Marsabit County Assembly Jobs
The County Assembly of Marsabit Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176(1) and County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, section 12(7b);
1. Deputy Clerk
MBT/CASB/2014/1
One Position
Duties and responsibilities
General supervision of all departments
External relations including international, inter-parliamentary relations, conferences and protocol affairs.
Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the work of the County Assembly and increasing public accessibility and awareness and the operations.
Offering procedural advice to the Speaker, other Presiding officers and members of County Assembly as required and overseeing the proceedings of the house;
Preparation and presentation of orientation programmes for newly elected members of County Assembly.
Introduction and management of Legislative internship programmes.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the clerk.Requirements for appointment
For appointment to the grade a person will have:
A degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
Meritoriously executed supervisory duties and responsibilities in a related organization for at least three (3) years.
Served in, and shown proven and enduring flair for parliamentary procedure and practice and have wider experience in the role, functions and operation of a legislature or local authority, through exhaustive service in all sphere of a legislative body.
Attended a Senior Management Course from a recognized body v. Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya2. Principal Clerk Assistant
MSBT/CASB/2014/02
Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and carrying out functions of either the legislative/procedural services and the committee services.
Coordinating the operations of a group of functions in the legislature.
Advising the Speaker, other presiding officers and members of the county assembly on legislative procedures and practices.
Coordinating operations of the speaker’s chambers.
Managing County Assembly procedure, practice, conventions, traditions and etiquette.
Offering administrative services to various types of County Assembly Service board
Coordinating activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for members of the assembly.
Any other duties assigned by the Clerk.Requirements for Appointment
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, law or Political Science from a recognized university.
Possess mastery of parliamentary procedure and practice and application of knowledge in the execution of the assigned functions, activities and tasks within a specified sector of County Assembly operations.
Be Computer literate with good command in spoken and written English.
Have served as a Clerk Assistant in the National Assembly or in similar capacity in Public or Private sector.
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya3. Director Policy and Research
MBT/CASB/2014/3
1 Position
Job Objective: The Director Policy and Research will be responsible for the implementation of policies and strategies of the County Assembly and for ensuring that there is a strong evidence-based debate in the sessions of the Assembly.
In particular the position holder will be responsible for: County Assembly Policies and Research Development:In Collaboration with the Speaker, County Clerk and Departmental Heads;
Implement the Policies and Strategies of the County Assembly.
Identify research and policy priorities that are relevant to the effective and functioning of the County Assembly.
Conduct original and secondary research to develop a comprehensive data base for the policy agenda of the County Assembly
Facilitate the establishment of a Resource Centre for reference and preparatory materials for the Members of the County Assembly and Staff to promote evidence-based debate and decision-making
Develop strategies for capacity development for the Members of the County Assembly, Select Committees and staff.
Build and maintain relationships with academic and research institutions to add value to the work of the County Assembly.
Liaising and work with County Assembly and Parliamentary Policy and Strategy Platforms and Forums to promote the exchange of ideas and information
Support the Members of the County Assembly, Select Committees and Staff in the preparations and drafting of sessional papers, bills and reports.
Identify and engage strategic partners and key stakeholders and develop collaborative relationships for technical and financial support towards the attainment of the goals of the County Assembly
Support Staff as necessary in drafting press releases, blog posts and publications of documents of the County Assembly
Carry out any other duties and responsibilities relevant to policy and research development as assigned by the County ClerkKey Qualifications and Requirements:
Essential Skills
A Bachelor’s Degree in any field relevant to policy development and research
Have 10 years’ working experience in high level technical and managerial positions
Experience and knowledge of the constitutional, governance, democratic and leadership processes
Good skills in assessments, surveys, research and documentation
Knowledge on Parliamentary institutions and processes
Good writing and communication skills
Good Training and Facilitation Skills
Experience on strategy and policy development
Experience in stakeholder engagement and public participation
Knowledge and Experience in Resource Mobilization
Experience and ability to promote teamwork and collaboration
Good general IT skills
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya4. Public Relations Officer I
MBT/CASB/2014/4
(1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting in sourcing for appropriate television and radio programs to disseminate information on activities of the County Assembly;
Documenting the Assembly events through video, photography and press cutting;
Preparing and placement of radio and TV infomercials;
Assisting in the preparation of exhibitions and tradeRequirements for Appointment
Be in possession of a Degree from a recognized institution
Shown merit work performance
Computer literate
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.5. Protocol Officer I
MBT/CASB/2014/5
(1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating all public relations related activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks, flyers, CDs etc
Updating of the website in liaison with the IT department;
Coordinating of the outreach program
Preparing press releases; reacting to media stories and proactive media reporting through the available channels
Coordinating with the Broadcast Unit on broadcast/ media aspectsRequirement for Appointment
Have Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
Must demonstrate administrative management skills and sound knowledge of media, public relations and communication ability;
Be competent in use of IT as a working tool.
Good administration, organization, and analytical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.6. Librarian I
MBT/CASB/2014/6
(1 Post)
Overall Purpose of the Job: To document the County heritage and history for future generations in accordance with the national collections documentation strategy for public access
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing and developing of books and journals (both papers and electronic as well as websites)
Managing and supporting the provision of reading lists and allocating lengths of loans.
Creating, updating and managing information resources both electronic and print.
Selecting and acquiring and cataloguing information using library and information software.
Producing reports, liaising with curators, updating records.
Assisting with current documentation tasks as required (for example, scanning documents and photographs).
Provision of the Selective Dissemination of Information service and preparation of Annual Reports.
Keep up to date with relevant professional development in the library sector.Requirement for Appointment
Diploma from a recognized institution in a specialized field;
A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
Good general IT skills and a proven ability to learn new applications.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
A team player with an ability to work under minimum supervision
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.7. Records Management Officer II
MBT/CASB/2014/7
(1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed in the Secret Registry.
Ensuring that letters are appropriately filed and marked to action officer
Controlling and opening of files
Updating file index
Ascertaining the general cleanliness of the registry
Guide and supervise staff
Ensuring security of information/files in the registry
pdating and maintaining up-to-date file movement recordsRequirements for Appointment
Be in possession of a Diploma or Certificate in Records Management from an institution recognized in Kenya
Shown merit work performance
Previous engagements in such position for 3 years
Computer literate
Good interpersonal skills
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.8. Public Participation Officer I
MBT/CASB/2014/8
(1 Post)
Job Objective: To liaise, co-ordinate, mobilise, inform and assist communities with access to services provided by County Assembly and to assist communities to identify and communicate their needs to the relevant committees of the County Assembly with the aim of bringing services closer to the people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inform and assist communities with access to the services provided by County assembly structures.
Determine the needs of communities and communicate these needs to the relevant committees.
Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing committees aimed at improved service delivery.
Compile reports and documents, as required, on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes.
Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by the County Assembly and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.Requirements for direct appointments
Minimum of Bachelor degree Community development, Sociology, Psychology and Communication, Marketing Public Relations and Media, Social studies or any other relevant field;
Must demonstrate communication ability; and
Be competent in use of IT as a working tool
Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution of KenyaApplication Criteria
1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit their applications letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone, copies of relevant Academic and professionalcertificates, National Identity Card or passport, and any other relevant s upporting documents.
2. In addition, applicants for the advertised Positions should submit certificates of clearance from;
The Ethics and Anti Corruptions Commission,
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department, and
The Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with chapter six of the Constitution3. Candidates with Foreign Degrees MUST obtain accreditation from Commission of Higher Education of Kenya.
4. All applications should be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly indicate the position applied for and the reference on the top left corner of the envelope and be addressed to;
Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Marsabit
P. O. Box 29-60500
Marsabit
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the office of the Clerk of the County Assembly located at the former County Council of Marsabit so as to reach him not later than 13th May 2014 during office working hours.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.