Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: collecting and collating data on human resource management; processing documents on various human resource functions including recruitment, placement, payroll, pension and other human resource functions; updating staff establishment; implementing human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; and updating and maintaining an up-to-date human resource information database as per set procedures and policies.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/ Business Administration, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution Plus
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Possession of a Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate with a valid practicing certificate will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: collecting and collating data on human resource management; processing documents on various human functions including recruitment, placement, payroll, pension and other human resource functions; updating staff establishment; implementing human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Certified Public Secretaries Examination Part I or its accepted equivalent qualification; and
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills.
• (Possession of a Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) certificate with a valid practicing certificate will be an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed in a registry to undertake the following duties and responsibilities: ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondence and bring-ups; receiving ad dispatching letters and maintaining related registers; preparing disposal schedules and disposing dead files in accordance with relevant Government regulations.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Information Science/Records Management or any other social sciences degree from a recognized institution; and
•  Certificate in computer applications skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. The officer will work under the guidance of a senior officer. An officer at this level will be deployed in a registry where duties and responsibilities will entail: receiving, sorting, opening, filing, minuting and distribution of mail; dispatching of mail and guiding on files disposal.

 Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Records/Information Management, Library/Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: taking oral dictation; word and data processing; managing e-office; ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment; maintaining an up-todate filing system in the office; operating office equipment; managing office protocol; managing office petty cash; handling telephone calls and appointments; supervising office cleanliness and undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

 Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C-(minus) with at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);
• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES&GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects: –
  • Typewriting III (50 w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III;
  • Shorthand II (80 w.p.m);
  • Business English II/Communications I;
  • Office Practice II;
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Commerce II;
  • Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: taking oral dictation; word and data processing from manuscripts; operating office equipment; ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointments; and undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-(minus) with at least C(plain) in English or Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES &GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
  • Typewriting II (minimum 40 w.p.m)/Computerized Document
  • Processing II;
  • Business English I/Communications I;
  • Office Practice I;
  • Commerce I;
• OR
  • Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations
  • Council; and,
• Certificate in Computer Proficiency

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: planning of office accommodation and layout; facilitating transport and travelling services; maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory; ensuring payment of bills; facilitating movement of assets; carrying out general maintenance of buildings and furniture; facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events; collecting and collating data on development activities; providing input in the monitoring and evaluating of community projects; providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level; and, disseminating information to the public.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- working with communities to identify and mobilize local resources for the implementation of development projects; guiding communities develop Community Action Plans (CAPs); liaising with local communities and other development agencies in implementing community development programs; identify self-help groups and community based organizations for registration; collecting sex and disability disaggregated data for all social development programs; collecting social development related data for planning, guiding communities and self-help groups to identify their social economic needs mobilizing communities to implement their development projects and mainstream disability in programs and projects.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: -Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Gender and Development or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is 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 will entail:- implementing environmental management plans; participating in environmental audits and following up of implementation of the recommendations; maintaining register of compliance to environmental legislation, propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation; complying with occupational health and safety programs; inspecting waste generation and disposal ; and complying with the county’s environment management policy

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Environmental Institute of Kenya or relevant professional body; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is 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 will entail: -preparing sketch and scheme designs and production drawings; interpreting client’s requirements; disseminating research findings and promotion of wider application of innovative processes and materials technology; and ensuring proper post contract administration.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor degree in Architecture or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be Registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is 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 will entail:- designing, installing and maintaining electrical engineering services in offices, conferences, complexes, educational institutions, public buildings and centralized catering and laundry units; collecting and compiling data in consultation with the user of facilities to determine the appropriate development requirements; and supervising installation work carried out by contractors

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is 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 will entail: – preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on site, site remeasurements; and preparing variation orders

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline: Building Economics, Quantity Surveying or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be Registered as an engineer with a relevant professional association of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and Responsibilities will entail: preparing preliminary design and supervision of construction and maintenance of structures.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities; preparing specifications; and assisting in the preparation of payment certificates

 Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in Technical Certificate Part III in any of the following disciplines: – Quantity Survey, Building/Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: carrying out regular and distance measurements and computation for low density topographical surveys and general boundary surveys

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Land Surveying or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpretation of Architectural and Engineering drawings and checking minor repairs and alteration of existing buildings.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Civil Engineering; Quantity Survey; Building Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technician Part III or equivalent and relevant qualifications from recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Director. Duties and responsibilities s will entail: -assisting in formulation of operation strategies for the promotion and development of tourism and wildlife conservation; assist in the development and maintenance of the necessary linkages with hoteliers, private tour operators, wildlife conservancies and other stakeholders; assist in overseeing the enforcement of County tourism and wildlife conservation regulations and legislation in consultation with relevant agencies; assist in management in matters related to marketing; planning and regulation of tourism in the county; assist in the development and implementation of strategies to market Laikipia as a preferred tourism and conference tourism destination;

assist in collecting and collating data related to tourism and wildlife conservation; assist in mapping, creating and updating database on tourism and wildlife conservation; assist in monitoring performance on growth and development of Tourism and wildlife conservation sector within the county; promoting Laikipia as a preferred

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tours and Travel Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, and;
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capabilities, and;
• Have certificate in computer applications skills.
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on tourist arrival in the County, assisting in developing and designing strategies to increase tourist arrival in the County; development and production of publicity and promotional materials for Laikipia County as a tourist destination; assist in hotel classification and enforcement of existing laws; hotel inspection/investigation and instituting litigation at Subcounty and ward level

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tours and Travel Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, and;
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: arrange market promotion materials, collect and assemble market information data to market tourism, investigate and inspect hotels and other tourist facilities, verify tickets issued to visitors accessing tourist attraction sites and handle minor administrative duties

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Tours and Travel Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be reporting to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- developing and implementing policies, regulations, projects and programs related to Trade, and Enterprise Development; providing Business Development Services; capacity building of MSMEs and linkages with other training and financial institutions; management of Credit Schemes for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); collection, analysis and dissemination of business information and management of County business information Centre’s; conducting County, bilateral, regional and international trade at the County level; nationally and countywide; formulating, coordinating and implementing trade and enterprise development policies, programs and projects on ICT platforms Other duties and responsibilities will entail: -preparing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on implementation of strategic plans, budgets, performance management system and coordinating staff management and development

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Be a holder of Bachelor Degree either in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -collecting and compiling economic and trade related data; disseminating trade information; compiling data on recovery of loans owed to the Joint Loans Board (JLB) facilitating trade promotion activities; and participating in the implementation of trade related development projects.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Marketing, Finance & Banking, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurship, International Trade or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution, and;
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviewing investment performance and recommending changes to an investment strategy, including making adjustments to the asset mix, rebalancing the portfolio, or adding new holdings to the fund; monitoring the performance of individual investments within a fund, identifying any issues that may affect performance, and taking appropriate action; monitoring compliance with regulations regarding disclosure of fees and other information to investors; supervising the activities of other staff members in the department, including financial analysts, accountants, and administrative assistants; preparing reports required by regulatory agencies or other interested stakeholders/ parties; preparing quarterly or annual reports summarizing the status of each fund’s investments, performance history, and other pertinent data; creating new accounts for new clients and terminating inactive accounts; operating computer software programs that track investor accounts and other business operations; maintaining accurate records of fund activity and investor information, such as account balances and transaction histories

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Co-operative Development, Entrepreneurship or equivalent and relevant qualifications from recognized institution with five (5) years’ professional experience at managerial level;

OR

• Diploma in Co-operatives Management with at least ten (10) years’ professional experience in managerial position.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be reporting to the chief officer. Specific duties will entail:- ; formulating, coordinating and implementing co-operative development policies, procedures, rules and regulations; promoting and registering Co-operative societies; promoting savings and credit, finance investment, marketing, education and training; promoting co-operative ventures and value-addition; promoting co-operative marketing and research; resolving co-operative disputes, regulating co-operative organizations/institutions; carrying out co-operative education and training; savings mobilization, promoting and developing co-operative development projects; enforcement of compliance with the co-operative legislation; monitoring performance on growth and development of the co-operative movement and providing leadership and direction to staff in the division.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level
• Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree in Co-operatives, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -examining all books of accounts of co-operative societies in accordance with the law, rules and regulations; preparing detailed audit observations; and verifying statement of accounts and reporting the findings to immediate supervisors.

Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics (2nd Upper), Mathematics, Statistics or Co-operative Management from a recognized institution;

OR

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya Part III or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) part IV from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is 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 will entail: – enforcing the co-operative legislation; advising societies on proper conduct of meetings and implementing co-operative development policies

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Co-operative Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – advising cooperative societies on matters relating to specialized activities such as marketing, credit, financing, training and education, accounting and management; collecting data on areas of potential co-operative activities; collecting primary co-operative data for analysis and for policy formulation

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Cooperative Management, Co-operative Auditing, Marketing, Internal Auditing or Finance or from a recognized institution; and

OR

• Part I of Certified Public Secretary (CPS II) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills

The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: – participating in the formulation, development and implementation, monitoring and review of policies, laws and strategies in the animal health sector; planning and coordinating programs on the control and eradication of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and pests; and compiling and interpreting technical reports; evaluating slaughterhouse designs and making recommendations for approval; enforcing food safety and quality assurance regulations on local and export slaughter houses and in animal products processing plants; evaluating export/import request documents in respect to live animals, animal products, by-products and inputs and making appropriate recommendations; planning field efficacy trials for drugs, vaccines and acaricides ; disseminating information on animal health, products and markets; collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services; coordinating veterinary services at ports of entry; organizing disease search, investigations, monitoring, mapping and outbreak responses; carrying out investigations on antimicrobial and acaricides resistance; liaising with training institutions on training and development of staff, students and interns; planning collaborative activities with relevant stakeholders in the animal health sector; and coordinating inspection of private veterinary practices and input outlets in collaboration with Kenya Veterinary Board. Other duties and responsibilities will entail: -preparing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on implementation of strategic plans, budgets, performance management system and coordinating staff management and development

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level
• Be in possession of a Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution
• Be Registered by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities.

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations; participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programs; treating sick animals; advising on good veterinary practices; collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• B registered by Kenya Veterinary Board, and;
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;- preparing livestock technical information, providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching, promoting economic livestock farming, participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstration, farmer field schools and farm visits, participating in collaborative research activities, disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation, implementing livestock production programs/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding programs, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry intervention and capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines; – Animal science, Animal production, Agriculture, Apiculture, food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agriculture Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will involve; – assisting in delivering fisheries extension services including conducting field days and training fishers; collecting and compiling fisheries statistical data; participating in fish quality assurance activities and marketing; and value addition.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Diploma in either Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-participating in animal health field demonstrations and agricultural shows; participating in sample collection and dispatch; inspecting livestock stock routes; and collecting data and writing technical reports; demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting; carrying out vaccination,closedcastration,dehorning,eartagging,branding,deworming,disbudding,d ocking,debeaking and hoof trimming; carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting; keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production, dipping data; and maintaining dairy units.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Animal Health and Production, Environmental Health, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Poultry Science, Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology or Animal Husbandry from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail; meat inspection; carrying out simple treatment of animals, participating in disease research and reporting, demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting, carrying out vaccination and undertaking closed castration, dehorning, deworming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines; – Animal Health, Animal Health and Production or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Must have a six-month Certificate in Meat Inspection from a recognized institution;
• be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail; carrying out simple treatment of animals, participating in disease research and reporting, demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting, carrying out vaccination and undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines; – Animal Health, Animal Health and Production or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Certificate in Computer application skills
• Possession of certificate in Artificial Insemination (AI) from a Government Institution will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:- Carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production, accompanying extension team during farm visits and farmer training; participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information; collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning; participating in collaborative research activities; collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment’s.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; – Animal Health and Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural Resource Management or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-Coordinating of the review and formulation of general policies on procurement of works and ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all road works; budgeting, carrying out Quality Assurance of Roads Services; Managing consultations with donors, GOK officials, private sector, Civil Society groups and other associations; coordinating the evaluation and monitoring the adherence and compliance with the set commitments and indicators in the Departmental Performance contract and be responsible for the overall planning; supervision of contraction, rehabilitation and maintenance of classified and unclassified roads; preparation of tender documents; monitor the execution of roads development projects and supervision and training of engineers and technical staff in the Directorate; maintenance of vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment; allocation of resources to ensure the optimum utilization and working efficiency of all vehicles, plant and equipment maintained by the Department’s workshops and asset register of the same; assessing the future workload and planning the development of workshops, manpower and financial/resources; provision of technical advice and assistance to other departments, client departments, government bodies, public and private sector on matters relating to mechanical engineering, motor Vehicles, plant and equipment and staff management and development.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical (Automotive) or Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
• Be Registered with the Professional Body in the professional field;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County; a
• Have a certificate in Computer Proficiency
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage)

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – Preparing Physical Development Plans; undertaking feasibility studies on physical, social economic and regional, urban areas and cities; implementing physical plans for national, regional, urban areas and cities: processing development applications and maintaining physical planning records

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Degree in any of the following areas: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning; Town Planning or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Association in good standing
• Be Registered with the Professional Body in the professional field; and,
• Certificate in Computer application skills

Duties and Responsibilities

. This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer will work under supervision of a more Senior Officer. Specific duties will include:- Carrying out surveys on housing and human settlement issues; analyzing data on Housing to inform policy and decision making; registration and categorization of newly complicated County Government Housing and building; maintenance of the building register; surveying of structures and condition and estimate for building renovation and maintenance works; administration of lease; generating project reports; preparing cost estimates for developing appropriate building technology Centre’s; identification of office accommodation; collection and review of rent; determination of demand and supply for rental houses; preparation of projects briefs; identification of Land and old estate for re-development: and collection for market up-date

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following Land Economics, Building Economics, Land Administration, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management. Building Economics, Regional/Urban Planning, Construction Management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: Assist in designing of mechanical engineering service in government buildings and construction works; interpretation, installation and inspection of Architectural and Engineering drawings at construction sites; Examine mechanical systems and equipment in government buildings and construction works; and checking repairs and alteration of existing buildings.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – Assist in designing of electrical and electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works; Inspect the installation of the electrical wiring for heating and air-conditioning systems, appliances and other components in government buildings and construction works; Examine electrical systems and equipment in government buildings and construction works; Inspect new and existing sound and security systems, wiring, lighting, motors and generating equipment in government buildings and construction works; and, assist in repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic installations in government buildings and construction works.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Electrical Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from recognized institution; and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – Supervising all roads construction and maintenance works; preparing and maintaining site records and other road work records; preparing roadwork programs in liaison with the supervisor; selecting and locating suitable materials for Road works; assisting in collecting data on road inventory; ensuring that all site records are prepared on time and submitted as required; advising on priorities for maintenance programs;

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Survey or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Proficiency in computer applications skills

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. A Plant Operator at this level will work under guidance of a senior Plant Operator. Duties and responsibilities will entail: operating machines of ‘difficult rating’ C; assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns; liaising with plant mechanics for servicing; making daily and weekly oil checks; maintaining and ensuring safe custody of working tools. and maintaining the cleanliness of plants.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade ‘D’ Plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
• Possess a valid driving license free from current endorsements for class (es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate.
• Be able to operate at least two (2) Plants of ‘difficult rating’ C; and,
• Certificate in computer applications.