REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BOMET PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCIES

REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BOMET PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCIES The county government of Bomet through the Public Service Board is pleased to invite interested and qualified applicants to apply for vacant positions in the following two departments:- A. TRADE, ENERGY, TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND INVESTMENT (TETII) 1. Director Trade and Tourism J/G CPSB 03 (1 Post) Be a holder of a Bachelor s Degree in Tourism, Business Administration / Management, or any other Social Science from a recognized institution Master s Degree in the relevant discipline Served for a period of seven years, three of which should have been in a senior management position. Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence Reporting to the Chief Officer, the officer will be responsible for:- Planning, development and supervision of the directorate activities Supporting the development of appropriate sectorial policies, legal and institutional frameworks Administrative, human resource and asset management issues Preparing annual work plans and financial budgets. Analyzing staff training needs and planning for the same Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer. Page 1 of 20

2. Assistant Director Trade J/G CPSB 05 (1 Post) Be a holder of a Bachelor s degree in Commerce, Business Administration / Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university Master s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage Have relevant knowledge and experience in administration and management of not less than 5 years in middle level Management Reporting to the Director Trade and Tourism, the officer will: - Supervise staff and oversee the smooth running of the department Prepare reports, business plans and do market research Organize events that promote trade Manage department s budget and maintain statistical and financial records Coordinate public participation. 3. Assistant Director Tourism J/G CPSB 05 (1 Post) Be a holder of a Bachelor s degree in Tourism, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university Master s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage Have relevant knowledge and experience in administration and management of not less than 5 years in middle level Management Reporting to the Director Trade & Tourism, the officer will be responsible for:- Supervising staff and overseeing the smooth running of the department Preparing reports, business plans and conducting market research Consulting with local tourism businesses in order to assess the effectiveness of current tourism development policies with a view to developing and marketing domestic tourism. Organising events that promote and support marketing of domestic tourism Page 2 of 20

Managing budgets and maintaining statistical and financial records Coordinating public participation in the development of policies, plans and service delivery Diversifying and developing tourism niche Products 4. Trade Development Officer J/G CPSB 09 ( 2 Posts) Bachelor s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Computer proficiency 3 years experience in relevant field Reporting to the Assistant Director Trade, the officer will be responsible for:- Identifying opportunities for setting up small enterprises, retail and wholesale trade, service outlets and self-employment opportunities Guiding up-coming business people regarding the business opportunities within or other parts of the country Collecting and providing information on government policies pertaining to trade development and promotion Organizing and/or facilitating trade exhibitions in the County for the benefit of the local business community Facilitating and/or organizing training programmes for the business community Administering and managing the Joint Loans Board scheme Monitoring the movement of prices and the supply position of essential commodities in the County and providing information about shortages, if any, in the County Studying the effect of the liberalization on the local trade, availability of goods, hoarding, counterfeiting and contraband goods and letting the concerned government agencies informed Page 3 of 20

Networking and collaborating with local private sector organizations, NGOs, quasi-governmental organizations and relevant National government departments for the promotion and development of trade in the County. 5. Tourism Officer J/G CPSB 09 ( 2 Posts) Bachelor s degree in Tourism or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than 3 years Reporting to the Assistant Director Tourism, the officer will be responsible for:- Undertaking market research on tourism trends Managing staff budget and analyse staff training needs Planning tourism development projects and coordinating public participation Reviewing and evaluating tourism development proposals Diversifying and developing tourism niche products Supporting marketing of domestic tourism 6. Tourism Assistant J/G CPSB 11 ( 2 Posts) Be a holder of a Diploma in Tourism, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than 2 years Reporting to the Tourism Officer, he/she will be responsible for: - Preparing reports and proposals and presenting them. Maintaining statistical and financial records Offering support in the planning and development of tourism niche products Organising events that promote tourism. Supporting marketing of domestic tourism. Performing any other assigned duty. Page 4 of 20

7. Assistant weights and Measures Officer III - J/G CPSB 11 (2 Posts) Diploma in instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Legal Metrology, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Minimum one year relevant experience Reporting to the Weights and Measurers Officer, he/she will be responsible for:- Testing, stamping, sealing, adjusting and balancing of weights and verify counter machines, spring balances and platform machines whether mechanical or electronic at traders premises Collecting data on verified equipment at traders premises Compiling weight and measures reports for analysis Implementing weight and measures legislations Giving evidence in a court of law on arising cases on infringement of the weights and measures Act (Cap 513) and trade description Act (Cap 505) Ensuring fair trade practices and be custodian of standards Maintaining an updated traders database in the assigned region Sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis Collecting and accounting for revenues generated. 8. Director Industry, Energy and Investment J/G CPSB 03 (1 Post) Bachelor s Degree in Engineering or Commerce, Economics or Marketing from a recognized institution Master s Degree in the relevant discipline Served for a period of seven (7) years, three of which should have been in a senior management position Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence. Page 5 of 20

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the officer will be responsible for:- Planning, developing and supervising activities of the department Supporting the development of appropriate sectorial policies, legal and institutional frameworks Assisting the Chief Officer in handling administrative, human resource and asset management issues Preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets Analyzing staff training needs Performing any other assigned duties. 9. Assistant Director Energy J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post) Bachelor s degree in Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution Master s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage Served for a period of least 5 years, two of which should have been in management position Attended management course in a recognised institution Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence. Reporting to the Director Industry, Energy and Investment, the officer will be responsible for:- Planning, developing and supervising activities of the directorate Preparation of the annual work plan Analyzing staff training needs Monitoring and evaluation of the activities Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Director. Page 6 of 20

10. Assistant Director Industry J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post) Bachelor s degree in Chemical and Processing Engineering or Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from a recognized institution Served for a period of least 5 years, two of which should have been in a management position Master s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage Attended management course in a recognised institution Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence. Reporting to the Director Industry, Energy and Investment, the officer will be responsible for:- Planning, developing and supervising activities of the directorate plans. Preparing annual work plans Assessing staff training needs and planning for the same. Monitoring and evaluating activities of the department and ensure timely reporting Performing any other duties as may be assigned. 11. Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation - J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post) Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Masters degree will be an added advantage Served for a period of least 5 years, two of which should have been in a management position Computer proficiency Page 7 of 20

Reporting to the Director Industry, Energy and Investment, the officer will :- Oversee the control of enterprise fund; budget development and execution Oversee fiscal and information resource assets Organize trade fair and exhibitions and be in charge of SME trainings Do SME survey and perform any other assigned duties. Be in charge of business entrepreneurship and innovation section. 12. Market Development Officer- J/G CPSB 09 (2 Posts) Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or equivalent qualification. Minimum 3 years relevant experience Certificate in computer applications Reporting to the Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation, he/she will:- Designate public markets and stalls; Supervise construction and management of markets, shoe shiners sheds and Boda Boda sheds Develop market rules; issue guidelines for the establishment of market committee for the formation of market committees; Ensure a clean and safe environment for public market and stalls; ensure the provision of essential services and utilities in markets and stalls; Liaise with the other agencies to promote marketing of SMEs products; Perform any other function as may be assigned. Page 8 of 20

13. Senior MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) Officer- J/G CPSB 07 (2 Posts) Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Counseling, Business Management, Graphic Design, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or equivalent qualification. Minimum of three years relevant experience Certificate in computer applications Reporting to the Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation, he/she will be responsible for:- Training and conducting of seminars and workshops on entrepreneurship and business management; preparing training materials; conducting entrepreneurship outreach programmes; coordinating business surveys; coordinating Training Needs Assessment (TNA); Developing business proposals and business plans for clients and internal use; Conducting business clinics; entrepreneurship seminars and workshops; carrying out entrepreneurship in.-service programmes for budding enterprises; Assisting clients for in business start-ups; business information; implementing business incubation programmes; Organizing for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exhibitions and trade fairs; monitoring and evaluating training programmes. Page 9 of 20

14. Investment Officer J/G CPSB 09 (2 Posts) Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Graphic Design, Business and Information Technology, Management Science or equivalent quali6cation. Minimum of three years relevant experience Certificate in computer applications : Reporting to the Assistant Director Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation, he/she will:- Formulate, develop, and implement the county investment strategies and policies. Research on the viability of proposed investments and recommend appropriate action. Ensure the proposed investments are in line with the priority sectors and development agenda of the county. Design an efficient control framework for investment risk assessment activities. Design, monitor any ongoing evolution of existing and future risk management strategies for the department and county government. Coordinate the activities of the investors in the county. Establish and facilitate communication between the investors and the County government. Assist in the development of relationships with new and existing investors and stakeholders. Page 10 of 20

15. Chief Industrial Officer J/G CPSB 07 ( 1 Post) Bachelor s degree in Chemical and Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Production Engineering or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university Served for a period of 5 years, two of which should have been in managerial position in a busy industrial set up Demonstrated professional, technical and administrative competence. Reporting to the Assistant Director Industry, the officer will:- Promote industrial activities Monitor and evaluate implementation of industrial projects. Undertake bench marking surveys and support rehabilitation of cottage industries Identify and document local technologies and innovation Link local industrial entrepreneurs with Research and Development Institutions Sensitize entrepreneurs on industrial investment opportunities Sensitize industrialists on the importance of Quality Management Systems Liaise with the Trade Development Officer to link industrial entrepreneurs to financial institutions. 16. Industrial Officer J/G CPSB 09 (3 Posts) Bachelor s Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Production Engineering or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university Minimum 2 years experience in an industrial set up or equivalent Good communication skills. Page 11 of 20

Reporting to the Chief Industrial Officer, he/she will be responsible for:- Identifying opportunities for setting up small industries Guiding up-coming investors regarding the industrial opportunities in the County and other parts of the country Collecting and providing information on policies regarding industrial development and promotion Organizing and facilitating industrial/jua kali exhibitions in the County for the benefit of the local business community Facilitating, training programmes for the industrial community Preparing performance reports. 17. Electrical Engineer J/G CPSB 07 (1 Post) A Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution Served for a minimum period of 5 years preferably in a managerial position in a busy industrial set up Membership to the Board of Registration of Engineers in Kenya (EBK or IEK) Certificate in computer applications Reporting to the Assistant Director Energy, the officer will: - Promote Energy activities as per County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and Strategic Investment Plan Undertake monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of energy projects in the county Advising on electrical and energy related matters Design execution and maintenance of electrical installations works and energy systems Page 12 of 20

Proper management and execution of contracts and submission of project status report Reporting on the safety aspects of electrical designs and installations Participating in evaluation of bids 18. Electrical Technician - J/G CPSB 11 ( 1 Post) Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognised institution Minimum 1 year experience as a technician in electrical maintenance Very strong analytical and troubleshooting skills of electrical systems Good knowledge of generators Good knowledge of electrical controls including electrical changeover(s) or transfer switches Ability to read/understand Electrical drawings and schematics. Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, the officer will :- Respond to power failures in various sites Troubleshoot and repair power equipment Carry out preventive maintenance on electrical installations Ensure that all electrical systems are maintained and functional Complete service repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments and calibration on all electrical systems Report on the status of all power systems in various sites Connect wires to circuit breakers or other electrical components Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures Page 13 of 20

19. Assistant Office Administrator I (Formerly Personal Secretary) - J/G CPSB 09 (1 Post ) A Bachelor s Degree in Secretarial Studies or a Bachelor of Business and Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Served in the grade of Personal Secretary II or Senior Secretarial Assistant or any other relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of 3 years. OR Possession of Qualifications from the Kenya National Examinations Council (Shorthand III, minimum 100 wpm) Typewriting III (50w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III Business English III/Communications II, Office Practice II and Commerce II Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III or Secretarial Duties II. OR A Diploma/Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution. Working in the deployed office he/she will be responsible for:- Typing from drafts, manuscripts Processing data and operating office equipment Attending to visitors/clients Handling telephone calls and appointments Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence undertaking other secretarial duties that may be assigned. Page 14 of 20

20. Clerical Officer J/G CPSB 12 ( 2 Posts) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its approved equivalent; and Proficiency in Computer Applications. Compiling of statistical records, data, updating of staff records and preparing returns Sorting out letters and filling Dispatching letters and maintaining an efficient filling system Drafting correspondences Dispatch of letters and Invoices. Managing office supplies and recording minutes at staff meetings Performing any other assigned duties Page 15 of 20

B. FINANCE & ECONOMIC PLANNING (DIRECTORATE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) 1. Assistant Director/ Supply Chain Management - J/G CPSB 05 ( 1 Post) Bachelor s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supplies Chain Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement and supplies Management or equivalent from a recognized university. Masters degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution A Diploma in supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS) Or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) Five (5) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management position or served as a principle supply chain Management officer Valid supplies practitioners license. Reporting to the Director Supply Chain Management, the officer will be responsible for:- Providing administrative guidance on the implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and regulations 2006. Planning and coordinating supplies management services. Coordinating the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals to ensure that the tender process complies with the relevant legislations Maintaining and updating pre-qualification list and quotation register. Ensuring movement of products from suppliers to user departments Ensuring compliance with supply chain activities standards and regulations Page 16 of 20

Preparing reports on supply chain operations Implementing inventory management information system Preparing annual procurement plans and compiling sectional reports Collection of market survey data. Performing any other assigned duties 2. Principal Supply Chain Management Officer J/G CPSB 06 ( 2 Posts) Bachelor s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supplies Chain Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement and supplies Management, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) At least five (5) years relevant experience. Reporting to the Assistant Director Supply Chain Management, he/she will be responsible for :- Assisting in the preparation of departmental procurement plans. Guiding staff in the implementation of Supply Chain Management Policies Overseeing and coordinating warehousing distribution Preparing LPOs and LSOs. Conducting a market survey and research on costs and list of suppliers for various goods and services. Registering documents and handling customers and suppliers databases Taking inventory and compiling procurement status reports. Enforcing public procurement policies, regulations, systems and procedures. Page 17 of 20

3. Supply Chain Management Officer I J/G CPSB 09 ( 9 Posts) Bachelor s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supplies Chain Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement and supplies Management,Commerce, Business administration, Economics and Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized university, Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS) Or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) Minimum two years of relevant experience. Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer, he/she will be responsible for :- Preparing notifications and execution of contracts Participating in the tender evaluation process Maintaining accuracy of procurement records. Timely delivery of goods and services. Preparing local purchase orders (LPO) and local service orders (LSO) for the various departments Conducting market survey on price trends Conducting periodic stock taking and inventory audits. Ensuring safety and security storage of inventory items. Preparation of quotations, issuing to suppliers, opening and evaluation of quotations. 4. Supply Chain Management Assistant II J/G CPSB 10 ( 15 Posts) Diploma in Supplies Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supplies Management, Economics, Finance, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution Page 18 of 20

Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS) Or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer, he/she will be responsible for :- Receiving items and invoices from suppliers Compiling records of supply transactions. Issuing items to various units in the department Ensuring safety of items. Preparing and balancing ledger books. Managing stock levels Reporting damages and discrepancies 5. Office Administrative Assistant II (Formerly Secretarial assistant I) J/G CPSB 11 (1 Post) Diploma in secretarial studies or diploma in front office operations and administration Good communication skills. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Working in the deployed office he/she will be responsible for:- Answering telephone calls, taking messages and handling written correspondences. Processing reports. Filing and retrieving documents Acting as a receptionist. Communicating and dealing with the public/customers enquiries. Page 19 of 20

Maintaining diaries and arranging appointments Ensuring cleanliness of the office. Conveying general information as required. Terms of service:- Permanent and pensionable. Salaries and allowances payable are as guided by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) N/B: Applications can only be submitted online on or before 27 th February 2018 through Bomet County Public Service Board recruitment portal, www.cpsbbomet.net or from a link in Bomet County website www.bomet.go.ke. Manual applications will not be accepted. The recruitment exercise is free of charge. Applicants are asked to be wary of fraudsters extorting money. Any suspected fraudulent activity should be reported to the nearest police station. THE SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD P.O.BOX 605-20400, BOMET. The county government of Bomet is an equal opportunity employer. Women Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. and Page 20 of 20