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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BOMET
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
VACANCIES
The county government of Bomet through the Public Service Board is pleased to invite
interested and qualified applicants to apply for vacant positions in the following two
departments:-
A. TRADE, ENERGY, TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND INVESTMENT (TETII)
1. Director Trade and Tourism – J/G CPSB 03 (1 Post)
Requirements
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Business Administration /
Management, or any other Social Science from a recognized institution
Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline
Served for a period of seven years, three of which should have been in a
senior management position.
Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the officer will be responsible for:-
Planning, development and supervision of the directorate activities
Supporting the development of appropriate sectorial policies, legal and
institutional frameworks
Administrative, human resource and asset management issues
Preparing annual work plans and financial budgets.
Analyzing staff training needs and planning for the same
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.
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2. Assistant Director Trade – J/G CPSB 05 (1 Post)
Requirements
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration /
Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university
Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Have relevant knowledge and experience in administration and management
of not less than 5 years in middle level Management
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Trade and Tourism, the officer will: -
Supervise staff and oversee the smooth running of the department
Prepare reports, business plans and do market research
Organize events that promote trade
Manage department’s budget and maintain statistical and financial records
Coordinate public participation.
3. Assistant Director Tourism – J/G CPSB 05 (1 Post)
Requirements
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, or any other relevant
qualification from a recognized university
Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Have relevant knowledge and experience in administration and management
of not less than 5 years in middle level Management
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Trade & Tourism, the officer will be responsible for:-
Supervising staff and overseeing the smooth running of the department
Preparing reports, business plans and conducting market research
Consulting with local tourism businesses in order to assess the effectiveness
of current tourism development policies with a view to developing and
marketing domestic tourism.
Organising events that promote and support marketing of domestic tourism
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Managing budgets and maintaining statistical and financial records
Coordinating public participation in the development of policies, plans and
service delivery
Diversifying and developing tourism niche Products
4. Trade Development Officer – J/G CPSB 09 ( 2 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing,
Business Administration, Economics or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
Computer proficiency
3 years’ experience in relevant field
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Trade, the officer will be responsible for:-
Identifying opportunities for setting up small enterprises, retail and wholesale
trade, service outlets and self-employment opportunities
Guiding up-coming business people regarding the business opportunities
within or other parts of the country
Collecting and providing information on government policies pertaining to
trade development and promotion
Organizing and/or facilitating trade exhibitions in the County for the benefit
of the local business community
Facilitating and/or organizing training programmes for the business
community
Administering and managing the Joint Loans Board scheme
Monitoring the movement of prices and the supply position of essential
commodities in the County and providing information about shortages, if any,
in the County
Studying the effect of the liberalization on the local trade, availability of
goods, hoarding, counterfeiting and contraband goods and letting the
concerned government agencies informed
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Networking and collaborating with local private sector organizations, NGOs,
quasi-governmental organizations and relevant National government
departments for the promotion and development of trade in the County.
5. Tourism Officer – J/G CPSB 09 ( 2 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Tourism or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Tourism, the officer will be responsible for:-
Undertaking market research on tourism trends
Managing staff budget and analyse staff training needs
Planning tourism development projects and coordinating public participation
Reviewing and evaluating tourism development proposals
Diversifying and developing tourism niche products
Supporting marketing of domestic tourism
6. Tourism Assistant – J/G CPSB 11 ( 2 Posts)
Requirements
Be a holder of a Diploma in Tourism, or any other relevant qualification from
a recognized institution
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Tourism Officer, he/she will be responsible for: -
Preparing reports and proposals and presenting them.
Maintaining statistical and financial records
Offering support in the planning and development of tourism niche products
Organising events that promote tourism.
Supporting marketing of domestic tourism.
Performing any other assigned duty.
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7. Assistant weights and Measures Officer III - J/G CPSB 11 (2 Posts)
Requirements
Diploma in instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Communication
Technology, Legal Metrology, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic)
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Minimum one year relevant experience
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Weights and Measurers Officer, he/she will be responsible for:-
Testing, stamping, sealing, adjusting and balancing of weights and verify
counter machines, spring balances and platform machines whether
mechanical or electronic at traders’ premises
Collecting data on verified equipment at traders’ premises
Compiling weight and measures reports for analysis
Implementing weight and measures legislations
Giving evidence in a court of law on arising cases on infringement of the
weights and measures Act (Cap 513) and trade description Act (Cap 505)
Ensuring fair trade practices and be custodian of standards
Maintaining an updated traders’ database in the assigned region
Sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis
Collecting and accounting for revenues generated.
8. Director Industry, Energy and Investment – J/G CPSB 03 (1 Post)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Commerce, Economics or Marketing from
a recognized institution
Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline
Served for a period of seven (7) years, three of which should have been in a
senior management position
Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the officer will be responsible for:-
Planning, developing and supervising activities of the department
Supporting the development of appropriate sectorial policies, legal and
institutional frameworks
Assisting the Chief Officer in handling administrative, human resource and
asset management issues
Preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets
Analyzing staff training needs
Performing any other assigned duties.
9. Assistant Director Energy – J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized
institution
Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Served for a period of least 5 years, two of which should have been in
management position
Attended management course in a recognised institution
Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Industry, Energy and Investment, the officer will be
responsible for:-
Planning, developing and supervising activities of the directorate
Preparation of the annual work plan
Analyzing staff training needs
Monitoring and evaluation of the activities
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.
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10. Assistant Director Industry – J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Processing Engineering or Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering from a recognized institution
Served for a period of least 5 years, two of which should have been in a
management position
Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Attended management course in a recognised institution
Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Industry, Energy and Investment, the officer will be
responsible for:-
Planning, developing and supervising activities of the directorate plans.
Preparing annual work plans
Assessing staff training needs and planning for the same.
Monitoring and evaluating activities of the department and ensure timely
reporting
Performing any other duties as may be assigned.
11. Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation - J/G
CPSB 05 ( 1 Post)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Business
Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business
Management, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or
any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Masters degree will be an added advantage
Served for a period of least 5 years, two of which should have been in a
management position
Computer proficiency
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Industry, Energy and Investment , the officer will :-
Oversee the control of enterprise fund; budget development and execution
Oversee fiscal and information resource assets
Organize trade fair and exhibitions and be in charge of SME trainings
Do SME survey and perform any other assigned duties .
Be in charge of business entrepreneurship and innovation section.
12. Market Development Officer- J/G CPSB 09 (2 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business
Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business
Management, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or
equivalent qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
Certificate in computer applications
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
he/she will:-
Designate public markets and stalls;
Supervise construction and management of markets, shoe shiners sheds and
Boda Boda sheds
Develop market rules; issue guidelines for the establishment of market
committee for the formation of market committees;
Ensure a clean and safe environment for public market and stalls;
ensure the provision of essential services and utilities in markets and stalls;
Liaise with the other agencies to promote marketing of SMEs products;
Perform any other function as may be assigned.
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13. Senior MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) Officer- J/G CPSB
07 (2 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business
Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Counseling,
Business Management, Graphic Design, Business and Information
Technology, Management Science or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of three years relevant experience
Certificate in computer applications
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
he/she will be responsible for:-
Training and conducting of seminars and workshops on entrepreneurship
and business management; preparing training materials; conducting
entrepreneurship outreach programmes; coordinating business surveys;
coordinating Training Needs Assessment (TNA);
Developing business proposals and business plans for clients and internal
use;
Conducting business clinics; entrepreneurship seminars and workshops;
carrying out entrepreneurship in.-service programmes for budding
enterprises;
Assisting clients for in business start-ups; business information;
implementing business incubation programmes;
Organizing for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exhibitions and
trade fairs; monitoring and evaluating training programmes.
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14. Investment Officer – J/G CPSB 09 (2 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business
Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business
Management, Graphic Design, Business and Information Technology,
Management Science or equivalent quali6cation.
Minimum of three years relevant experience
Certificate in computer applications
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
he/she will:-
Formulate, develop, and implement the county investment strategies and
policies.
Research on the viability of proposed investments and recommend
appropriate action.
Ensure the proposed investments are in line with the priority sectors and
development agenda of the county.
Design an efficient control framework for investment risk assessment
activities.
Design, monitor any ongoing evolution of existing and future risk
management strategies for the department and county government.
Coordinate the activities of the investors in the county.
Establish and facilitate communication between the investors and the County
government.
Assist in the development of relationships with new and existing investors
and stakeholders.
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15. Chief Industrial Officer – J/G CPSB 07 ( 1 Post)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Process Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Mechanical, Production Engineering or Industrial Chemistry
from a recognized university
Served for a period of 5 years, two of which should have been in managerial
position in a busy industrial set up
Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Industry, the officer will:-
Promote industrial activities
Monitor and evaluate implementation of industrial projects.
Undertake bench marking surveys and support rehabilitation of cottage
industries
Identify and document local technologies and innovation
Link local industrial entrepreneurs with Research and Development
Institutions
Sensitize entrepreneurs on industrial investment opportunities
Sensitize industrialists on the importance of Quality Management Systems
Liaise with the Trade Development Officer to link industrial entrepreneurs to
financial institutions.
16. Industrial Officer – J/G CPSB 09 (3 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Mechanical Production Engineering or Industrial Chemistry
from a recognized university
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an industrial set up or equivalent
Good communication skills.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Industrial Officer, he/she will be responsible for:-
Identifying opportunities for setting up small industries
Guiding up-coming investors regarding the industrial opportunities in the
County and other parts of the country
Collecting and providing information on policies regarding industrial
development and promotion
Organizing and facilitating industrial/Jua kali exhibitions in the County for
the benefit of the local business community
Facilitating, training programmes for the industrial community
Preparing performance reports.
17. Electrical Engineer – J/G CPSB 07 (1 Post)
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a
recognized institution
Served for a minimum period of 5 years preferably in a managerial position
in a busy industrial set up
Membership to the Board of Registration of Engineers in Kenya (EBK or
IEK)
Certificate in computer applications
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Energy, the officer will: -
Promote Energy activities as per County Integrated Development Plan
(CIDP) and Strategic Investment Plan
Undertake monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of energy
projects in the county
Advising on electrical and energy related matters
Design execution and maintenance of electrical installations works and
energy systems
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Proper management and execution of contracts and submission of project
status report
Reporting on the safety aspects of electrical designs and installations
Participating in evaluation of bids
18. Electrical Technician - J/G CPSB 11 ( 1 Post)
Requirements
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognised
institution
Minimum 1 year experience as a technician in electrical maintenance
Very strong analytical and troubleshooting skills of electrical systems
Good knowledge of generators
Good knowledge of electrical controls including electrical changeover(s) or
transfer switches
Ability to read/understand Electrical drawings and schematics.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, the officer will :-
Respond to power failures in various sites
Troubleshoot and repair power equipment
Carry out preventive maintenance on electrical installations
Ensure that all electrical systems are maintained and functional
Complete service repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments and
calibration on all electrical systems
Report on the status of all power systems in various sites
Connect wires to circuit breakers or other electrical components
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
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19. Assistant Office Administrator I (Formerly Personal Secretary) - J/G
CPSB 09 (1 Post )
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or a Bachelor of Business and
Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution
Served in the grade of Personal Secretary II or Senior Secretarial Assistant
or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a
minimum period of 3 years.
OR
Possession of Qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations
Council (Shorthand III, minimum 100 wpm)
Typewriting III (50w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III
Business English III/Communications II, Office Practice II and Commerce
II
Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III or
Secretarial Duties II.
OR
A Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National
Examinations Council or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution; and Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized
institution.
Responsibilities
Working in the deployed office he/she will be responsible for:-
Typing from drafts, manuscripts
Processing data and operating office equipment
Attending to visitors/clients
Handling telephone calls and appointments
Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents
Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence
undertaking other secretarial duties that may be assigned.
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20. Clerical Officer – J/G CPSB 12 ( 2 Posts)
Requirements
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus)
or its approved equivalent; and
Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Responsibilities
Compiling of statistical records, data , updating of staff records and
preparing returns
Sorting out letters and filling
Dispatching letters and maintaining an efficient filling system
Drafting correspondences
Dispatch of letters and Invoices .
Managing office supplies and recording minutes at staff meetings
Performing any other assigned duties
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B. FINANCE & ECONOMIC PLANNING
(DIRECTORATE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
1. Assistant Director/ Supply Chain Management - J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supplies
Chain
Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement
and supplies
Management or equivalent from a recognized university.
Masters degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution
A Diploma in supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a
recognized institution
Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies
Management (CIPS) Or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
Five (5) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must have
been in a senior management position or served as a principle supply
chain Management officer
Valid supplies practitioners’ license.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Supply Chain Management, the officer will be responsible
for:-
Providing administrative guidance on the implementation and
interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and
regulations 2006.
Planning and coordinating supplies management services.
Coordinating the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals to ensure
that the tender process complies with the relevant legislations
Maintaining and updating pre-qualification list and quotation register.
Ensuring movement of products from suppliers to user departments
Ensuring compliance with supply chain activities standards and regulations
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Preparing reports on supply chain operations
Implementing inventory management information system
Preparing annual procurement plans and compiling sectional reports
Collection of market survey data.
Performing any other assigned duties
2. Principal Supply Chain Management Officer – J/G CPSB 06 ( 2 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supplies Chain
Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement and
supplies Management, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a
recognized university.
Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management
(CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
At least five (5) years relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director Supply Chain Management, he/she will be
responsible for :-
Assisting in the preparation of departmental procurement plans.
Guiding staff in the implementation of Supply Chain Management
Policies
Overseeing and coordinating warehousing distribution
Preparing LPOs and LSOs .
Conducting a market survey and research on costs and list of suppliers
for various goods and services.
Registering documents and handling customers’ and suppliers’ databases
Taking inventory and compiling procurement status reports.
Enforcing public procurement policies, regulations, systems and procedures.
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3. Supply Chain Management Officer I – J/G CPSB 09 ( 9 Posts)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supplies Chain
Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement and
supplies Management ,Commerce, Business administration , Economics and
Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized university,
Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management
(CIPS) Or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
Minimum two years of relevant experience .
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer , he/she will be
responsible for :-
Preparing notifications and execution of contracts
Participating in the tender evaluation process
Maintaining accuracy of procurement records.
Timely delivery of goods and services.
Preparing local purchase orders (LPO) and local service orders (LSO) for the
various departments
Conducting market survey on price trends
Conducting periodic stock taking and inventory audits.
Ensuring safety and security storage of inventory items.
Preparation of quotations, issuing to suppliers, opening and evaluation of
quotations.
4. Supply Chain Management Assistant II – J/G CPSB 10 ( 15 Posts)
Requirements
Diploma in Supplies Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management,
Supplies Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce or equivalent from a
recognized institution
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Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management
(CIPS) Or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer, he/she will be
responsible for :-
Receiving items and invoices from suppliers
Compiling records of supply transactions.
Issuing items to various units in the department
Ensuring safety of items .
Preparing and balancing ledger books.
Managing stock levels
Reporting damages and discrepancies
5. Office Administrative Assistant II (Formerly Secretarial assistant I) – J/G
CPSB 11 (1 Post)
Requirements
Diploma in secretarial studies or diploma in front office operations and
administration
Good communication skills.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Working in the deployed office he/she will be responsible for:-
Answering telephone calls, taking messages and handling written
correspondences.
Processing reports.
Filing and retrieving documents
Acting as a receptionist .
Communicating and dealing with the public/customers enquiries.
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Maintaining diaries and arranging appointments
Ensuring cleanliness of the office.
Conveying general information as required.
Terms of service:- Permanent and pensionable.
Salaries and allowances payable are as guided by Salaries and Remuneration
Commission (SRC)
N/B:
Applications can only be submitted online on or before 27th February 2018
through Bomet County Public Service Board recruitment portal,
www.cpsbbomet.net or from a link in Bomet County website www.bomet.go.ke.
Manual applications will not be accepted.
The recruitment exercise is free of charge. Applicants are asked to be wary of
fraudsters extorting money. Any suspected fraudulent activity should be reported to
the nearest police station.
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O.BOX 605-20400,
BOMET.
The county government of Bomet is an equal opportunity employer. Women and
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.