Friday, November 15, 2013

County Jobs. Clerk of County Assembly

County Jobs in Kenya

The County Assembly Service Board of Elgeyo Marakwet invites applications from suitably qualified Kenya citizens to fill the following vacant position:
Clerk of County Assembly
Grade 12
Ref: EMC/CASB/2013/10
One Position
Pursuant to County Government Act 2012 Section 13 (1) there shall be a clerk of the County Assembly, appointed by the County Assembly Service Board with the approval of the CountyAssembly.
Such a person shall be the Chief Accounting/Authorized Officer to the Assembly and Principal Advisor to the Assembly Speaker.
The job holder will also be responsible for:
Responsible for all policy and organizational matters relating to the County Assembly.
Responsible in Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the work of the Assembly and increasing public accessibility.
Responsible in dealing with External relations including international relations, inter-assemblies relations conferences and protocol.
Principal Adviser on all parliamentary procedures, practices, conventions and traditions to other presiding officers and to all Honorable Members of County Assembly (MCAs) including County Executive Committees.
Chief Advisor to the Speaker in the exercise of all powers and functions of the Speaker and through him/her to the house.
Responsible in marshalling all legislative measures passed by the Assembly.
Coordination of all Assembly functions and ceremonies
Secretary to the County Assembly Service Board (CASB) and responsible for the implementation of policy decisions of the Board
Receiving reports from the budget office, and
Supervising and coordinating all the departments of the Assembly and ensure that there is efficient and effective service delivery by the staff working under him/her.
Requirement for Appointment
Is a citizen of Kenya;
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/law/communication or a relevant field. A master’s degree in any of these fields will be a distinct advantage;
Has had at least five (5) years relevant professional working experience;
Shown proven and enduring flair for parliamentary procedure and practice, and have wide experience on the role, functions and operation of parliament, through exhaustive service in all spheres of parliament;
Experience working at managerial level in a public/private office;
Excellent written and oral communication;
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
Good interpersonal and collaborative management styles;
Ability to multi task and work well under pressure;
Preferential Criteria during Selection
Suitably qualified applicants will enjoy preferential treatment in the order below:
Applicants serving in positions at the County Assembly on the basis of secondment during the transition period;
Applicants serving in the Executive arm of the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet
Applicants serving in the public service in the republic;
Applicants who are resident in Elgeyo Marakwet 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 Elgeyo Marakwet
P.O Box 53-30700
Iten
or hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of the County Assembly of Elgeyo Marakwet, Iten so as to reach not later than Wednesday, 20th November 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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