Kisii County Assembly Service Board Member and Hansard Editor Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Kisii County Assembly
 

Vacancies
 

The County Assembly of Kisii wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
 

1) Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 178 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a county assembly for each County Government. 

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 service 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 excising 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 well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by national legislation.
 

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

• Knowledge and experience in public affairs, and is not a member of the County Assembly.
• Should be a resident of the county.

2) Editor of Hansard
 

Applicants for the position of Editor of the Hansard will be expected to perform the following duties
and responsibilities
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording, production, transcription, editing, indexing and binding of verbatim reports of proceedings in the plenary sittings of the county assembly and its committees.
• Production of journals and records of all work of the county assembly and their safe keeping.
• Providing appropriate advice on matters relating to the Hansard Department of the County Assembly.

For appointment to this position a candidate must:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Social Science or Media Studies from recognized university
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Have served as an assistant Editor Hansard at the Kenya National Assembly or in the civil service or local authorities.
• Have served as an editor in print/electronic media house.

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant testimonials so as to reach the Interim Clerk, Kisii County Assembly not later than 1st May 2013 before 1700hours.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “ application for the position of member of the County Assembly Service Board” OR “Editor of the Hansard” on the envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Kisii County Assembly.
Kisii.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Media Council of Kenya Finance Manager Job Vacancy

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Act, 2007 as the leading institution in the regulation of media and in the conduct and discipline of journalists. 

The Council seeks to fill the following vacant position:

Finance Manager  

MCK VA/1
 

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
 

Purpose of the Job: Management of the Council’s finances, the financial systems, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing financial compliance.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and review financial management policies, systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effectives accounting and finance processes;
• Responsible for preparation of annual budgets and financial projections;
• Responsible for timely preparation of accurate Management Accounts and Financial Statements/Reports;
• Monitor the financial performance and cash flows of the Council, advice on matters arising and propose remedial measures where appropriate;
• Responsible for compliance matters in regards to taxation and statutory requirements;
• In liaison with the Human Resource and Administration Manager ensure proper payroll management and salary administration;
• Facilitate external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations;
• Advise management with regard to financial matters;
• Effective supervision of Departmental staff;
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this role.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance option from a recognised institution.
• Must have at least CPA (K) or its acceptable equivalent.
• Five (5) years working experience in a similar position.
• Experience especially in the public sector will be an added advantage.
• Be proficient in any of the automated accounting computer packages such as pastel, Quick Books, ERP systems (SAP, Navision) etc.
• Those that have relevant Masters Degree are encouraged to apply.

Applicants meeting above qualifications should send their applications giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V, copies of certificates and testimonials and contact details of three referees.
 

Applications should indicate position applied for including the reference number and addressed to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
Nairobi
 

Applications can also be sent via E-mail: recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke
 

Or hand deliver applications to: Media Council of Kenya, Ground Floor, British American Insurance Centre at Mara/Ragati Road Junction in Upper Hill.
 

So as to reach not later than 3rd May 2013.
 

NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

An exciting opportunity has become available for Trucks Sales Executives for new commercial vehicle brands introduced in the Kenyan market.
 

Your overall responsibility will be to sell a range of New Commercial Vehicles and actively prospect for new business as well as developing existing relationships with an objective to achieve and exceed the planned volumes and profitability.

Previous Truck Sales experience is essential for this position.

If you have the skills, Passion and experience we require, send your CV and application to info@brevilla.com so as to reach us not later than 27th April 2013 .

Pact Anticipated USAID Local Governance and Devolution Program Jobs in Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.

Pact is inviting candidates for an anticipated USAID local governance and devolution program.

The project will work with civil society organizations and county level government in Kenya to strengthen their organizational and technical capacities to better influence government policy, ensure accountability, and advocate for improved service delivery at the county and national level.
 

Pact is seeking experts as follows:

• Capacity Development & Learning Advisor
• Director of Finance, Operations and Administration
• Learning Advisor
• County Assembly Advisor (s)
• Gender Advisor
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Data Quality and Information System Manager
• Director of Monitoring and Evaluation
• National Civil Society Advisor
• Regional Civil Society Advisor (s)
• Senior Civil Society Coordinator
• Training and Facilitation Advisor
• Senior Legislative Coordinator

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to download the full terms of reference from the following link http://www.pactworld.org/careers and thereafter submit their applications through the online web portal. 

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are identified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.