Department of Treasury

Pursuant to the constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Microfinance Corporation Act, 2014, the County Government of Meru established a Microfinance Corporation mainly with the objective of providing microfinance banking services to small and medium enterprise, undertaking any business related microfinance banking, carry out such other roles necessary for the better purpose of this Act, key among others.

The management of the Corporation shall vest in the board of directors and therefore wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.
1. Two professionals to the board and
2. The Managing Director who shall be an ex officio member of the board
 Be a Kenyan citizenHolds a degree in economics, Business law, finance, accounting, business or any related field from a recognized universityHas experience of at least five years in management andMeets the requirement of chapter Six of the constitutionA person shall not be a member of the Board;
a) Unless the person is fit and proper to be in a Board of microfinance bank as prescribed by the Central Bank
b) If the person is a director in a Bank or a Microfinance
For the managing Director, the term of the office shall be three years, which may be renewed for further one and final term. However, Member of the Board shall be three years which may be renewed for one further term after which the person shall retire from the board for at least two years before eligible for reappointment to the board.
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to;
County Government of Meru
Department of Treasury
P.O Box 120-60200
Meru.
NB. Applications should reach County Government Department of Treasury on or before Monday 24th November 2014.

County Government of Kitui

Kitui County Public Service Board

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

Deputy Secretary to the County Public Service Board Basic Salary: Ksh.89, 748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 x 5,195– 109,089 x 5,454 – 114,543 x 5,727 – 120,270 p.m. (Other allowances and benefits as advised by The Salaries and Remuneration commission)
Terms of Service: Permanent
 
1. Acts as the Board Deputy Secretary:
Deputises the Board Secretary to:Organize and coordinate Board meetings.Circulate preliminary notices and agendas for Board meetings in consultation with Board Chairman and Secretary.Ensure Board files are compiled and dispatched to Members before meetings are held.Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Board meetings to the Members.Ensure that resolutions and action points from Board meetings are circulated to affected County Ministries or individuals within the stipulated timeframe.Record proceedings of Board retreats and other external meetingsBe the custodian of the Board’s recordsMake regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the Boards functions2. Functions as Secretary of various Board Committees to:Circulate preliminary notices for meetings of committees of the Board, in consultation with respective Committee Chairpersons.Ensure Board Committee files are compiled and dispatched to Members before meetings are held.Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Committee meetings to Members.Ensure action points from Board committee meetings are circulated to the relevant County Ministries or individuals and responses received for tabling to the full Board.Proactively guide the Board on all legal matters affecting its functionsEnsure adherence and compliance to legislation, including subsidiary legislation in the form of Rules, Gazette notices, Regulations etc relating to CPSB functions.Advise on Agreements, contracts and other Board commitments.Review the Board’s legal documentation e.g. letters of offer or any other security documentation to ensure the Board’s interests are well protected.Proactively review any changes in legislation, thereafter forwarding the same regularly in the form of legal updates to the Board for information, action and compliance.Appearing as a witness where matters related to the Board are contested in courtBe the accounting officer of the CPSB to oversee the management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual plans, programmes estimates and budgetsFacilitating the recruitment process in Kitui County and Preparing guiding notes to the Selection BoardSupervise, plan, assign, monitor and appraise the work of the Secretariat staffProcessing promotions and acting appointments of county public officersPreparing briefs on disciplinary cases received in the county and tabling them before the Board decision makingPreparing briefs on appeals and applications for review to be considered by the BoardAssist the Board in enhancing its Corporate Governance Policy and ensuring compliance throughout the County.Maintain custody and control of the Board’s statutory books, minute books, various registers/records and the Board seal.Reviews and updates the Board’s website and manuals as necessary.Custodian of Board confidential information accessed as part of Job performanceHandling correspondence to and from the BoardEnsuring conformity and compliance to HR policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations; and Articles 10 and 232 on values and principles of Public ServiceHandling Board transport and logistical mattersPerform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to timeBe a Kenyan citizen.Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing.Be in possession a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya preferably in Human Resource, Administration, and Law. A masters degree is an added advantageHave a working experience of not less than ten (10) years, Five (5) of which must have been senior levelSatisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitutionDemonstrable Proficiency in Computer proficiencyDeputy Sub-County Administrator - Kitui WestSalary Scale: KShs.77,527 x 3,877 – 81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 x 4,274 – 89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 p.m.
 Be a Kenyan citizen;Be a holder of at least a relevant Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;Working experience of not less than seven (7) years; five (5) of which MUST have been in senior leadership Position.Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management;A Masters degree will be an added advantage;Membership to a Professional Association/body will be an added advantageProficient in Computer applicationsThe Deputy Sub-County Administrator shall deputize the Sub county administrator in:Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions;Developing polices and plans;Ensuring effective service delivery;Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of the Sub County Public Service;Managing the Sub-County Public Service;Facilitating and coordinating Officers’ participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of service;Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the POSITION APPLIED FOR CLEARLY MARKED ON THE LEFT SIDE and addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200
Kitui
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at Kitui County Public Service Board offices situated Opposite KEFRI in Kitui
Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Friday 14th February, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

Member of the County Assembly Service Board
Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government.
To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by national legislation.Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the chairperson, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly.
Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the Nairobi City County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified person resident in the Nairobi City County, who has knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly to be considered for the position of a Member of the Nairobi City County Assembly Service Board.Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and a letter from the area Chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within the Nairobi City County;All applicants should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of the County AssemblyService Board’ on an envelope and hand delivered to:
The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Nairobi City County Assembly
City Hall 2nd Floor, Room 279
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 before 1700Hours.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Jacob Ngwele
Interim Clerk, Nairobi City County Assembly

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Member of the County Assembly Service Board
To enable effective execution of the functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board. Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the County Assembly of Trans-Nzoia wishes to invite applications from suitable and qualified persons to be considered for the position of a Member of Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board.
Duties and Responsibilities of the BoardProviding service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; andPerforming other functions necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of the CountyAssembly or prescribed by national legislation.
Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the chairperson, the Leader of the Minority Party, the Leader of the Majority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly.Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of the County
Assembly Service Board” on the envelope and hand delivered to:The Interim Clerk
County Assembly of Trans-Nzoia
County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 4221 - 30200
Kitale.
So as to reach him not later than 23rd April, 2013 before 1700 Hours.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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