County Jobs: Clerk County Assembly

KCASB 12
One Position
Duties and Responsibilities

The Administrative head of the County Assembly,

The Accounting Officer/ Authorized Officer for the County Assembly;

Secretary to the County Assembly Service Board of Kiambu;

Responsible for implementation of all policy decisions of the County Assembly Service Board

Responsible for Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the work of the County Assembly and increasing public accessibility.

The Principal Adviser on all legislative procedures, practices, conventions and traditions to the Speaker of the County Assembly, other Presiding Officers and to all Honorable Members
Requirements for Appointment:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the County Governments Act a person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Clerk of the County Assembly unless such person:-

Is a citizen of Kenya;

Holds a degree from a university recognized In Kenya or Its equivalent;

Has had at least five years relevant professional and Financial Managerial experience

Meets the requirements of leadership and Integrity set out In Chapter Six of the Constitution
Preferential Criteria during Selection
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy preferential treatment in the order below:

Applicants serving in positions at the County Assembly ;

Applicants serving in the public service in the republic;

Applicants who are residents of Kiambu County;

Applicants from the rest of the Country.
Application Criteria
1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications in own handwriting accompanied by two-page Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents.
2. In addition, applicants for the position of Clerk of County Assembly should submit certificates of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
All applications should clearly indicate the position applied for in the reference line and be addressed to: The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kiambu

and be hand delivered to the Office of the Ag. Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of the County Assembly of Kiambu (Formerly County Council of Kiambu), so as to reach him not later than Wednesday, 27th November 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.