Design of Nairobi City County Flag, Coat Of Arms & Slogan and Public Seal Competition

Nairobi City County

Office of the Governor 

Design of Nairobi City County Flag, Coat Of Arms & Slogan and Public Seal Competition

Background
 

The Nairobi City County is one of the 47 Counties in Kenya. 

However, it’s different from the other Counties as it is the Capital City of Kenya and generates & controls about 60% of the national GDP, among the top 5 cities in Africa, the commercial hub and gateway to the Eastern and Central Africa, the only City in the world with a National Park within its boundaries and host to UNHABITAT headquarters and other UN agencies and numerous multinationals. 

We have a vision “to be the City of choice in Africa, for all to invest, work and live”.
 

Consequently, in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012, section (4) we wish to invite the public to participate in the design of Nairobi City County flag, County coat of arms & slogan and The County Public Seal. 

The same act stipulates requirements to guide the design of the above as follows:

• A County symbol shall not be the same as or bear a likeness or similarity to a national symbol
• The designs should not infringe on any copyright and the contestants will indemnify Nairobi City County against any infringement.

The Nairobi City County performs various functions guided by core principles in delivery of services which include public participation, transparency, accountability and integrity. 

The functions are set out in the 4th schedule of the Constitution of Kenya.

Eligibility
 

i. Entrants must be Kenyan citizens and Nairobi City County residents are encouraged to apply
 

ii. The contest is open to individuals and organized teams but not any corporate entities
 

iii. Entrants must be eighteen years and above
 

Entry guidelines
 

i. The entrants are required to download an entry form from the website of Nairobi City County, www.nairobi.go.ke/competition or get a hard copy from the Public Relations Office, City Hall, First Floor, Room 118
 

ii. The entry form must be submitted with a soft copy of the design in 2 CD-ROMs either in JPEG or PDF format.
 

iii. Entrants must not submit more than one entry in each category
 

iv. There is no fee to enter the contest
 

v. Please note that once a winner has been selected and awarded, Nairobi City County shall retain copyright and all intellectual property rights.
 

Prizes
 

The winner in each category will be announced through the press and website. 

Moreover the winners in various categories will be awarded as follows:
 

a) Nairobi City County Coat of arms & slogan: winner cash prize of Kshs 100,000 and a certificate, first run up ksh. 75,000 and a certificate and second run up Kshs 50,000 and a certificate.
 

b) Nairobi City County flag: winner cash prize of Kshs 100,000 and a certificate, first run up ksh. 75,000 and a certificate and second run up Kshs 50,000 and a certificate.
 

c) Nairobi City County Public seal: Winner cash prize of kshs 75,000 and certificate, first run up Kshs 50,000 and certificate and second run up kshs 25,000 and a certificate.
 

The entry form and the design in 2 CD-ROMs enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked “ DESIGN OF NAIROBI CITY COUNTY FLAG, COAT OF ARMS & SLOGAN, AND PUBLIC SEAL” should be deposited in the tender box at the Procurement Department, City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor on or before 3rd May , 2013 at 12.00 noon. 

The documents should be addressed to:
 

The Interim County Secretary
Nairobi City County,
P.O. Box 30075, 00100 

Nairobi.
 

Or emailed to info@nairobi.go.ke

Customer care numbers: 0725-624489, 0735-825383, 020-344194

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Mombasa County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Mombasa County Assembly
 

Vacancy: 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 affective executive of the functions 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 function:.
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting office in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of County Assembly Service and submitting them to the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the services;
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with the relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) 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 is not a member of the County Assembly.

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the Mombasa County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified to be considered for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board.

How to Apply
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.
 

b) A letter from the Area Chief confirming that one is a true resident of the County;
 

c) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of Mombasa County Assembly Service Board on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Mombasa County Assembly
P O Box 90440-80100
Mombasa
 

So as to reach him not later than Thursday 2nd May, 2013 before 1700 Hours.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. 

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Interim Clerk, Mombasa County Assembly.

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Kisii County Assembly Service Board Member and Hansard Editor Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Kisii County Assembly
 

Vacancies
 

The County Assembly of Kisii wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
 

1) Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 178 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a county assembly for each County Government. 

The County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the county Assembly service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and excising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by national legislation.
 

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

• Knowledge and experience in public affairs, and is not a member of the County Assembly.
• Should be a resident of the county.

2) Editor of Hansard
 

Applicants for the position of Editor of the Hansard will be expected to perform the following duties
and responsibilities
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording, production, transcription, editing, indexing and binding of verbatim reports of proceedings in the plenary sittings of the county assembly and its committees.
• Production of journals and records of all work of the county assembly and their safe keeping.
• Providing appropriate advice on matters relating to the Hansard Department of the County Assembly.

For appointment to this position a candidate must:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Social Science or Media Studies from recognized university
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Have served as an assistant Editor Hansard at the Kenya National Assembly or in the civil service or local authorities.
• Have served as an editor in print/electronic media house.

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant testimonials so as to reach the Interim Clerk, Kisii County Assembly not later than 1st May 2013 before 1700hours.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “ application for the position of member of the County Assembly Service Board” OR “Editor of the Hansard” on the envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Kisii County Assembly.
Kisii.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Homa Bay County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Homa Bay County Assembly
 

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 execution of the 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:
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting office in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of County Assembly Service and submitting them to the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and, the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and’
 

e) 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 Homa Bay County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified to be considered for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board.

How to apply
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.
 

b) A letter from the Area Chief confirming that one is a true resident of the County;
 

c) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of Homa Bay County Assembly Service Board on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Homa Bay County Assembly
P.O. Box 20-40300
Homa Bay
 

So as to reach him not later than Thursday 25th April, 2013 before 1700 Hours.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Interim Clerk, 

Homa Bay County Assembly

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Nyandarua County Government County Executive Committee Member Jobs

Republic of Kenya
 

The Nyandarua County Government
 

Office of The Governor
 

Vacancies
 

(Re-Advertisement)
 

The Nyandarua County is one of the 47 Counties established under the constitution of Kenya 2010. 

Pursuant to Article 179(2)(b) of the constitution of Kenya and section 35 of the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 the office of the Governor wishes to consider for appointments the following positions.
 

County Executive Committee Member 

(10 Posts)
 

The ten positions will be one of the following:-

1. Finance and Economic Planning
2. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
3. Health Services
4. Education, Youth and Children Affairs, Culture and Social Services.
5. Roads, Public Works and transport
6. Industrialization, Co-operative Development, Tourism and Wildlife.
7. Lands, Housing and Physical Planning
8. Water, Environment and Natural Resources
9. Information, Communication and e-Government
10. Legal and Public Services

Requirements and Competences
 

For appointment to this position, the person should:-

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
3. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.
4. Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be appointed
5. Understand the diversity, the challenges, and the potential within the county
6. Be visionary and strategic thinker
7. Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines.

A member of the County Executive Committee shall not hold any other state or public office.

How to apply:-
 

i) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.
 

ii) All applications should be clearly marked
 

Application for position of County Executive Committee’ and be posted or hand delivered to:-
 

The Interim County Secretary
Nyandarua County
P.O. Box 701-20303
Ol Kalou
 

So as to reach him not later than Wednesday 24th April 2013 at 5.00 p.m.

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Meru County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

County Assembly of Meru
 

Republic of Kenya
 

Vacancy
 

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 Meru wishes to invite applications from suitable and qualified persons to be considered for the position of a member of Meru County Assembly Service Board.
 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Board
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) 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;
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well- being of the members 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 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.

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport and testimonials.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board” on the envelope and hard delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk
County Assembly of Meru
County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Box 3,
Meru.
 

So as to reach him not later than 29th 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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Nyamira County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Nyamira County Assembly

Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 178 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a county assembly for each County Government.

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 which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the county Assembly service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and excising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as 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, 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 Nyamira County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for the position of a member of Nyamira County Assembly Service Board.

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant testimonials.
 

b) All application should be clearly marked “ application for the position of a member of the County Assembly Service Board” on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Nyamira County Assembly.
Nyamira.
 

So as to reach him/her not later than 26th April 2013 before 1700hours
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

P.N. Buchunju
Interim Clerk Nyamira County Assembly

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Government Job: Member of the Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board

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 Board

1. Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
2. Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
3. 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;
4. Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
5. Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the members 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 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.

How to Apply:

1. Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.
2. 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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Government Job: Member of the Nakuru County Assembly Service Board

Member of the County Assembly Service Board

Article 176(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government. 

Pursuant to Section 12 of the County Government Act 2012, the County Assembly of Nakuru is seeking to appoint one member of the Public to join the County Assembly of Nakuru Service Board. The Board is responsible for:-

1. Providing Services and Facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
2. Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and Appointing and Supervising office holders;
3. 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;
4. Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
5. Performing other functions necessary for the well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by National Legislations.

Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Must be a resident of Nakuru County.
• Have knowledge and experience in public affairs (work experience of not less five (5) years)
• Must have a post secondary education certificate.
• Women are especially encouraged to apply.
• Must not be a member of the County Assembly.
• Meets the requirement of leadership and integrity as set out by Chapter 6 of the Constitution which include clearance from:

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

Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates and testimonials, National Identity Card and other relevant supporting documents should be sent to:

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Nakuru
P O Box 138
Nakuru

Online applications should be emailed to: 

clerkassembly@nakurucounty.or.ke / info@nakurucounty.or.ke
So as to reach him/her not later than Wednesday 24th April, 2013 before 1700Hours

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Interim Clerk
County Assembly of Nakuru

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Makueni County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

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 execution of the 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 Makueni County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified to be considered for the position of a Member of Makueni County Assembly Service Board.

How to Apply:

• 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 an envelope and hand delivered to

The Interim Clerk
Makueni County Assembly
County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 78-90300
Wote- Makueni

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 disability are encouraged to apply.

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Migori County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

County Assembly Service Board Member

Pursuant to Section 12 (3d) of the County Government Act, 2012, the County Assembly of Migori ¡s seeking to appoint one member of the Public to join the Migori County Assembly Service Board. 

The Board is responsible for:

1. Providing Services and Facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
2. Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service, and appointing and supervising office holders;
3. Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of County Assembly Service, and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval, and exercising Budgetary
4. Control over the Service;
5. Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
6. Performing other functions:

• Necessary for the well being of the members and staff ofthe County Assembly; or
• Prescribed by National Legislation.

Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen:
• Must be a member of Migori County.
• Have knowledge and experience in public affairs.
• Must have a degree in Social Sciences from a University recognized ¡n Kenya,
• Women are especially encouraged to apply.
• Must not be a member of the County Assembly.
• Meets the requirement of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the constitution.

Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials, ID Cards and other relevant supporting documents should be sent to the:

Interim Clerk of County Assembly
Migori County Assembly
P. 0. Box985, Suna-Migori

Or delivery by hand at the Reception Desk, office of the Interim Clerk, Migori County Assembly. 

Online applications to be emailed to migoricacIerk@gmail.com

Ail applications to reach the Interim Clerk on or before close of business on 19th April, 2013. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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Member of the Nyeri County Assembly Service Board Jobs in Kenya

Member of the County Assembly Service Board (1 Post)

Section 12 of the County Government Act No. 17of 2012 establishes the County Assembly Service Board, for each County Assembly for purposes of providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient functioning of the County Assembly amongst other functions:-

The County Assembly Service Board shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall consist of:-
The speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson.
The leader of the majority party or a member of the County Assembly deputed by him or her, as the Vice-Chairperson.
The leader of the minority party or a member of the County Assembly deputed by him or her, and
One person resident in the county, appointed by 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 section12 of the County Government Act, the County Assembly of Nyeri invites applications from suitably qualified persons who are residents in Nyeri County and who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who are not members of County Assembly, to fill in the position above provided of member of the County Assembly Service Board.

Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified persons should send their application, detailed Curriculum Vitae with daytime contacts, testimonials and copies of academic and Professional Certificates to the undersigned so as to reach him on or before Wednesday, 24th April, 2013 or hand delivered to the undersigned, at

Nyeri County Assembly Offices – Nyeri Ruring’u.
The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly of Nyeri
Nyeri

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Nyeri County Government Jobs: County Executive Committee Members, County Public Service Board Chairperson, Secretary and Members

Nyeri County is situated in the Mount Kenya region whose key attractions include the Aberdare Ranges and Mount Kenya.

Pursuant to County Government Act, No.17 of 2012; Staffing of County Government (Article 235) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Appointment of County Executive Committee Members (Article 179(2) (b), the Office of the Governor wishes to consider for appointment the following positions from highly qualified, results-oriented and self motivated Kenyan citizens.

A. County Executive Committee Members (10 posts)

The ten posts will be one for each of the following:

1. Finance and Economic Planning
2. Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperative Development
3. Health Services
4. Public administration, Information and Communication
5. Water and Sanitation, Environment and Natural Resources
6. Trade, Investments and Industry
7. Transport, Roads, Rural electrification and Public Works
8. Education and ICT
9. Physical Planning and Housing
10. Tourism, Culture, Gender, Youth and Sports

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they wish to head.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the county government and all decentralized units and agencies in the county.
• Implement county legislation.
• Implement within the county, national legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires.
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the county administration and its department.
• Provide the county assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the county.
• May advice the governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements and Competencies

For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Not be a Public or State Officer.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi- ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

B. County Public Service Board

Chairperson

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the county public service.
• Appoint persons to hold or act in the office of County Public Service including in the boards or committees of urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, under this part persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
• Promote in the County public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Evaluate and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the County Public Service.
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the County Government on human resource management and development.
• Advise County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the County Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.

Requirements and Competencies:

For appointment to this position, the person should:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have a working experience of not less than ten years in administration and management.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct
• Not be a Public or State Officer.
• Understand the diversity within the County.
• Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Secretary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public Further, County Offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board.
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service.
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development.
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.

Requirements and Competencies

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have a working experience of not less than five years.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Not be a Public or State Officer.
• Understand the diversity within the County.
• Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
• Be visionary and a strategic thinker.
• Have Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Members of the County Public Service Board (5 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service.
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public Further, County Offices including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are complied with in the county public service;
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.

Requirements and Competencies

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have a working experience of not less than five years.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Not be a Public or State Officer.
• Understand the diversity within the County.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

How to Apply:

Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.

All applications should be clearly market “Application for position of County Executive Committee” or “Application for position of Chairperson County Public Service Board “or ” Application for position of Secretary County Public

Service Board” or Member of County Public Service Board (as the case may be) on the envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:
The Interim County Secretary,
Nyeri County, P.O. Box 180-10100, NYERI

2. Manual application should be delivered to the reception desk at Second floor, of the Office of the Governor Nyeri County, located in Nyeri Town Hall.

3. On line applications should be emailed to: infonyericounty@gmail.com

The application should reach the Interim County Secretary on or before Monday 22nd April 2013.

NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Interested applicants are expected to get clearance from:-

• Criminal Investigation Department (certificate) of good conduct.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Kenya Revenue Authority.

Applicants MUST submit copies of these clearance certificates with the application.

Remuneration will be commensurate with those published by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Nyeri County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply

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