Jobs at County Government of Baringo

Duties and responsibilities;

• Perform accounting operation in accounting unit or department.
• Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulation, data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cash book, ledgers, vote book, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns etc.;
• Responsible for the safe custody of government records and assets
• Cashier roles
• Preparation of expenditure and authority to incur expenditure (AIE) funding returns on quarterly basis;
• Preparation of appropriation in Aid (AID) returns on quarterly basis at unit or department level;
• Reconciliation and generating daily and monthly reports for various ledgers;
• Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business related field (Bachelor of Commerce, Finance or Accounting option) from a recognized university
• Worked in a similar capacity for at least 1 year in a busy accounts department in either public or private sector.
• CPA(K) and a registered member of ICPAK
• Knowledge of IFMIS will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Financial Reporting Format is necessary.
• Knowledge of Public Sector financial Regulation and procedure is necessary.
• Certificate in Computer application.
• Ability to get on well with the diverse work force; Good knowledge in the professional field or specialization; Good communication skills; Ability to take instructions; Good organizational and supervisory skills.
• Team playing skills; accuracy; care for resources; manual dexterity; Execution of instruction; interpersonal skills; analytical skills; records management skills.

Remuneration

Members shall be paid as per allowances and benefits as determined and reviewed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Functions of the Municipality Board of Baringo County.

• Oversee the affairs of the municipality;
• Develop and adopt policies, plans, strategies, and programs, and set targets for the delivery of services;
• Formulate and implement an integrated development plan;
• Promote and undertake infrastructural development and services within the municipality;
• 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;
• Monitor and, where appropriate, regulate municipal services where those services are provided by the service providers other than the board of the municipality;
• Prepare its budget for approval by the county executive committee and administer the budget as approved; monitor the impact and effectiveness of any services, policies, programs, or plans;
• Establish, implement, and monitor performance management systems;
• Perform such other functions as may be delegated to the Board by the County Government of Baringo or as may be approved by law.

Requirements for Appointment as Chairperson

• Be a Kenyan citizen,
• Be in possession of at least a university degree from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Has a distinguished career in a medium-level management position in either the private or public sector;
• Holds at least ten (10) years post qualification professional experience;
• Is ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the municipality;
• Carries on business in the municipality or has lived in the municipality for at least five (5) years
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 and is not disqualified for appointment to office by the County Government Act or any other law

Requirements for the Appointment as a Member of the Municipal Board

• Holds at least a diploma from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Has a distinguished career in a medium-level management position in either the private or public sector;
• Holds at least five years of post-qualification professional experience; and
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Is ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the municipality; and
• Carries on business in the municipality or has lived in the municipality for at least five years

The Board of the Municipality shall perform the following functions

• Oversee the affairs of the Municipality;
• Develop or adopt policies, plans, strategies and programmes and set targets for service delivery;
• Formulate and implement an integrated development plan;
• Control, land sub-division, land development, and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, including industry, commerce, markets, shopping, and other employment centers, 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 Municipality as delegated by the County Government of Baringo;
• Promoting and undertaking infrastructural development and services within the Municipality as delegated by the County Government of Baringo;
• Developing and managing schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant national and county agencies;
• Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system of the administration;

Duties and responsibilities

• Prompt collection and accounting of all revenue to the County Government within area of jurisdiction.
• Preparation and submission of daily/weekly and monthly revenue collection reports to the revenue officer.
• Responsible for making sure that all revenue collected are banked intact and promptly.
• Implementing the established revenue procedures
• Reporting on the level of compliance with revenue laws and regulations
• Custodian and accountable of all official revenue documents in their possession
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Have a certificate of secondary education with a mean grade of C- and above;
• Kenya Advanced Technician Certificate I (KATC I)
•  Evidence of Computer Proficiency

Duties and responsibilities;

• Development and distribution of press releases and other materials to the media;
• Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern;
• Scheduling interviews with government officials;
• Managing assigned projects/programmes;
• Assisting in building corporate relations;
• Undertaking media monitoring;
• Participating in event organization and management; and
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Governor.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a Diploma from a recognized institution in Kenya in any of the following: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies/Science or a related field.
• Have working experience of not less than 3 years preferably in Communication and/or Public Relations.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Should have good attention to detail and good relationship management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing, reviewing, and interpreting administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programmes in the ward.
• Managing and serving the general administration services in the Ward
• Implementing public service reforms;
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Managing county government assets;
• Ensuring services are delivered in the area of jurisdiction;
• Facilitating mobilization and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
• Developing programmes and project to empower the community;
• Facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans, and delivery of services in the area of jurisdiction;
• Facilitating intra and inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
• Overseeing safe custody of government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction; and
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
• Identify development projects;
• Disseminating information to the public; and
• Providing linkage between the office and the community

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Public Administration; Business Administration /Management, Community Development, or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence .in work performance and result
• Three (3) years of experience in the relevant field

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce County laws and other relevant Acts;
• Carry out regular patrols in parking areas to ensure orderly parking and traffic management;
• Respond to safety, emergency and enforcement alerts;
• Verify employees and visitors identification;
• Maintain order in markets and other business premises;
• Guard County government properties and premises;
• Control crowds, collect information and report on matters of County interest; and
• Perform any other lawful related duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of D (PLAIN) or its equivalent;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service
• Aged between 18 years and above
• Physically fit;
• National Youth Service Training or Paramilitary training is an added advantage OR Five-year experience in enforcement work

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company has complied with all the relevant laws
• Ensure the sustainability of the Company
• Approve Annual Budgets of the Company
• Prepare, approve and oversee the implementation of the Company’s Strategic, Business, Investment and other plans.
• Ensure the Company delivers on its core mandate of provision of clean safe water and sanitation services.
• Establish and maintain a proper management structure with clear balance of power within the Company;
• Exercise all powers of the Company to borrow or raise capital externally subject to the Public Finance Management Act 2012;
• Appoint managing Director, Company Secretary and Corporate Management team for the Company;
• Appoint external Auditors;
• Appoint advocate of the Company to carry out Legal undertakings of the Company;
• Provide guidelines and control of functions of the company in line with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company;
• Determine staffing levels of the Company and maintain relevant policies for Human Resources;
• Ensure the existence of Performance Management System
• Authorize changes in Company Policy
• Approve tariffs of the Company in compliance with existing legislation;
• Ensure accountability of the Company stakeholders by holding Annual General Meetings (AGM);
• Keep open and effective communication channels with Company stakeholders;
• Overall leadership of the Company.

Requirements for Appointment

• Possess a minimum of Higher National Diploma from recognized institution in the following fields among others; Finance, Engineering, Science, Business/Management.
• Minimum of seven (7) years working experience in the core profession of a person or must have run a registered own enterprise for minimum of 7 years.
• Must meet the leadership and integrity criteria under the constitution chapter 6 and meets the fit and proper test criteria from WASREB as prescribed in the corporate Governance guidelines.
• Board Members must represent known registered stakeholder group in the locality served by the WSP such as:
  • Industry/ Manufacturing sector
  • Relevant Commercial Sector
  • Key water catchment areas that are sources of water for WSP
  • Resident Associations
  • Any other recognized registered bodies that affected by the WSP

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Monitoring; and evaluation of ongoing programs on animal byproducts
• Coordinate hide and skins activities;
• Organize staff training on byproducts utilization;
• Supervision of revenue collection and surrender from issuance of hides and skins licenses;
• Advice on designs and drawing on hides and skins processing plants;
• Prepare budgets on hides and skins programmes.

Requirements for the Appointment

• Bachelors Degree in Leather/Technology or Footwear/Leatherwoods, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Animal Science from a recognized University/Institution.
• Must have at least 3 years experience in similar work
• Computer Proficiency

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination, and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
• Participate in training of stakeholders in vector control programmes
• Treating sick animals
• Advising on good Animal Health practices
• Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products, and markets
• Providing advice on animal breeding/welfare
• Undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenyan citizen
• Diploma in Animal Health from a recognized institution
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Computer Literacy
• At least one-year experience in the relevant field.