Research Careers Trans-Nzoia County

Research Careers in Kenya 2013.
County Government of Trans-Nzoia
Trans-Nzoia County Assembly
Vacancies
The Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
Senior Research Officer (1 post) Ref: TN/CAS/ 2013/15 &
Research Assistant (1 post) Ref: TN/CAS/2013/16
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of an officer in this position include:
i. Provision of non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, Committees and staff of Parliament;
ii. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options;
iii. Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis;
iv. Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions; and,
v. Providing technical back up to County Assembly committees.
(b) Requirements for Direct Appointments:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:
i. Served as Research Officer or an equivalent position in either the public or the private sector for at least three (5) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a specialized discipline including Economics, Agriculture; Environmental quality, Sociology, Political science, international trade/commerce and other Science related fields;
iii. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research, with particular emphasis on public policy analysis;
iv. An ability to write, edit in a clear, concise and understandable manner;
v. Satisfactorily served as Research Officer in similar positions with comparable responsibilities in like organizations/reputable research institution; and
vi. Have at least three years continuous work experience.
Applications including curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly Building,
P. O. Box 4221 – 30200,
Kitale.
Closing date: Friday 24th August, 2013. At 12:00 noon.
Any application received after this date shall not be considered.

Procurement Jobs Trans Nzoia County

Procurement Careers in Kenya 2013.
County Government of Trans-Nzoia
Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Vacancies
The Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
Senior Procurement Officer (1 post)
Ref: TN/CAS/2013/13
a) Duties and Responsibilities:
The officer is responsible for:
i. Planning and co-ordination of supplies management services;
ii. Enforcement of Government regulations, systems and procedures;
iii. Preparation of supplies estimates of expenditure and control of Vote;
iv. Initiation of policy, review and updating of existing regulations, supplies management instructions, inspection, training and development of the supplies personnel.
v. Receiving requisitions and specifications from users, doing tendering, and acquisition of goods and services;
vi. Documentation of goods/services, and custody of documents and goods; and,
vii. Commissioning of procured services, issuing of goods, and retiring of boarded goods.
(b) Requirement for Appointment:
i. served as Senior Procurement Officer for at least 5 years or equivalent position in the public and/or private sector;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent;
iii. relevant Master’s degree; or
iv. Post graduate diploma in procurement/supplies management ; and,
v. Shown merit in job performance.
Applications including curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly Building,
P. O. Box 4221 – 30200,
Kitale.
Closing date: Friday 24th August, 2013. At 12:00 noon.
Any application received after this date shall not be considered.

County Senior Accounts Controller Jobs

Finance Jobs in Kenya 2013.
County Government of Trans-Nzoia
Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Vacancies
The Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
Senior Accounts Controller ( 1 post)
Ref: TN/CAS/2013/12
The office will be responsible to the clerk for the efficient management of financial and accounting services in the assembly.
The duties and responsibilities will include;
i. Advising the Clerk on financial and accounting matters;
ii. Developing and executing financial and accounting management and control systems in line with the Public Finance Management act, 2012;
iii. Issuing financial management instructions and maintaining effective internal control systems;
iv. Coordinating the budget formulation, preparation, execution, accounting and reporting;
v. Monitoring, evaluating and overseeing the management of public finances and economic affairs of the Assembly;
vi. Any other duties as may be assigned by the clerk.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must;
i. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance) from a recognized university ( a masters degree will be an added advantage;
ii. Be a holder of CPA(K) or equivalent qualification;
iii. Have at least 5 years work experience, with at least two years at a management level;
iv. Shown merit in job performance.
Applications including curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly Building,
P. O. Box 4221 – 30200,
Kitale.
Closing date: Friday 24th August, 2013. At 12:00 noon.
Any application received after this date shall not be considered.

Senior Finance Officer Jobs Kenya

Finance Jobs in Kenya 2013.
County Government of Trans-Nzoia
Trans-Nzoia County Assembly
Vacancies
The Trans-Nzoia County Assembly Service Board wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
Senior Finance Officer/ Planning Officer
(1 post) Ref: TN/CAS/2013/11
(a) Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Processing of budgetary supply matters as well as planning;
ii. Initial evaluation and scrutiny of expenditure proposals and compilation of information required in the budgetary processes;
iii. Processing of annual, forward and revised estimates of recurrent and development expenditures;
iv. Initial action for the budgeting of donor financed projects and review of financial implementation of such projects;
v. Control of expenditure commitments as may pertain to Parliament; and,
vi. Monitoring commitments, expenditures and reimbursements.
(b) Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must be in possession of either a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a postgraduate qualification in planning or economics. In addition an applicant must have served in the grade of Finance Officer III or in an equivalent position for at least three (5) years; and have shown merit and ability in work performance and results. (A masters degree shall be an added advantage)
Applications including curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly Building,
P. O. Box 4221 – 30200,
Kitale.
Closing date: Friday 24th August, 2013. At 12:00 noon.
Any application received after this date shall not be considered.