County Government of Kakamega Advertisement of Vacancies
Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:
Committee Members of Kakamega / Mumias Towns (8 Posts)
In conformity with the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011, Section 14 and 20 (2), the County Government of Kakamega wishes to appoint a committee to manage the affairs of Kakamega and Mumias towns.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the affairs of the City or Municipality;
- Formulate and implement an integrated development plan;
- Control land use, land sub-division, land development and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry, /commerce, markets, shopping and other employment centres, residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger transport, Agriculture, and freight and transit stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the City or Municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
- Develop and manage schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant national and County agencies.
- Maintain a comprehensive database and information system of the Administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the board;
- Implement applicable National and County Legislation;
- Enter into such contracts, partnerships or joint ventures as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act or other written law;
- Prepare its budget for approval by the County Executive Committee and administer the budget as approved;
- Establish, implement and monitor Performance Management Systems;
- Facilitate and regulate Public Transport ;and
- Perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the County Government or as may be provided for by any written law.
Requirements
- Be a Citizen of Kenya
- Attained Mean grade of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) or its equivalent;
- A degree from a University recognized in Kenya or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
- Ordinarily resides or has permanent dwelling in the respective towns;
- Carries on business in the respective towns; or
- Has lived in the respective towns for at least five years;
- Note: Persons with disability, youth, Marginalized groups and Women who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.
When applying please specify to which committee you are applying, that is Kakamega or Mumias Towns.
How to Apply:
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents. The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
Chief Executive Officer/Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 458 -50100
Kakamega
NB:
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor; All applications should reach this office on or before 21st July, 2014; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer, values inclusion and seeks to have diverse workforce; and Please note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.