Baringo County Member of the County Assembly Service Board Job in Kenya

Baringo County
 

County Assembly of Baringo
 

Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government. 

To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 

b) constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
 

c) preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service;
 

d) undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,
 

e) performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by national legislation.
 

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the chairperson, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly.
 

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the County Assembly of Baringo wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified person resident in the Baringo County who has knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who is not a member of the County Assembly to be considered for the position of a Member of the Baringo County Assembly Service Board.

How to Apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and a letter from the Area Chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within Baringo County;
 

b) All applicants should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board’ on an envelope and hand delivered or posted to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Baringo
P.O .Box 53 Kabarnet.
 

On line applications should be emailed to:icsbaringotransauthority@gmail.com
 

So as to reach him not later than Monday, 22nd April, 2013 before 1700Hours.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
 

Joseph. C. Koech
Interim Clerk, County Assembly of Baringo

Nation Media Group Internal Auditor and Recruitment Specialists Jobs in Kenya

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

Internal Auditor

Job Ref: HR-IA-04-2013

 

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual to the position of Internal
Auditor. 

Reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor will be expected to deliver on operational and technical requirements in accordance with our quality standards while guaranteeing that we are true to our vision of being the Media of Africa for Africa.
 

Key responsibilities

• Planning of audit assignments i.e. information gathering, risk analysis, internal controls review, determining scope and objectives, audit strategy and approach
• Carry out financial, operational, administrative and information system audits
• Carry out special audits and investigations
• Review management accounts and generate regular exceptional analysis reports
• Review economy and efficiency in use of company resources
• Preparation of assignment reports and regular follow up of recommendations.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• CPA/ACCA finalist or holder of equivalent qualification
• CISA and/or CIA qualification is desirable
• Knowledge in the use of electronic audit file management system and CAATs (Computer Aided Audit Techniques) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant working experience in a reputable organization or audit firm
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Recruitment Specialists

Job Ref: SW-04-2013
 

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent multi-media house in East and Central Africa. It attracts and serves large audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

To consolidate this position, the company wishes to recruit specialist writers in subjects listed below to strengthen its editorial content:

• Science and environment
• Health science
• Law
• Security
• Technology
• Religious affairs
• Natural resources

The specialists will be taken through a four-month inhouse journalism training and afforded opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• First degree in area of specialization;
• 3 to 5 years working experience;
• Outstanding writing skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and a lively interest in public issues.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com not later than Friday, 19th, April 2013.
 

Note: We will only contact shortlisted applicants

Kilifi County Government Jobs: County Services Board Chairman, Secretary and Member

The County Government of Kilifi
 

Office of the County Governor
 

In compliance with the provisions of the constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012, the County Government of Kilifi wishes to recruit suitable, highly qualified and competent persons to fill vacancies in Kilifi County Service Board.

Duties and Responsibilities of the County Services Board
 

The duties and responsibilities of the county services board include the following:

• Establish and abolish offices in the county public service
• Appoint persons to hold or act in the County Public Service including in the board of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under the law
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the executions of the function of the board.
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya 201 0 are compiled with the public service.
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 are compiled with the public service.
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county
• Advice the county government on human resource management and development
• Advice the county government on the implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in county
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pension and gratuities for county public service employees.

In accordance with the above provisions, the office of the Governor Kilifi County announces the following vacancies in the County Public Service Board to serve for a non-renewable term of six (6) years.

Chairman to the Board
 

Requirements and Competencies:
 

For appointment to the position, the person should:

• Be a Kenya citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have a working experience of not less than ten years in Administration and Management
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity

Secretary to the Board
 

Requirements and competencies:
 

For appointment to the position, the person should:

• Be a Kenya citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have a working experience of not less than five years
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity
• Be a certified Public Secretary of good professional standing

Member of the Board
 

Requirements and competencies:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have relevant working experience of not less than five years in the relevant field
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity

How to Apply
 

Application letters accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport should be addressed to:
 

The Interim County Secretary,
Kilifi County,
P.O.Box 519 - 80108,
Kilifi, Kenya.
 

Kilifi county: govt@gmail.com
 

Hand delivered to the office of the Interim secretary, Kilifi County.
 

So as to reach the in Interim County Secretary on or before Friday, 19th April, 2013
 

Note:- Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted.
 

Remuneration and benefits for the above posts will be set by the salaries and remuneration commission.
 

Kilifi County is an equal employer and encourages women and persons with disability to apply.
 

Interim County Secretary
Kilifi County
P.O. Box 519-80108
Kilifi, Kenya

Dated 11th April, 2013

Excelsior Business Analyst Job in Kenya

Business Analyst

Description of your Role

As a Business Analyst you will be responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit. 

Your primary role will be to support the daily duties and activities of the Excelsior East Africa Office. 

You will work in partnership with the rest of our global support network around several types of activities, upholding the highest work ethics including confidentiality, diligence, efficiency, self-motivation, and solid verbal and written communications.

Overall responsibilities include:

• Assist in the analytical and research efforts including unearthing and compiling proprietary data sets
• Review and appraisal of new investment opportunities including; o construction of comprehensive financial models o performing in-depth company and industry research o preparing internal investment memos o supporting senior investment team members working with existing portfolio companies
• Conduct web and literary research and analyze research findings,
• Prepare and develop research content into presentations for professional meetings,
• Attend general staff meetings and participate in management task teams as assigned
• Designing of data collection forms, questionnaires and other survey methodologies
• Prepare graphs and tables in Excel, Word, and other software, set up telephone interview studies
• Liaise with external organizations to verify data and update database
• Assist with operational tasks as necessary

Qualifications

• Distinctive academic qualifications
• Knowledge of General Project Management Principles
• Knowledge of Research Methodology
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project 2010 – Knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Access 2010, Outlook 2010 – ETC (Relevance will apply)
• Team Work – Problem Solving – Communication and interpersonal Skills – Attention to details – Ability to set priority – Initiative
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and perform in a start-up atmosphere
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner in written and oral formats
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytics

Contact
 

For more information or to express interest, please contact our team at Careers at Excelsior , title the subject as: “Role: Business Analyst” and provide your CV/resume, a one page description of why you are best suited for the role, and three references on or before May 15th 2013.
 

Only applications received through the dedicated email address will be considered.
 

Excelsior Firm is an equal opportunity employer