Chairperson and Members of the National Land Commission Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

The Selection Panel for Chairperson and Members of the National Land Commission
 

(The National Land Commission Act, 2012)
 

Declaration of Vacancies
 

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 7 and 8 of the National Land Commission Act, (No. 5 of 2012) and the First Schedule thereto, the Selection Panel invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of Chairperson and eight (8) Members of the National Land Commission. 

In the spirit of promoting the national values and principles of governance of inclusiveness, equality and protection of the marginalized, women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
 

A. Vacancy for the Position of Chairperson of the National Land Commission 

Number of Vacancies: 1

For appointment as Chairperson of the National Land Commission, a person should:
 

(a) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
 

(b) have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years in matters relating to any of the  following fields:-
 

(i) Public administration;
 

(ii) Land management and administration;
 

(iii) Management of natural resources;
 

(iv) Land adjudication and settlement;
 

(v) Land law, land survey, spatial planning OR land economics; OR
 

(vi) Social Sciences.
 

(c) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
 

(d) have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.
 

B. Vacancy for the Position of Member of the National Land Commission 

Number of Vacancies: 8

For appointment as a Member of the National Land Commission, a person should:
 

(a) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
 

(b) have knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in matters relating to any of the following fields:-
 

(i) Public administration;
 

(ii) Land management and administration;
 

(iii) Management of natural resources;
 

(iv) Land adjudication and settlement;
 

(v) Land law, land survey, spatial planning OR land economics OR
 

(vi) Social Sciences.
 

(c) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
 

(d) have had a distinguished career in his/her respective field.
 

C. Please Note:
 

In compliance with Section 8 (3) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012, a person shall not be qualified for nomination and appointment as Chairperson or Member of the Commission if the person:
 

(i) is a member of Parliament or County Assembly;
 

(ii) is an official of a governing body of a political party;
 

(iii) has at any time within the preceding five years, held or stood for election as a member of Parliament, a county assembly or as a governor;

(iv) is an undischarged bankrupt;
 

(v) has been convicted of a felony;
 

(vi) has benefited from or facilitated an unlawful or irregular allocation, acquisition or use of land or other public property; or
 

(vii) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law.
 

D. How to Apply
 

Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Chairperson, National Land Commission” OR “Application for Member, National Land Commission” and addressed to:
 

The Chairperson
National Land Commission Selection Panel
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi
 

Applications may be posted to OR hand delivered and signed for at the Commission Secretary’s Office on 4th Floor, Commission House, off Harambee Avenue.
 

Electronic applications may also be submitted as a MS-Word attachment to landcommission@publicservice.go.ke
 

Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of the National Identity Card or Passport and certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
 

Scanned copies of these documents must accompany applications.
 

NB:
 

(i) The names of all applicants and those shortlisted for each post shall be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.
 

(ii) Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional information and will be subjected to a public interview process.
 

(iii) The salary and benefits for these positions shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
 

(iv) The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall hold office for one term of six (6) years.
 

All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 30th May, 2012; latest by 5.00 p.m.
 

Signed
Dr. Daniel W. Ichang’i
Chairperson
National Land Commission Selection Panel

PSCK - Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel, and State Counsel Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the State Law Office

Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel

Three (3) Posts V/No.160/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(SLG ‘6’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Principal Litigation Counsel, SLG ‘5’ in the Department of Civil Litigation or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
• a Masters degree in Law or any other social science from a recognized university;
• attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;
• integrity and commitment to produce results;
• creativity, innovativeness, technical problem solving, resource management competence and administrative and supervisory skills;
• demonstrated planning and organizational skills;
• willingness to accept responsibilities for own actions and outcomes; and
• demonstrated administrative professional competence at that level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• administration of the Civil Registry;
• conducting cases for and on behalf of Government
• Ministries/Departments and State Corporations;
• allocation of case files;
• being responsible for the filing of memoranda of appearance in all suits against the Government, State Corporations or those given legal aid when summons require such appearance; and
• undertaking arbitrations and research.

State Counsel II 

One (1) Post V/No.161/2012
(For Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.30,472 – Ksh.40,835 p.m.
(SLG ‘1’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized university;
• a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from Kenya School of Law;
• been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for this cadre. 

The officer will work under a senior and more experienced officer in the performance of Legal duties pertaining to the Ministry. 

PSCK - Chemist/Analyst, Laboratory Technologist, Entomologist, Parasitologist, Biochemist, and Radiation Protection Officer Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation

Medical Biochemist III 

Twelve (12) Posts V/No. 147/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996p.m.
(Job Group ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Epidemiology or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for this cadre. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• familiarizing with food standards, various analytical methods and procedures used for analysis of food such as, nutritional composition, micronutrients, chemical additives and contaminants, microorganisms and toxins; familiarizing with food standards;
• familiarizing with clinical samples for diagnostic and forensic purposes, normal composition of drugs and environmental matter such as contaminants and pollutants.

Medical Parasitologist III 

Fifteen (15) Posts V/No. 148/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996p.m.
(Job Group ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, Medical Parasitology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Epidemiology or comparable qualifications from a recognized university;
• excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for this cadre. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• collecting samples using appropriate parasitological procedures;
• undertaking appropriate sample processing, storage and transportation to the laboratory;
• carrying out appropriate laboratory diagnosis.

Medical Entomologist III 

Fifteen (15) Posts V/No. 149/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996p.m.
(Job Group ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, Medical Entomology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Laboratory Science or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into this cadre. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• collecting of vectors using appropriate Entomological techniques;
• appropriate sampling, storage and transportation to the laboratory;
• recording of samples appropriately stored and data well entered in a database.

Laboratory Technologist III

Fifteen (15) Posts V/No. 150/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289p.m.
(Job Group ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain or its equivalent with at least a C plain in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, English or Kiswahili, and Mathematics or Physics;
• a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Analytical/Applied
• Chemistry, Food Science, Civil Engineering, Earth Science, or comparable qualification from a recognized institution; and
• excellent communication and presentation skills;

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry grade into the medical laboratory technologist’s cadre.
• Specific duties and responsibilities include simple analytical work and media maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi or other laboratory animals.

Chemist/Analyst II 

Eighteen (18) Posts V/No. 151/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.21,304 – Ksh.25,895p.m.
(Job Group ‘J’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry or a comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• excellent communication and presentation skills;

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Chemist’s cadre. An officer at this level will undergo on the job training under supervision of a more experienced officer. 

Specific duties include carrying out simple laboratory assignments and experiments.

Medical Laboratory Technologist III

Eighteen (18) POSTS V/No. 152/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 — Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(Job Group’H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain or its equivalent qualification with at least a C plain in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, English or Kiswahili, and Mathematics or Physics;
• successfully completed a three (3) year Pre-Service Training at the Kenya Medical Training College or any other institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board and have been awarded a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences;
• been registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist;
• excellent communication and presentation skills;

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Medical Laboratory Technologist cadre.

Specific duties include offering general laboratory services and control and surveillance of vector borne diseases in the division of Vector Borne and other tropical and neglected diseases.

Radiation Protection Officer II

Five (5) Posts V/No. 153/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 — Ksh.31,996p.m.
(Job Group’K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor of Science degree in either Radio Physics, Radiochemistry, Biophysics, Medical Physics, Health Physics, Physical Sciences with topics in atomic, radiation and nuclear sciences or nuclear engineering from a recognized institution; excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into this cadre. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• investigating procedures as required under cap.80 of the laws of Kenya;
• assisting in research projects in the field of radiation protection and/or nuclear science at recognized institutions; and
• carrying out radiation surveys at radiation facilities as required by the Radiation Protection Act, under supervision of a more experienced Radiation Protection Officer. 

PSCK - Deputy Director of Public Communications

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancy in the Ministry of Information and Communications

Deputy Director of Public Communications

One (1) Post (For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
V/No. 146/2012
Basic Salary: Scale: Ksh.94,235 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Public
• Communications, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:
• Mass Communication, Communication Studies,
• Information Science, Public Relations, International
• Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass
• Communications, Communication Studies, Information
• Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations,
• Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized Institution;
• international Relations and Diplomacy skills;
• a clear understanding of the National Development goals, Vision 2030, Millennium Development Goals and the role of Public Communications in achieving of the same;
• strong leadership required at that level;
• oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• be of high integrity, motivated and team player;
• advanced computer applications skills; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial capability in public communications work.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will head the Public Communications Division at the Ministry Headquarters.

He/She will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for professional, administrative and operational matters relating to public communications in the Ministry;

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• initiating/reviewing Public Communications Policy and designing appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
• initiating research on various public communication issues and developing appropriate interventions;
• developing standards and regulations in the management of public communication functions;
• liaising with the Office of the Public Communications in identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative
• publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions;
• preparing media supplements, documentaries, press release/media features; and
• succession planning as well as ensuring training and development of public communications personnel. 

PSCK - Ethics Commission Secretary, Commissionersfor Co-Operative Development, and Co-Operative Officer Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry Of Co-Operative Development And Marketing

Secretary, Ethics Commission for Co Operative Societies

 

One (1) Post V/No.1 19/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.100,620 — Ksh.127,980 p.m.
(Job Group ‘S’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served in the grade of Deputy Commissioner for Co operative Development and Marketing, Job Group ‘R’ for a minimum period of three (3) years; a minimum of twenty (20) years working experience in the Co-operative field;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration / Management, Agriculture, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration / Management, Agriculture, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Marketing; Entrepreneurship, or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;
• demonstrated administrative and professional competence, and a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and an ability to relate them to proper management of the Co-operative movement.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary, Ethics Commission for Co-operative Societies will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Co operative Development and Marketing for implementing the Public
Officer Ethics Act, (2003) in the co-operative movement:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• developing and enforcing codes of conduct to regulate the behaviour and conduct of staff and Management committees of co-operative societies;
• development and administration of training programmes aimed at integrating good governance and Ethical principles in the management of co-operative societies;
• creating awareness on various anti-graft laws and institution of corruption prevention measures in the co-operative movement;
• investigating contraventions of codes of conduct and recommending/taking appropriate action;
• coordinating, receipt and processing of wealth declarations by staff and Boards/Management Committees of co operative societies;
• examining the practices and procedures of the work of co-operative societies in order to facilitate the revision of procedures of work that promote integrity; and
• managing the Ethics Commission’s registries.

Deputy Commissioner for Co Operative Development 

Three (3) Post V/No.1 20/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.94,235 — Ksh.120,270 p.m.
(Job Group ‘R’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Assistant Commissioner for Co-operative Development, Job Group ‘Q’ in the Public Service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Sociology, Agricultural Economics, Co operative Management, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agri-business or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Co-operative Management, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• attended a strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated administrative and professional competence and a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and an ability to relate to proper management of co-operative movement in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Commissioner for Co-operative Development will be responsible to the Commissioner for Co-operative Development for all aspects of Co-operative development policies;

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• administration and co-ordination of co-operative extension services;
• preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes;
• ensuring proper management of societies through advisory services;
• control of funds allocated to the department;
• training and optimal deployment of field technical personnel; and
• handling Co-operative registration policies.

Assistant Commissioner for Co-Operative Development 

Two (2) Posts V/No.1 21/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 — Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served at the grade of Principal Co-operative Officer, Job Group ‘N’ for a minimum period of three (3) years; a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business  administration/Management, Agriculture, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Co-operative, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agribusiness or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration/Management, Agriculture, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agri-business or comparable qualification from a recognized university;
• attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated administrative ability and professional competence in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed to handle registration in a section at the Department Headquarters responsible for handling registration issues on a regional level.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• planning and coordination of co-operative activities including the interpretation of the co-operative societies Act and the rules therein.
• giving technical advice to the District co-operative officers by issuing project guidelines;
• supervising the efficient management of the administrative and operational activities falling in his schedule of work;
• headship of a large functional section of Co-operative development programme, designing, planning, monitoring and evaluating co-operative development programmes;
• ensuring implementation of planned co-operative activities;

Chief Assistant Co-Operative Officer 

Twenty Five (25) Posts V/No.122/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35,275 — Ksh.42,877 p.m.
(Job Group’M’) J

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Assistant Co-operative Officer, Job Group
• ‘L’ in the Public Service;
• a Diploma in Co-operative Management or comparable qualification from a recognized institution;
• attended a Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• A Chief Assistant Co-operative Officer will be deployed within a
• Region as a subject matter specialist; or to perform specialized services relating to co-operative development projects and programmes.
• Specific duties and responsibilities include:
• assisting the Provincial Co-operative Officer in providing field officers with technical advice ;
• supervising junior officers working under him/her; and
• being responsible for evaluating co-operative activities and trends for promoting the co-operative movement generally. 

PSCK - Driving Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancy in Public Service Commission of Kenya

Driver III 

Three (3) Posts V/No.169/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.8,819 x 438 – Ksh.9,721 p.m.
(Job Group ‘D’)

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement (s) for class(es) of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
• attended a First Aid course lasting not less than (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
• a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• at least two (2) years driving experience.

Note: Candidates will be required to undergo a practical test for drivers to be conducted by the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the driver’s cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level include;

• driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc;
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle. 

Assistant Director of National Registration, and Principal Registration Officer Jobs in kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons

Assistant Director of National Registration (Civil) 

 

Eleven (11) Posts V/No.1 23/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.63,782 — Ksh.81,404 p.m.
(Job Group ‘P’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years in the field of Civil Registration, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Chief Civil Registration officer, Job
• Group ‘M’ or above in the Public Service;
• a Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science from a recognized university;
• attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution.
• proven administrative and managerial ability to organize and control Civil Registration services at all levels; and
• thorough knowledge of Births and Deaths At and allied legislations, coupled with wide experience in administration of Civil Registration;

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed to supervise operations at the Headquarters or in the field to head a busy county or co ordinate operations within a given administrative unit.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• developing strategies to address emerging issues related to Civil Registration function in collaboration with the stakeholders;
• processing of statistical data and ensuring good customer care standards; and
• designing, training and developing programmes for staff in the department.

Principal Registration Officer (Civil) 

Forty (40) Posts VINo.1 24/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.40,835 — Ksh.49,636 p.m.
(Job Group’N’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period often (10) years in the Department of Civil Registration, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Registration Officer
• (Civil), Job Group ‘L’ or above in the Public Service;
• a Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science from a recognized university;
• attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities, professional capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed in the department headquarters to handle administrative matters emanating from the field. 

The officer may also be deployed to head a County/District Registration Office to implement the Civil Registration function.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• monitoring and evaluating employee performance;
• preparing detailed statistical tables from registered data, records preservation and their security in the field. 

Librarians, Geospatial Data Management Assistant, Cartography Assistant, Land Surveyors, and Land Administration Officer Jobs in Kenya,

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Lands

Principal Land Administration Officer 

Fifteen (15) Posts V/No.162/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.40,835 – Ksh.49,636 p.m.
(JG ‘N’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Land Administration Officer, Job Group ‘M’ in the Public Service;
• attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; and
• shown merit, administrative ability and technical competence in handling land administrative matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be in charge of land administration issues in a District or in a Land Administration Division at the Headquarters.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• considering and recommending applications for large capital investment projects, change of user and extension of leases in consultation with the relevant authorities and stakeholders;
• inspecting district land offices to ensure adherence and conformity to relevant regulations and status;
• sanctioning acceptance of letters of allotment;
• supervising and preparing of titles and surrenders; and
• endorsing deeds of variation on rectification on titles.

Land Surveyor II 

Twenty (20) Posts V/No.163/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors degree in Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, or Philosophy in Technology (Survey) from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include carrying out angular distance measurements and computation for medium and high density topographical, general engineering, sub-divisional schemes, medium area cadastral and photo control surveys.

Land Survey Assistant III

One Hundred And Seventeen (117) Posts V/No.164/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical, site engineering, general boundary, and photo control surveys.

Cartography Assistant III

Seven (7) Posts V/No.165/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Diploma in Cartography from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Duties and responsibilities at this level include drawing survey and deed plans, small area boundary Schedules And Small Area Preliminary Index Diagrams.

Geospatial Data Management Assistant III 

Twelve (12) Posts V/No.166/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Diploma in Archives and Records Management from a recognized institution; and
• a Certificate in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level include receiving, registering and indexing geospatial data from public and private producers.

Librarian 

Two (2) Posts V/No.167/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors degree in Library Studies OR Information Science or comparable qualification from a recognized university; and
• a Certificate in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• indexing and abstracting journal articles;
• operating Current Awareness Service (CAS);
• editing reports, newsletters and other publications; and
• selecting and purchasing information and other research materials in consultation with professionals and researchers.

Library Assistant II

One (1) Post V/No.168/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.16,692 – Ksh.20,289 p.m.
(JG ‘H’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain or an equivalent qualification with at least a C plain in either Mathematics, English or Kiswahili;
• a Diploma in Library Science or comparable qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• preparing materials for binding;
• arranging shelves;
• providing reference services to readers;
• filling catalogue cards and press cuttings; and
• charging and discharging Library materials. 

Director of Air Accident Investigation, and Investigator in Chief (Operations) Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Transport

Director of Air Accident Investigation 

One (1) Post V/No. 144/2012
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: Ksh.235,900 p.m. 

(Job Group ‘T’)

Allowances payable
House Allowance Ksh. 80,000
Leave allowance Ksh. 20,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 24,000
Domestic Servant Allowance Ksh. 15,600
Extraneous Allowance Ksh. 60,000
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 65,000

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
• a Professional Pilot License OR Airline Transport Pilot’s License OR Commercial Pilot’s license with Instrument and Twin Engine Rating;
• a minimum of one thousand (1000) hours flying experience;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident investigation;
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course or its equivalent;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level; and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

OR

• a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
• an Air Traffic Controller’s License with Aerodrome, Approach, Approach Radar, Area Radar and Area Airways Control Ratings;
• a minimum of seven (7) years experience in Air Traffic Control;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident investigation;
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course or its equivalent;
• attended Airline Transport Pilot License Ground Course:
• a current Private Pilot’s License;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level: and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

OR

• a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a comparable qualification from a recognized university:
• a minimum of five (5) years relevant aviation experience, which should include experience on large pressurized aircraft with maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 5,700 kgs and above;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident investigation;
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Airworthiness) Course or its equivalent;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level: and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

OR

• a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
• an aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License with ratings which include twin-engine aircraft of maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 5,700 kgs and above and the relevant type training certificates;
• a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in the field of aircraft maintenance, which should include experience on large pressurized aircraft;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Airworthiness) Course or its equivalent;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level: and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for all Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations.
• He/she will be the Head of the Air Accident Investigation Department in the Ministry of Transport.

Investigator in Chief (Operations)

One (1) Post V/No. 145/2012
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: Kshs.219,700 p.m. 

(Job Group ‘S’)

Allowances Payable
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 60,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 20,000
Extraneous Allowance Ksh. 35,000
Leave Allowance Ksh. 20,000

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

• a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university;
• a professional Pilot License or its equivalent i.e. Airline Transport Pilot’s License or Commercial Pilot’s License with Instrument and Twin Engine Ratings;
• a minimum of five hundred (500) hours flying experience;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution; and
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation-related organization preferably in airline operations, flight operations or flight safety.

N.B. A certificate in Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
OR

• a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university;
• an Air Traffic Controller’s License with Aerodrome, Approach, Approach Radar, Area Radar and Area Airways control Ratings;
• a minimum of seven (7) years experience in Air Traffic Control;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution; and
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation-related organization preferably in airline operations, flight operations or flight safety.

N.B. A Private Pilots license and attendance of a Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and responsibilities of Investigator in Chief include:

• conducting, Accident Investigation assignments as the Investigator in Charge (IIC),compiling reports following investigations and making safety recommendations;
• representing Kenya as the Country’s accredited representative in accidents being conducted by other states outside Kenya;
• monitoring implementation of recommendations made following accident investigation by Kenya or any other State;
• monitoring implementation of ICAO Standards and recommended practices by Kenya Accident Investigation Department and making recommendations on review of the procedures manual as a result;
• administration and development of Aircraft Accident Investigation and prevention programmes;
• developing and implementing training programmes for Accident Investigators; and
• advising the Director on Policy Matters affecting Aircraft Accident Services in the Country.