Nakuru County Finance Job Opportunities

Nakuru County Careers Kenya 2013. Finance Careers.

Senior Budget And Economic Management Officer 
County Government Of Nakuru
County Assembly Service Board Vacancies

The Nakuru County Assembly Service Board is a Corporate body established by Section 12 of the County  Governments Act. The Board is, interalia, mandated by law to constitute offices in the Service of the Assembly.

Consequently, the Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans to fill the following vacant positions. All are Permanent and Pensionable.

Senior Budget And Economic Management Officer (NKRUCASB 9) 1 POSITION 
The holder while reporting to Clerk shall be all Budgetary and Policy and Finance matters for the Assembly

(a) Duties and Responsibilities 
(i) General management duties;
(ii) Formulating the departments’ Annual Work Plan and evaluating its implementation;
(iii) Preparing and delivering budgetary information to Members And Relevant House Committees;
(iv) Participating in Budget workshops planning and participating in the workshops;
(v) Designing and relevant Budget research on specific area of interest;
(vi) Supervision of staff in the Department;
(vii)Guiding the process of assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the County Government Policy options relating to resource Mobilization, Allocation and Utilization;

(b) Key Result areas (As Head of Department) 
(i) Research: Search for fresh /Auxiliary information/facts by consulting appropriate sources ;
(ii) Dissemination: Preparation of budgetary information, reports, and/ or informing stakeholders through meetings, workshops and other appropriate fora;

(c) Requirements for Appointment 
i) Have at least three (3) years work experience in Public Finance related area at a Senior level;
(ii) Have a degree in Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University;
(iii) Have sound knowledge of County Budget process and Fiscal Policy Analysis;
(iv) Be a team player with excellent supervisory skills;
(v) Have a proven record of research on finance related issues; and
(vi) Be a strategic thinker with very good performance track record.

10. Senior Accountant (NKRUCASB 9) ONE POSITION

The office holder reports and is supervised by the Principal Finance Officer

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
(i) The jobholder is required to work within Government policies and general directives given by the Principal

Finance and Accounting Department;
(ii) Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Accounts Department including Bank reconciliations,

Statements and Treasury Liquidity;
(iii) Overall review of accounting procedures and practices;
(iv) Efficient IFMIS and relevant Payment systems and Records
(v) Development of staff;
(vi) Supervision of Staff;

(b) Requirements for Appointment
(i) Served in Accounting Department for at least three (3) years or for a similar period in a private

organization;
(ii) Shown merit in job performance
(iii) A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields; CPA (K) as an equivalent.

11. Principal ICT Officer (NKRUCASB 10) – ONE POSITION

Responsible for the efficient digitalization, technology connectivity and efficient ICT of the Assembly, the

office holder shall report directly to the Clerk.

(a)Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Installation and configuration of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
(ii) Developing and updating application systems;
(iii) Carrying out systems analysis, design and program specifications in liaison with users;
(iv) Overseeing the process of configuration of new information Communication Technology equipment;
(v) Carrying out repairs and maintenance of information communication Technology equipment and associated

peripherals;
(vi) Maintenance of computer systems.
(vii) Drawing up hardware specifications for information Communication Technology equipment;
(viii) Verification, validation and certification of information technology
equipment;
(ix) Any other duties as may be assigned by the Clerk.

(b)Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to the grade, an officer must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or an equivalent position in the

Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of five (5) years;
(ii) Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work;
(iii) Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in

Information Communication Technology from a University recognized in Kenya;

12. Principal Human Resources Management And Training Officer (NKRUCASB 10) 1 POSITION

The holder while reporting to the Clerk, should demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of the

concepts, logistics, and techniques of professional HR management and Administration, with particular emphasis

on efficient and effective service delivery, through a lean, well skilled workforce facilitating the County

Assembly discharge its mandate;

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Ensure proper employee details, recordkeeping, HR files and data are maintained by the Assembly;
(ii) Responsible to the Board for administration and reporting on Employee Performance Evaluation, design of

clear Job descriptions, Appraisals, and discipline;
(iii) Responsible for administration of Employee medical and Pension schemes;
(iv) Assist the Board in the recruitment process;
(v) Plan the Training and capacity building programs for employees including undertaking new Employee

Inductions;
(vi) Ensure timely communication to and from user departments on employee issues;
(vii) Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health reporting;
(viii) Assist the Board in enhancing and maintaining good employee relations in the Assembly
(ix) Responsible for administration of Annual, sick, medical, study leaves including maternity/paternity

(b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, one must have the following qualifications:
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in either HR, Education, Sociology, Social Sciences or any other relevant degree;

Masters degree is an added advantage;
(ii) Possession of a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management is a must;
(iii) Applicant must be an active registered member of a HR professional Organization;
(iv) Possess at least 5 years of experience working in Government, public or in a private Organization on HRM and training matters;

Mandatory Requirement for all positions. Applicants to:
(i) Avail Certificates of clearance from Ethics & Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board and Criminal Investigation Department;
(ii) Meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
(iii) Avail detailed Curriculum Vitae;
(iv) Copies of academic and professional qualifications.

Applicants to indicate position(s) applied for on the application envelope/letter and have it mailed to:

The Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
P O Box 907-20100
NAKURU

OR 
Hand Delivered to:

The Clerk
County Assembly of Nakuru
County Assembly Building, Off Goerge Morara Avenue
NAKURU

NB: The Board is an equal opportunity employer.