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- Company: County Government of Nandi
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Graduates Jobs in Kenya - Green Belt Movement Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Nandi County is Kenya’s athletics hub.It is home to tens of the world’s celebrated athletes, including world record breakers such as Pamela Jelimo, Janet Jepkosgei and the legendary athlete Kipchoge Keino. The 2,884 square kilometres ‘home of champions’ borders Baringo to the east, Vihiga and Kakamega to the west, Uasin Gishu.
Senior Superitending Engineer – Water & Sewerage (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities.
- Help in identifying and exploiting local untapped mechanisms in addressing water issues within the County;
- Help in development of water financing mechanism and infrastructure in the County;
- Assist in coordinating and management of the water works in the department;
- Help to ensure that all deadlines on water and sanitation infrastructure development and provision are met;
- Assist in formulating water control guidelines in accordance with the provisions of the Water Act;
- Work with different water stakeholders WRUAs, WARMA, NEMA, WASREB, Water Trust
- Fund among others to Develop water sector in the County;
- Help to prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate water programs in the county;
- Help in data collection and making water related decisions through scenario planning, GIS,
- and multi criteria decisions among other tools;
- Support the department in other management tasks related climate, environment and energy as directed by County Executive Member or Chief Officer;
- When required represent the County in water technical meetings and perform other duties as assigned by seniors.
- Perform hydraulic modelling and pipeline design.
Requirements for appointment
- Bachelor’s degree in Water engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil engineering, Environmental Science or any other relevant degree.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field e.g. Environment Planning / Engineering, Water, Environment, Natural Resources, Rural and Urban planning will be an added advantage
- Experience in the water sector.
- Technical knowledge in Water Financing, Reforms and other related issues;
- Extensive knowledge in database management, analysis and reporting;
- Good communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to lay audiences;
- Excellent organizational skills in GIS usage, management of multi stakeholders and partnerships;
- Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Experience working with/for local authorities and diversity of teams;
- Good knowledge of County’s and Country’s policies and regulations in the field of water sector.
- Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Assistant Engineer II – Water & Sewerage – (1 Post)
Job Specification
- This is the entry position for Graduate Engineers. An Engineer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a Senior Officer.
Duties and responsibilities entail;
- Assist in developing of concept notes and project proposals;
- Assist in undertaking project feasibility studies;
- Assist in designing and developing appropriate and cost-effective models for water and sanitation infrastructure;
- Assist in technical planning and design of water and sanitation infrastructure; and
- Assist in preparing of technical specifications and project tender documents.
- Assist in coordinating digitization of drawings and management of plans, records, storage and retrieval.
- Assist in preparing bill of quantities and detailing of civil works drawings for water and sanitation infrastructure.
- Assist in supervising development and augmentation of water and sanitation infrastructure, management and issuance of advice on contractual issues;
- Assist in monitoring performance of existing water and sanitation infrastructure
Requirements for appointment:
- For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor of science degree in Civil or Water Engineering or Bio-systems and Agricultural engineering (majoring in water resources and supplies) or related field from a recognized university
Inspector [Water & Sewerage] – (3 Posts)
Job Specification
This is the entry position for Engineering Assistants. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities entail;
- Technical Planning and Design
- Assist in development of concept notes and project proposals;
- Assist in conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for water infrastructure and water project development;
- Assisting in preparation of status reports of water and sanitation infrastructure;
- Assist in the preparation of bill of quantities and tenders;
- Collecting baseline data for water and sanitation planning;
- Assist in data analysis and production of CAD drawing; Assist in Public bidding process for construction projects.
- Assist in development and rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure;
- Assist in the implementation of resettlement action plans (RAP);
- Assist in editing technical drawings and other documents;
- Assist in the management and supervision of contractors
- Assist in preparation of site meetings minutes and progress reports.
Person specification
- For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –
- Diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution
Water Officers (4 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifies project designs of new projects in consultation with the county director;
- Management of Community Water Projects within the Sub County;
- Carry out emergency needs assessment, rapid and long term responses related to water needs and facilities in consultation with the supervising Engineer and County director;
- Prepare regular field visit, fortnight, monthly and annual reports;
- Advice on operation, maintenance and performance of equipment’s of all water projects;
- Keep up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislations and guidelines;
- Preparing bills of quantities and advertising tender documents and managing contracts in consultation with supervising Engineer and County director.
- Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, and suppliers;
- Supervising and training of staff and workers at the project sites;
- Conducting public awareness of current water, sanitation and environment issues;
- Ensuring work is done as per specification, on schedule and required standards;
- Supervising all water works within the area of jurisdiction.
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or A diploma in water technology, water engineering, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
- Experience in water development program /water services provision gained in professional work of a minimum of 5 years.
Water Quality Assurance Officer (2 Posts)
Job Specification
- The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: –
- Routine and timely collection, testing and analysis of water samples as required by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).
- Prepare and submit water quality test results and analysis and maintain test reports.
- Advise the technical team on the water quality levels and appropriate actions to be taken.
- Operate and maintain water quality te sting and analysis laboratory.
- Sustain quality standards and specifications.
- Carrying out all water quality and pollution control activities;
- Carrying out water quality and pollution control analysis and prepare reports;
- Liaising with other institutions on water quality and pollution control; maintenance of scientific instruments;
- Supervision, evaluation and co-ordination of laboratory work;
- Testing, standardization and development of laboratory working techniques and Advising clients on possible remedial and correct uses of materials under test;
- Supervising, guiding, training and development of junior staff working under him/her.
- Monitor compliance of discharges to set national regulations and standards.
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or any other equivalent from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
- Masters in the relevant category will be added advantage.
Environmental Inspector (2 Posts)
Job Specifications
- Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Environmental inspections and environmental incident management;
- Receiving, dispatching and reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Audits (EA) Reports;
- Notification of EIA reports due for reviewing and processing of licenses;
- Receiving and dispatching applications for various Licensing regimes;
- Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
- Assisting County Government in developing the necessary capacity for environmental management;
- Coordinating community environmental activities;
- Monitoring the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis, rapid assessment and inventory of terrestrial ecosystems, creation and updating of environmental data bases;
- Collecting and collating information for development of integrated management plans;
- Compiling progress reports;
- Implementing relevant Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects;
- Liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
- Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification,
- Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and environmental degradation.
Requirements for appointment
- For appointment to this grade; a candidate must have; –
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Forestry or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Environment Officer (4 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation and evaluation of department’s strategic plans, programmes, and activities at the sub county level.
- Representing the department in all sub-county forums.
- Ensuring public participation in government service delivery.
- Handling waste management and sanitation within the sub-county.
- Collecting grassroots information on environment, natural resources programs, and service delivery and conveying it for policy formulation.
- Supervising environment, natural resources, and agroforestry programs and services in the subcounty.
- Compiling reports as required regularly.
- Performing any other duties assigned by senior management.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Microbiology Natural Science, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Must be computer literate.
Climate Change Officer (1 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide analytical support on Climate Change Programme
- Assist in coordination of climate change programmes and projects in different sectors of the county.
- Carryout education on programs and projects on climate change in the county
- Provide technical assistance on climate change programmes and projects in the county
- Promote public participatory and awareness creation on climate change programmes and projects.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements for appointment
- For appointment to this grade a candidate must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have Certificate in computer application skills.
- Hands –on experience in managing Climate projects, including those funded by development agencies.
- Skills in formulating climate –related policies, strategies and action plans for organizations
- Membership to Environmental Institute of Kenya or relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
- Any training on climate change matters is an added advantage.
Energy Officer (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director in charge of Climate Change and Energy, The Energy Officer I shall:-
- Identify and promote appropriate alternative energies for cooking, lighting and warming through assessment and analysis of available energies in collaboration with all actors, including private sector, development agencies and governmental institutions;
- Provide technical support with designs of specific energy projects and pilot energy for cooking, lighting and powering, including renewable energy, with a view towards enhancing selfreliance, education and protection;
- Promote by championing the multi-sectoral Environment, Climate Change and Water; In collaboration with both the county and national governments’ line ministries and appropriate NGOs, develop/adopt and implement a robust renewable energy strategy and technologies that promotes sustainability and efficiency in the use of natural resources for consumption and links of Energy with production;
- Develop and sustain a network of appropriate stakeholders in order to ensure access to sustainable energy for the residents of Nandi County
- Adopt and foster an integrated approach to ensure energy based interventions are addressed from a cross-sectoral perspective
- Adopt best practices and technologies and ensure the provisions of the Occupational Health
- and Safety Act, 2007 are met in all energy activities in the County;
- Maintain proper records and write periodic status reports on all project developments including
- monitoring, testing, trouble shooting, lessons learned and solutions applied to ensure
- institutional knowledge development,
- Ensure that you are continually updated on all government directives, new initiatives, changes in policies and legislation regarding national electrical and renewable energy developments in order to give an informed advice/decision to the County Government appropriately and also to ensure that legal and advantageous energy incentives are explored;
- Represent the department/county adequately in relevant energy forums;
- Collect and collate information related to Energy, data analysis, report writing, developingplans, conducting energy audits and site inspections;
- Create awareness on energy conservation through seminars, workshops, public barazas, print and electronic media, publicity materials and conservation activities;
- Provide technical support to the county’s needs so as to meet the increasing demands of operations to sustainable energy as well as reducing costs and carbon footprint;
- Mainstream energy as a cross-cutting issue across all county Departments, National Government Agencies, private sector and civil societies;
- Integrate climate change and gender in renewable energy and efficiency and conservation policies;
- Conduct feasibility studies on renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation projects;
- Mobilize resources for renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy conservation projects.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
- For appointment to this position, the suitable candidate must meet the following requirements: –
- Be a Kenyan citizen,
- Should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any one of the following disciplines; Energy, Renewable Energy Technologies, Energy Engineering, Environmental Sciences or other relevant field. A bias in Energy Related field will be an added advantage.
- Should have a practical knowledge of teamwork and leadership, with an understanding of national and international policies, legislations and strategies on energy. Others include renewable energy financial management (community involvement and capacity issues), renewable energy business development (business planning, entrepreneurship development);
- Should have experience in energy audits and comparative energy systems;
- Should have proven knowledge of sustainable energy and technical skills in set-up, design and monitoring of energy programmes from a multi-sectoral and protection perspective;
- Have a demonstrated knowledge in computer applications;
- Have a demonstrated managerial, administrative, professional and technical competence;
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible to work for long hours under pressure so as to meet deadlines and ability to work with minimum or no supervision;
- Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity;
- Having a Master’s degree in related field or a Post Graduate training in Environmental Management field such as EIA/Audits, Environmental Management Systems or any other equivalent will be an added advantage
Land Administrative Officer (1 Post)
Job purpose:
The purpose of this job is to collate land information, document, disseminate and initiate basic land administration processes in line with the National Land Commission mandate on administration and management of public land.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Informs on enquiries of land issues;
- Maintains the file tracking system;
- Receives feedback from stakeholders;
- Verifies property status
- Prepares grants and leases;
- Receives development applications;
- Drafts letters forwarding executed titles and documents for registration;
- Types allocation letters;
- Receives and file applications;
- Prepares valuation requisition forms for determination of rent;
- Drafts letters communicating decisions on applications;
- Processes applications for land and land development;
- Prepares inventory of allocated land and vested acquired land.
- Drafts vesting notices, orders and reservations of acquired land to relevant public institutions.
- Assists secretariat to the Commission Committee hearings on public land disputes and complaints;
- Undertakes field visits on monitoring of public land to ensure that public institutions assigned land sustainably manage that land for the intended purposes;
- Ingests data into the inventory managing Lessor/Lessee Relationships;
- Collects and collates information on status of registration of rights and interests in land in the country;
- Assists secretariat formulating guidelines for use by Public agencies, International organizations, Development partners, statutory bodies and State corporations;
- Maintains and implements individual annual work plans.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Law, Land Management, Land Administration, Real Estate Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Senior Physical Planner (1 Post)
Duties and responsibilities at this level include: –
- Overseeing the formulation of physical planning manuals, standards and guidelines;
- Coordinating research on matters relating to strategic national projects and programmes, human settlement patterns, urbanization patterns, urban sprawl and emerging methodologies, issues and trends;
- Coordinating preparation of county, metropolitan, regional, urban and rural physical development plans;
- Formulating strategies for public education, participation and engagement; overseeing the preparation of annual state of Physical Planning reports;
- Monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/programmes at the county and national levels;
- Preparing and implementing strategic plans and annual work plans; and facilitating continuous professional development of staff.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Urban and Regional Planning,
- Urban Planning or Town Planning or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Have six (6) years’ experience in the field of Physical Planning membership to a relevant professional body;
- Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to the Physical Planning function.
- Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
- Masters’ degree is an added advantage
Drilling Expert / Rig Operator/ Driller (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assembling and disassembling rigs and equipment at various site by connecting drill pipes, casings, power cables and drill heads.
- Working closely with an experienced driller to regulate, control, service pumps and drill equipment.
- Undertaking routine maintenance and repair under the supervision of the experienced driller.
- Manage the table, drilling mast and safety the other workers.
- Developing and designing vertical and horizontal drilling programs including casings, drill strings/bottom hole assembly, mud, air, bits and all directional components,
- Hydraulics optimization and bit selection.
- Daily drilling operations.
- Problem analysis and trouble shooting.
- Providing operational support when needed.
- Cost and drilling efficiency tracking and reporting.
- Promoting and ensuring exemplary health, safety and environmental practices.
- Conducting post-well analysis to determine areas for improvement.
Requirements for Appointment
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
- Have served in the grade of Senior Drilling Inspector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Be in possession of a Diploma in Water Engineering or Ground Water Engineering from a recognized institution or any other approved equivalent qualifications.
- Be able to do both mud and air drilling.
- Be able to interpret hydrogeological survey.
- Be able to do borehole design after drilling.
- Be able to do trouble shooting basic and maintenance.
- Valid driving license Class BCE and above.
Land Valuer (1 Post)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines; Land Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Collecting data for the National Land Value Index;
- Collecting and analysing market data for valuation purposes;
- Apportioning rents following sub-divisions, change of user and lease extension;
- Undertaking Stamp Duty valuation;
- Inspecting land and properties for rating, purchase, sale and leasing purposes;
- Making searches on titles in land registries for various valuation purposes:
- Calculating areas from building plans and maps;
- Measuring buildings in the field for valuation and preparing plans and lists of plot owners and areas affected by land acquisition projects; and
- Filing stamp duty valuation reports.
Gis Officer III– Job Group K (1 Post)
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography or its equivalent;
- Higher National Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, Geography or its equivalent with 3 years experience.
Key Tasks:
- Designing maps, graphics, illustrations and layouts;
- Communicating information through the use of color, symbols, style and other means;
- Using computers to compile and produce graphs for specialist and general users;
- Researching, selecting and evaluating map source data for use in the preparation or revision of maps and charts to various scales;
- Analyzing and evaluating map able information;
- Liaising with surveyors and designers;
- Collating data provided by remote sensing techniques (the means by which spatial and environmental data about the earth are acquired by sensors located in satellites and aircraft);
- Operating a photogram metric plotting instrument or a digital photogram metric workstation (DPW), which views the photographs stereoscopically, or in a 3d format;
- Design, maintenance and manipulation of geographical information (Gdatabases;
- Working with geographical information systems (GIS) to see, model and analyze landscape features;
- Using desktop publishing packages to edit and formulate information;
- Capturing, maintaining and outputting digital geographic data;
- Generalizing map data to allow for a reduction in scale (derived mapping);
- Checking and appraising the content and accuracy of maps, charts and printing proofs;
- Keeping up to date with emerging specialist software;
Lab Technologist 1 Water Quality
Requirements for Appointment:
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Microbiology or any other equivalent from a recognized institution
- Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology with 3 years experience.
Key Tasks
- Analyze portable water samples on regular basis in order to ensure the final output meets the stipulated standards.
- Analyze wastewater samples on a regular basis in order to ensure the final output meets the stipulated standards.
- Record and maintain data of the results of the analysis and provide appropriate advice
- Determine of Laboratory working equipment and ensure that its readily available
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment
- Ensure collection of samples and specimens and prepare media, as required.
- Plan, supervise evaluate and co-ordinate laboratory work.
- Identify the working tools and materials needed and ensure that they are readily available in the right quality and quantity.
- Keep laboratory records.
- Keep truck of use of supplies in the laboratory to ensure that they are within the stipulated limits.
- Maintenance of Laboratory cultures.
Sewerage Officer III
Requirements for Appointment:
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Water Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Water Resource Management or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Water Technology/ Engineering with 3 years experience in sewerage setup.
Key Tasks
- To ensure effective operations and maintenance of the sewage treatment plants
- Carry out review meetings in the unit and on the job training to motivate staff to perform in accordance with the standards of safety competence laid down by the company
- Take overall supervision of the day-to-day operations of the sewage treatment works
- Plan and coordinate activities in the treatment plants
- Safeguard all the assets and equipment against loss and damage.
- Prepare budget and control costs and expenditure in the unit
- Maintain proper work records and prepare periodic reports of the unit.
- Convene and preside over monthly meetings within the unit
- Keep and observe working hours as given in the terms and conditions of service in force
- Ensure effluent discharged into the rivers meet the required standards
- Prepare the annual budget for the unit section and control expenditure.
- Maintain sufficient and useful technical data and information for the management and decision making.
Sewerage Operators– Job Group F (4 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain Sewage Treatment Plant- Screen maintenance, degritting of channels, rodding of filters, maintenance of all the ponds.
- Monitor and record flow rates, electrical performances
- Preparation of reports and record keeping
- Carry out minor repairs and maintenance of machinery and systems
- Identify the tools required
- Report any fault at the plant to the Sewerage Technician II
Requirements for Appointment
- KCSE D Certificate OR Proof of 3 years’ previous experience as a sewerage operator
Office Administrative Assistant II
Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize respective offices.
- Carry out word processing duties for respective offices.
- Maintain proper organized office, clean, and that supply and control of stationary and office materials are in place.
- Maintain and provide appointment and reception services.
- Taking dictation, transcription notes, typing and preparing reports/ letters
- Maintain availability of office correspondence and filling all correspondences at all time.
- Attending to all incoming and outgoing messages
- Maintaining sound filling system in the office
- Operating photocopies machine
- Receiving and attending to visitors’ enquiries
- Ensuring safety and confidentiality of the office
Requirements for Appointment
- Diploma in Secretarial studies from Kenya National Examinations Council or Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES and Gstages I, II &IIfrom KNEC
- Certificate in Public relations and customer care course not lasting not less than two weeks from Kenya School of Government or any other government training Institution
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized Institution
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Public Communications Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate public relations and communication related meetings
- Coordinate public relations related activities including publishing of magazines, brochures, handbook etc
- Coordinate program, events, among them outreach programs
- Coordinating, accompanying and receiving all visitors and delegations to and from the
- municipality ensuing all protocols issued are observed
- Coordinating the municipalities broadcast unit /media aspect
- Assist in developing communication strategies
- Coordinate all corporate social responsibilities and
- Any other duty allocated from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
- For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
- (Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism & Mass Communication, Media and film from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer applications
- Significant experience in the field or a related one will be an added advantage
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSMean Grade C(minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Senior Driver – Job Group G (3 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drives company vehicles as assigned
- Maintains general cleanliness of the vehicle and performs minor maintenance services
- Report any defects to supervisor
- Make and update daily vehicles reports
- Maintain daily log of official trips and fuel consumption
- Ensure that vehicle is regularly serviced.
- Ensure that the vehicle has the necessary approval for all its movement.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bea Kenyan Citizen;
- KCSE Certificate
- At least six (6) years’ experience as a driver either in the public or private sector;
- A valid driving license free from any current endorsement (s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
- Passed Occupational Trade test II for Drivers;
- Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile-Association (Aof Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of aes and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
ICT Officer I – (2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process data for use by the CMT and other managers and/or the Board of Directors.
- Provide technical support to the ICT users.
- Check computers for fraud and viruses.
- Identify and clean any virus traced.
- In liaison with payroll officer ensure that the payroll is produced promptly at the end of each month.
- Ensure that the computer network is well maintained and managed.
- Maintain system back-up.
- Maintain utmost confidentiality and security of passwords.
- Ensure that the system documentation and operations manuals are available and maintained.
- Formulate budget for the unit.
- Ensure implementation of maintenance schedules for the computers.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s degree in IT/ICT, Media, Film or computer Studies or its equivalent
- Certificate in Computer applications
- Significant experience in the field or a related one will be an added advantage
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Principal Clerical Officer (Customer Care )
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and keep proper consumer records
- Filing of consumer files and updating
- Maintain security of the records and the system.
- Open consumer accounts and files
- Maintains consumer files movement record
- Ensure that consumer’s files are properly maintained and secured.
- Supervises registry staff.
- Make sure bills are checked.
Requirements for Appointment
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSCMean Grade C (Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Certificate in journalism and mass communication or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;
- A diploma in journalism & mass communication or its equivalent and a certificate in customer service will be an added advantage.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Auditor II – Jg ‘k’
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure efficient coordination and control of audit operations,
- Identify activities subject to audit coverage.
- Plan and perform audit tasks
- Review existing controls
- Train audit staff on controls
- Evaluate and assesses the degree of risk inherent in audit costs involved
- Ensure assets are safeguarded and properly utilized
- Determine adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems
- Liaise with external auditors
- Investigate Audit disciplinary cases
- Design Audit programmes/plan.
Requirements for Appointment
- For appointment to the grade of a candidate must have the following qualification: –
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration
- Accounting optioand a pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants
- CPExamination or it’s recognized equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification
- Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIand in good standing
- Proficiency in Certificate Computer Packages
Clerical Officer I– Job Group G (7 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collecting statistical records;
- Carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information;
- Filing receipts;
- Receiving, sorting out, filing and dispatching correspondence;
- Receiving, recording, folioing and filing applications for new water connections;
- Disconnect and reconnect water supply as required
- Prepare final account
- Test meters
- Rehabilitation of new lines and old lines
- Extension of water lines
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSMean Grade C (minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Certificate in Accounting, Business Management, Information Studies / Computer Studies, Stores or Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Diploma in any of the above disciplines with valid registration with a professional body with a good standing OR proof of 3 years’ experience in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Technician II (Revenue Water & Sewer) – Job Group J (6 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Requirements for Appointment:
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Diploma in Water Technology /Engineering or its equivalent OR Artisan Certificate in plumbing with 3 years’ experience OR Proof of 2 years previous experience on clerical duties in a water service provider and; relevant academic qualification will be an added advantage
Key Tasks:
- Disconnect and reconnect water supply as required
- Prepare final account
- Test meters
- Rehabilitation of new lines and old lines
- Extension of water lines
- Installation of bulk meters and consumer meters
- Repair leakages
- Raise meters.
Chief Clerical Officer (HR & Admin)
Job Summary:
- Administer employment terms and conditions
Key Tasks:
- Coordinate mater of training and staff development
- Coordinate matters relating to man power planning
- Administer leave and related issues
- Administer medical scheme and related issues
- Administer salary and allowances
- Ensuring that all offices are well maintained and staffed
- Prepare materials required for administrative
- Co-ordinate staff appraisals industrial relations and staff welfare matters
- Maintain and update staff records
- Oversee the cleanliness of offices and facilities.
- Administer salaries and allowances.
Requirements for Appointment
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSMean Grade C (Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management (HRM),
- Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Records Management lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognized institution;
- A diploma / degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Senior Meter Reader II– Job Group J (2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assign duties to meter readers
- To make sure meter reading exercise for the month is completed within the given time and respective bills are delivered in time.
- To ensure that all customers with meter are billed accurately every month.
- To ensure that UFW percentage is reduced.
- To ensure that all defective meter are replaced immediately.
Requirements for Appointment
- Diploma Water Engineering or its equivalent OR KCSE Certificate with proof of 5 years experience as a meter reader.
Artisans [Plumbers] Job Group G (15 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures, including pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures.
- Inspect plumbing systems to identify issues, assess damage, and determine appropriate repairs or replacements.
- Diagnose plumbing problems and develop solutions, including troubleshooting leaks, clogs, and other issues.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan plumbing installations and repairs.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on plumbing systems, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting components.
- Keep accurate records of work performed, including materials used, hours worked, and services provided.
- Use plumbing tools and equipment safely and effectively, following proper procedures and precautions.
- Respond to emergency plumbing calls and provide timely assistance to clients as needed.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and excellent customer service in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Artisan certificate in plumbing or its equivalent OR Trade Test with proof of 3 years previous experience as a plumber in a water service provider and; relevant academic qualification will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience as a plumber, with a strong technical background in plumbing systems and installations.
- Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and repair plumbing issues efficiently.
- Proficiency in using plumbing tools and equipment, including wrenches, pipe cutters, soldering irons, and drain augers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy in work.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to perform plumbing tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working in confined spaces.
Meter Readers (14 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meter reading.
- Delivery of Water Bills.
- Delivery of Reminder Notices.
- Monitor and manage the distribution of notices, reminder notices, registration notices and bills.
- Update and countercheck the disconnection list in relation to the number of noticed distributed.
- Take note and compile a list of customers to be reconnected and ensure that reconnections are done on the day of payment.
- Identification, reporting and disconnection of illegal connections.
- Distributing and collecting applications for new domestic connections.
- Updating the record of registered customers.
Qualifications.
- KCSE mean grade D and 2 years’ experience as a meter reader in a water service provider.
- Certificate in Water Technology / Engineering or its equivalent will be an added advantage
Electrician II – (3 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake routine checks and preventive maintenance of electrical equipment and appliances
- Undertake installation, servicing and maintenance of all electrical equipment and instruments.
- Assist in preparing electrical equipment/s specifications for purchase orders.
- Recommends important or modification of existing electrical equipment or appliances.
- Provides input to the annual preventive maintenance schedule and recommends equipment upgrades or replacement.
- Liaison with KPLC in ensuring continuous power supply to boreholes, water and waste water works pumping stations and offices
Requirements for Appointment
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Installations OR Previous work experience will be an added advantage.
- KCSE certificate.
- Computer skills
Method of Application
Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record. Applications to be hand delivered to the following address:- The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nandi County Public Service Board, P.O Box 802 – 30300, KAPSABET.
Applications must be received by 5.00 pm on 20th November 2024.