering fisheries co-operation among fishers and other stake holders, ensuring fish quality assurance at the county; 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 ponds at fish farms 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

Specify Job Qualification below:  

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

•  Served in the grade of Assistant Fisheries Officer II or its equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years; ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences. Natural Resource management, Biochemistry, food science and technology, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Certificate in Computer applications from recognized institution.

Principal Agricultural Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Compiling field reports, organizing and facilitating training programs in liaison with relevant institutions and agencies to provide and maintain data for effective decision making; overseeing the implementation of agricultural policies, strategies, projects and programs at County level and Sub- County; harmonization of extension approaches and methodologies of various project/programs in liaison with all stakeholders in the County and sub- county; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees in the County and Sub- County; organizing and Managing of resources in the County and Sub- County; overseeing operations of the ATCs in the County and Sub-County; coordinating preparation of work plans and budgets; promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of services; participating in field days, exhibition and shows; promoting collaboration in the implementation of projects and programs; preparing and implementing of performance contract for the County and sub-county; Staff appraisal; and Coordination of preparation of periodic reports.

Specify Job Qualification below:  

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have: i

• Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural Officer, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. Bachelors of science in any of the following fields: Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Assistant Director Of Agriculture

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and evaluating the unit strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders; planning and supervision of the unit’s programs and activities; organizing, directing and coordinating the functions of the unit; interpreting and applying national and county laws and other related statutes in the unit in line with county goals and objectives; developing appropriate county unit/ departmental policies, legal and international frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the unit; handling administrative, human resources and assets management issues; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels; provision and improvement of administrative links between the county headquarters and the field services; coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of unit information; providing advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development; coordination of the preparation of work plans and budgets; ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures; promoting collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery in the county; preparing and implementing performance contract for the county; overseeing the operations of ATC, mainstreaming Integrity Assurance in projects and programs; appraising staff and Coordination of compilation of periodic reports.

Specify Job Qualification below: 

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Agricultural, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. Bachelors of science in any of the following fields: Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Deputy Director Of Agriculture

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Developing, implementing and evaluating the unit strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders; Planning and supervision of the unit’s programs and activities; Organizing, directing and coordinating the functions of the unit; Interpreting and applying national and county laws and other related statutes in the unit in line with county goals and objectives; Developing appropriate county unit/ departmental policies, legal and international frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the unit; Handling administrative, human resources and assets management issues; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels; Provision and improvement of administrative links between the county headquarters and the field services; Coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of unit information; Providing advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development; Coordination of the preparation of work plans and budgets; Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures; Promotion of collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery in the county; preparation and implementation of performance contract for the county; Overseeing the operations of ATC, Appraising staff and Coordination of compilation of periodic reports.

Specify Job Qualification below:

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three [3] years; ii. Bachelors of science in any of the following fields: Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Chief Clerical Officer

Duties and Responsibilities: –

• Providing supervision and guidance of new clerical officers; handling maintaining of efficient filing system save custody of invoices, receipts and other records; incharge of clerical officers within the section, coordination of clerical work in a section, maintenance of general cleanliness and security of buildings and equipment; planning of office accommodation and layout; processing of documents for issuance of licenses or certificate under relevant Acts. Induction of new clerical Officers, supervision and guidance of staff working under him/her.

Specify Job Qualification below:

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Clerical Officer for at least three (3) years; ii. Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Human resource Management, Business Administration, Kenya Accounts Technicians Certificate (KATC), Kenya administration and management Examination (KAME) or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Be in possession of an ICT certificate and be proficient in Word Processors, Spread Sheets, Presentation and Database; iv. Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Assistant Director of Livestock Production

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing and supervision of all activities, programs and information related to animal production in the county; Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows; preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums; providing technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching; promoting economic livestock farming; coordinating extension activities which include fields days, field demonstrations, farmers field schools and farm visits; researching, inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques; and initiating livestock production programmes/projects Coordinate all activities, programs and information related to animal production in the county; providing monitoring and evaluation on activities related to animal production; Assess training needs for the staff regarding animal production issues; and Contribute in the formulation of county’s policies, bills and regulations; compiling county departmental reports on animal production, emerging livestock range management and agribusiness and training in the county; collecting, analyzing, storing and disseminating planning data for development of proposals for promoting best practices in animal production in the county; developing livestock production programmes and projects in the county; contributing in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual departmental reports

Specify Job Qualification below:

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the Position of Assistant Director Livestock Production or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science & Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agriculture Education and Extension from recognized institution; iii. Master’s Degree in Animal Science & Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agriculture and Extension from recognized institution; iv. Attended Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; v. Certificate in computer applications; vi. Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.

Chief Assistant Animal Health Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Giving advice on dip designing ,siting and appraising constructions and inspections and verifications of imports and export of consignment ,participating in management of veterinary farms, ensuring maintaining of cold chains facilities, maintaining quarantine status and holding grounds ,organizing farmer ,training on milking technics and castration, dehorning animal identification, disbudding, docking, debarking and hoof trimming, carrying out simple treatment of animals, participating in disease search ,collecting ,collating ,analyzing data and writing technical reports ,record keeping on animal breeding, animal health , milk movement permits ,supervising dairy units ,participating in animal health field demonstrations and agricultural shows; Undertaking equipment’s sterilization, sample collection, packaging and dispatch inspection livestock stock routes, supervising rearing of experimental animals , issuing of livestock movement permits, supervising artificial insemination services meat inspection and grading; Slaughterhouse hygiene and meat transport regulation and inspection of retail outlets of foods of animal origin and participating in construction and maintenance 0f farm structures and promoting new technologies in animal health to stakeholders.

Specify Job Qualification below: 

For appointment to this grade, candidates MUST: –

• Have served in the grade of senior assistant animal health officer for a minimum period of 3 years; ii. Have diploma in Animal health, animal health and production, environmental health, clinical pathology and laboratory diagnosis, Poultry science, Veterinary public health, meat technology or Animal husbandry from a recognized institution; iii. Be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board; iv. Have certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than 2 weeks from recognized institution; v. Have a certificate in computer applications from recognized institution; vi. Have demonstrated merit and shown ability in work performance and results.

Chief Assistant Livestock Production Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing guidance during farm visits, practical demonstration and farm trainings on livestock production and technologies ,preparing livestock technical information; providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching; promoting economic livestock farming; participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits; participating in collaborative research activities; disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, on- farm feed formulation; implementing livestock production programmers/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding programmers, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions; and capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

Specify Job Qualification below: 

For appointment to this grade, candidates MUST have: –

•  Served in grade of senior assistant livestock production officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Diploma in Animal production, Animal husbandry, Dairy science and technology, animal health and production, Farm management, Apiculture, Range/Natural Resource management from a recognized Institution; iii. Certificate in computer applications from recognized institution; iv. Supervisory course for not less than 2 weeks from a recognize institution; v. Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Gender and Social Development Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify community skills, assets, issues and needs at the county level for consideration in the development agenda of the county; identifying Older Persons and Persons with severe Disability for programs and projects; dissemination of information on social development policies and programs;training of Communities on Participatory Development Approaches, guiding Communities to develop Community Action Plans (CAPs); implementing and Supervising Social Development programs, Collecting data on accessibility on opportunities for all members of the community; mainstreaming Gender and Disability in programs and projects; collecting and Documenting sex and Disability Disaggregated data, Sensitizing communities on Page 2 of 3 affirmative Action Plans for PWDs and Special Interest Groups; Assisting in coordination of training programs for self Help groups and group leaders in the Community; facilitating and monitoring Gender mainstreaming, Socio- Economic empowerment, FGM and SGBV activities; liaising with organization handling gender issues and dissemination of information on Gender Mainstreaming , Socio- Economic empowerment, FGM and SGBV policies, project and programs; assisting in Developing and implementing strategies decision to be followed within and outside the department for the welfare of the community.

Specify Job Qualification below: 

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Gender and Social Development Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Bachelors of Arts Degree in any Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gender Studies, Rehabilitation Studies, Counselling, Anthropology, Gerontology, Business Administration/Management or its equivalent from any of the recognized universities. iii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Assistant Commissioner of Sports

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring and evaluation of sports programs in the sub county; formulation of budgets and work plans; ensuring the maintenance of sports facilities and ground equipment, stadium and other open grounds which are used for sporting activities; spearhead education clinics for staff and county sporting activities and coordinate all sports matters in the County; preparing and facilitate teams to participate in local, regional and national and international events; coordinating inter-sectorial collaboration programs among stakeholders for sport development; conducting training and research in sports and write monthly and quarterly and annual reports; creating partnerships with public and private entities for development of sports facilities and other related infrastructure; participating in the arbitration of sports conflicts and disputes; monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects; ensuring operational compliance with the policies and regulations Page 2 of 3; coordination mobilization of residents and youth to participate in sports as a career through talent search, nurturing, development and health management; coordinating acquisition and distribution of sports equipment; coordinating Budget formulation for the County talent development section; supervising subordinate staff and other contracted personnel; coordinating of Sports academies and Sports talent Centres; coordinating activities of all teams and recreational sports groups.

Specify Job Qualification below:

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Sports Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services with a post graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management; iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Sports Science, Leisure and Recreation Management, Exercise and sports science, social sciences, management and administration; iv. Certificate in senior management Course lasting in not less than 4 weeks; v. Certificate in Computer application from a recognized institution; vi. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Chief Information Communication Technology Officer

Specify Job Description below:

•  Coordinating systems analysis, design and programme specifications; ensuring timely implementation and effective maintenance of systems; developing reports on ICT standards; and supervising overall systems documentation; taking charge of Information Communication Technology equipment maintenance; preparing progress reports of the Information Communication Technology equipment maintenance; evaluating and recommending on the suitability of Information Communication Technology equipment; training of Information Communication Technology Hardware personnel and users; designing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN); and preparing staff performance reports.

Specify Job Qualification below: 

For appointment to this grade, an officer MUST have:

•  Served in the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in an equivalent and relevant position in the County Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution; iii. shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and iv. Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.

Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinating human resource services in such areas as appointment, promotion, payroll management; discipline, pensions, establishment and complement control; preparing and processing cases for the Board, implementing human resource management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures; preparing and compiling reports on the implementation of performance management systems including performance appraisal systems; managing human resource information system; undertaking training needs assessment; identifying training and development programmes; carrying out training needs analysis; preparing training projections and plans;undertaking evaluation of training programmes; developing, updating and maintaining human resource development data and records.

Specify Job Qualification below:

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Human Resource and Development Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Political science/Government, Anthropology or any other relevant social science from a recognized institution; iii. Higher Diploma in any of the following fields; Human resource Management, Human resource development, industrial relations, Labour relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution; iv. Membership of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM); v. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution and; vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet on recruitment.elgeyomarakwet.go.ke to apply