1. CHIEF OFFICER INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSFORMATION (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)

JOB GROUP: CPSB 02(S)
NO. OF POSTS: 1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE: Contract
BASIC SALARY: Kshs. 133,870 – 197,800
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Efficient utilization of funds and other Public resources placed at their disposal as they shall be the authorized officers in respect of exercise of delegated powers; and
2. Giving effect to lawful directives of County Executive Committee Members and keeping them informed of all important activities and events;
3. The administration of the County department
4. Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector goals.
5. Development and implementation of County’s strategic and Integrated Development Plans and sector development plans
6. Implementation of policies, regulations and laws
7. Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
8. Promotion of National Values and Principles as well as ensuring compliance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
9. Determine, manage and develop the department’s workforce including execution of performance contracts and appraisal of staff
10. Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan citizen.
2. Have a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
3. Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
4. Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a managerial position
5. Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
6. Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
7. Be a strategic thinker and results oriented
8. Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
9. Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines
10. Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
11. Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution
12. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
13. Be computer literate.

2. DIRECTOR GOVERNANCE
JOB GROUP: CPSB 03 (R)
NO. OF POSTS: 1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE: PENSIONABLE/ CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Ksh. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and responsibilities
1. Organization, direction, control and coordination of the functions of governance.
2. Initiate development of appropriate County Department policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of department.
3. Ensure operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units in the County
4. Preparation of department plans and budgets
5. Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
6. Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration and public service departmental affairs.
7. Interpret and apply National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals.
8. Facilitating intra and inter-governmental relations and conflict resolution;
9. Overseeing safe custody of county government assets;
10. Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the county;
11. Coordinating the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan;
12. Ensuring the development and review of the departmental annual work plans and budgets;
13. Managing departmental performance;
14. Overall management and development of staff.
15. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for appointment
1. 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.
2. Served in the grade of Deputy Director Administration for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the public service or private sector.
3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Management/ Community Development or any other social science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
4. Certificate in a management course from a recognized institution
5. Have Knowledge of ICT.

3. DIRECTOR PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
JOB GROUP: CPSB 03 (R)
NO. OF POSTS: 1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE: PENSIONABLE/ CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Ksh. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Initiation/review of public communications policy and design of appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
2. Initiating research on various public communication issues and developing appropriate interventions; Developing standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions.
3. Liaise with the Office of the Public Communications. identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
4. Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
5. Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions,
6. Preparing media supplements, documentaries, press release/media features;
7. Deployment of public communications personnel;
8. Succession planning as well as ensuring training and development of public communications
Requirements for Appointment
1. Must be A Kenyan Citizen
2. A University Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication/ Communication Studies/ Information Sciences/ Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
3. MBA or advanced degree in communication, marketing or related field is preferable and will be an added advantage
4. At least 5 years’ experience in communication
5. Computer application Certificate
6. Membership to the relevant professional bodies

4. DIRECTOR PROTOCOL
JOB GROUP: CPSB 03 (R)
NO. OF POSTS: 1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE: PENSIONABLE/ CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Ksh. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage and oversee protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines within the Office of the governor.
2. Implement County and Office of the governor protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines.
3. Plan and organize incoming and outgoing Office of the County and Governor visits.
4. Maintain contacts of local and foreign stakeholders.
5. Coordinate protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events.
6. Organize and coordinate official events.
7. Coordinate processing of passports and other travel documents.
8. Receive, accompany and see off official delegations and Office of the Governor’s guests;
9. Engage with Government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
10. Prepare periodic departmental reports.
11. Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff to meet the set targets.
Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in from a recognized university.
2. A Master’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
3. Knowledge and work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
4. Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in protocol function.
5. Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
6. Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity

JOB GROUP: CPSB 03 (R)
NO. OF POSTS: 2 POSTS
TERMS OF SERVICE: PENSIONABLE/ CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Ksh. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties And Responsibilities
1. Provide an integral link between the county and the respective stakeholders and other relevant offices both at county and at national level.
2. Coordinate donor and diaspora engagement meetings.
3. Coordinate logistics and activities for County officers and respective Stakeholders/investors on official duties.
4. Ensuring proper Planning and utilization of resources and carrying out general office administration duties.
5. Set and oversee Internal operating rules and regulations
6. Establish an efficient registry for effective record keeping. filing and tracking of all office Inventories, malls and files and monitoring their movement and effective correspondence and relaying the same to the county government.
7. Maintain an updated Inventory of office assets and liabilities and ensure their timely maintenance.
8. Attend regular sectorial and Intergovernmental meetings as delegated by the County Secretary.
9. Conduct periodic research in thematic areas from time to time and provide balanced analysis and assessments to inform Siaya County Government.
10. Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements For Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan Citizen.
2. A Bachelor’s degree holder in International relations & diplomacy. public administration, social science or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
3. Must have relevant work experience or related and equivalent position.
4. Must demonstrate strategic planning skills and ability to design and implement short term, medium- & long-term plans.
5. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 &232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
6. Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, meets deadlines and develops innovative recommendations and solutions to problems.
7. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Must be organized, motivated and a team player.
9. Computer literacy with all aspects of Microsoft Windows network; experience with database management a plus.
10. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

JOB GROUP: CPSB 03 (R)
NO. OF POSTS: 1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE: PENSIONABLE/ CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Ksh. 121,430 – 169,140 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Advising the Chief Officer Governance and Administration on all matters pertaining to human resource management in the County Public Service.
2. Providing strategic leadership in management of the human resource function in the County Government
3. Managing the staff establishment and the county structure
4. Managing the County wage bill, payroll and human resource records
5. Providing advisory on human resource issues
6. Coordinating research and development of human resource issues
7. Administration of staff welfare including staff medical scheme, GPA, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
8. Coordinating performance management in the County Government
9. Coordinating staff training and development and providing returns on the same
10. Managing staff disciplinary procedures in liason with the County Public Service Board
11. Liaising closely with the Public Service Board on human resource management issues.
12. Issuing administrative guidelines on the interpretation and implementation of Labour laws and other human resource related statutes and their relation with the County Public Service.
Requirements for Appointment
1. Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Human Resource Management or in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
2. Must have a first degree in Social Science, HRM or Business Administration (HR option)
3. Master’s degree in Human Resources/Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations/Public or Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Demonstrate high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of human resource and a thorough understanding of relevant emerging practices/techniques; and
5. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to transform them into Human Resource Management policies and programmes.
6. Must be a member of institute of human resource management (IHRM-K) and in good standing.
7. Must possess a valid practicing licence from the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM-K)
8. Must have attended and successfully completed Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than 6 weeks from a recognized institution or equivalent leadership course.

JOB GROUP: CPSB 04 (Q)
NO. OF POSTS: 03 POSTS
TERMS OF SERVICE: PENSIONABLE/CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Kshs. 99,900 – 133,870 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinating the management and supervision of the general administrative functions in  the Sub-County unit;
2. Developing policies and plans;
3. Ensuring effective service delivery;
4. Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
5. Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service;
6. Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
7. Maintaining the Sub County public service
8. Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86.
Requirements for Appointment
1. Served in the grade of Assistant Director Administration Service/Deputy Sub County Administrator for a period of a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
2. Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline; Public Administration, Business Administration /Management, Community Development or any other related field from recognized institution;
3. Master degree in any of the following; Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development any other Social Science from recognized institution will be an added advantage;
4. Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
5. Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
6. Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the administration function.

JOB GROUP: CPSB 06 (N)
NO. OF POSTS: 03 POSTS
TERMS OF SERVICE: CONTRACT
BASIC SALARY: Kshs. 56,370 – 87,360 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
2. Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
3. Implementing public service reforms;
4. Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
5. Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;

Requirements for Appointment
1. Serve in the grade of Principal Administration Officer/Ward Administrator for a period of a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
2. Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline; Public Administration, Business Administration /Management, Community Development or any other related field from recognized institution;
3. Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the administration function.

JOB GROUP:
CPSB 09 (K)
NO. OF POSTS:
1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
BASIC SALARY:
Ksh. 38,270 – 51,170 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assisting physically challenged (hearing impaired) individuals understand the proceedings during County Government events and functions;
2. Facilitating communication with the hearing impaired through sign language;
3. Serve as a liaison between County Government and the special needs community;
4. Providing accurate accounts of proceedings in sign language;
5. Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
1. Diploma in special needs education
2. Certificate in sign language interpretations from a recognized institution
3. Must be Computer literate;
4. Knowledge in brail writing and reading is added advantage.

JOB GROUP: CPSB 10 (J)
NO. OF POSTS: 1 POST
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE BASIC SALARY: Ksh. 31,270- 41,260 p.m.
ALLOWANCES: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Word and data processing; 
2. operating office equipment; ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records; 
3. attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointment; 
4. maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office; 
5. supervising of office cleanliness; 
6. managing petty cash; and 
7. undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment 
1. For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
2. Served in the grade of Office Administrative Assistant II, JG ‘H’or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
3. Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) from Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects;
4. Typewriting III (50 wpm)/Computerized Document Processing III;
5. Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
6. Business English III/Communication II;
7. Secretarial Duties II;
8. Office Practice II;
9. Commerce II;
    OR
1. Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council;
2. Certificate in Public Relations and Customer Care course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from the Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution.
3. Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
4. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

JOB GROUP: CPSB 13 (G)
NO. OF POSTS: 10 POSTS
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Enforcement of County government laws
2. Guarding County Government Property
3. Respond to incidents, and limit exposure
4. Reporting security incidences/breaches
5. Carrying out investigations and making reports
6. Carrying out and reporting security risks
7. Managing access control systems, employee and visitors’ identification
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan citizen of sound mind
2. Holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
3. Must be a person of high integrity
4. Self-driven and ability to work under minimal supervision
5. Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
6. Comply with Chapter six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Provide evidence of certificate of Good Conduct).