Busia County Careers

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Handling public concerns and issues.
• Facilitating citizen’s participation in development activities.
• Organizing and coordinating official events.
• Preparing guests lists and sitting arrangements.
• Coordinating arrangements for press coverage of official functions.
• Facilitating linkage with other institutions and organizations.
• Ensuring efficient and effective communication with stakeholders and visitors to the office of the Governor and/or the County Government.
• Collecting and collating data on development activities in the County.
• Ensuring proper etiquette for official engagements; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment:

•  Be a Kenyan citizen.
•  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business/Public Administration, Communication, or Public
• Relations, is typically required for a Liaison Officer position.
•  Relevant working experience of at least three (3) years.
•  Possess strong communication and negotiation skills
•  Ability to organize and coordinate official activities,
•  Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
•  Proficiency in computer applications
   

All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents so as to reach the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 6TH MARCH 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.

The personal Assistant will support the County Secretary by:

• Reporting to the County Secretary,
• Providing executive assistance and offering the required linkage to customer care and communication with the County Secretary’s clients, visitors and the public in general
• Coordinating travel arrangements for the County Secretary
• Managing appointments, correspondences and maintaining the County Secretary’s diary
• Setting up meetings
• Managing the affairs of the County Secretary’s office
• Researching, compiling and summarizing information to respond to various inquiries from internal and
• external clients
• Preparing the County Secretary’s speech and drafting of both internal and external communication
• Establishing and maintaining proper record and archiving system for the County Secretary
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the County Secretary

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen
•  Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya with a bias in Business administration and or public relations
•  Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years
•  Ability to work independently, and support the County Secretary’s official operations
•  Excellent public relations, written and spoken English
•  Knowledge of a foreign language is an added advantage
•  Proficiency in ICT, excellent report writing
•  Ability to work long hours and under pressure in meeting critical deadlines
•  Exhibit strong problem solving and research abilities and the flexibility to coordinate various functions
•  Knowledge of corporate administrative office management systems
•  Provide administrative support, maintain records and generate reports with high level of integrity and discretion.

All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents so as to reach the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 6TH MARCH 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.

ADVERT. NO. CPSB/4/2024.

Duties and responsibilities’

The responsibilities of the Board members shall collectively be to: -

• In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Regulations thereof and on behalf of the County Government, administer and manage the Fund internally;
• Establish mechanisms for mobilization of resources to increase the Fund capital;
• Propose to the county executive member on the available profitable investment opportunities on surplus funds;
• Consult and collaborate with the County Public Service Board and Salaries and Remuneration Commission to ensure that all its decisions made under this Act conform to the guidelines or directives issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission;
• Establish criteria to be met by applicants to access the Fund by way of loans;
• Determine the modes and methods of repayment of the loans granted;
• Receive, process and approve or otherwise applications for loans from and by applicants;
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of loan applications, approvals and repayments;
• Set up and implement procedures for loan recoveries and defaults;
• In the event of default by a loanee or debtor, to initiate appropriate recovery proceedings; and
• Perform such other functions, with the approval of the Executive Committee Member as may be necessary or appropriate for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen and ordinarily a resident and carrying on business in the County;
•  Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  Has a working experience of not less than five (5) years;
•  Is not a public officer;
•  Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Mandatory Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:

• KRA Tax compliance certificate
• Clearance from HELB
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• CRB clearance certificate 

All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents so as to reach the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 6TH MARCH 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.

Job specification

• A Kenyan citizen aged below 35 years
• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting / Finance option) Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science ,Auditing, Business Administration/management will be an added advantage.
• Must be available full time for a minimum period of 12 (twelve) months
• Proficiency in Computer application
• Should NOT have undertaken any other internship opportunity program

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Only selected candidates will be contacted
2. The Busia County Assembly Service Board does not gurantee employment after internship program
3. Interns will be paid a monthly stipend as may be determined by the Busia County Assembly Service Board from time to time.
4. Succesful intern candidate will be required to submit proof of a valid personal accident cover, certificate of good conduct , copy of KRA PIN and National Identity card/ passpoort
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, KRA pin certificate, HELB clearance Certificate, Certificate of good conduct, EACC clearance and any other supporting documents by 27TH SEPTEMBER,2023.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Busia County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 1018-50400
Busia –Kenya
Hand delivery applications can be submitted to th office of The Clerk of the County Assembly/The Secretary to The Board, during official working hours

Job specification

• A Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting of Finance Option) and passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination

OR

• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or its approved equivalent qualification
• Served as Accountant II or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Proficiency in computer application

Job description

• Verification of vouchers and commital documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations
• Data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books, registers
• Preperation of simple management reports e.g imprest and expenditure returns etc
• Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers
• Writing cheques and posting payments and receipts vouchers in cash books, balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis
• Arranging for ithdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis
• Paying personal and merchant guided by cash balances in the cash books and treasury regulations

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Only selected candidates will be contacted
2. The Busia County Assembly Service Board does not gurantee employment after internship program
3. Interns will be paid a monthly stipend as may be determined by the Busia County Assembly Service Board from time to time.
4. Succesful intern candidate will be required to submit proof of a valid personal accident cover, certificate of good conduct , copy of KRA PIN and National Identity card/ passpoort
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, KRA pin certificate, HELB clearance Certificate, Certificate of good conduct, EACC clearance and any other supporting documents by 27TH SEPTEMBER,2023.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Busia County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 1018-50400
Busia –Kenya
Hand delivery applications can be submitted to th office of The Clerk of the County Assembly/The Secretary to The Board, during official working hours

Job specification

• A Kenyan citizen aged below 35 years
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Science, Political Science, Commerce or relevant equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
• Must be available full time for a minimum period of 12 (twelve) months
• Proficiency in Computer application
• Should NOT have undertaken any other internship opportunity program

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Only selected candidates will be contacted
2. The Busia County Assembly Service Board does not gurantee employment after internship program
3. Interns will be paid a monthly stipend as may be determined by the Busia County Assembly Service Board from time to time.
4. Succesful intern candidate will be required to submit proof of a valid personal accident cover, certificate of good conduct , copy of KRA PIN and National Identity card/ passpoort
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, KRA pin certificate, HELB clearance Certificate, Certificate of good conduct, EACC clearance and any other supporting documents by 27TH SEPTEMBER,2023.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Busia County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 1018-50400
Busia –Kenya
Hand delivery applications can be submitted to th office of The Clerk of the County Assembly/The Secretary to The Board, during official working hours

Advert No. CPSB/67/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Reviewing and initiating improvements in the policy framework;
• Preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating youth programmes;
• Researching and developing information systems;
• Liaising with stakeholders and government agencies on programme implementation;
• Coordinating all aspects of human resource management and development and performance management systems of technical and support cadres in the Department. 

An officer at this level may be deployed as the administrative and technical head of a county HQS

• Initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating youth development activities and programmes within the County;
• Preparing performance reports;
• Coordinating and supervising technical staff; and staff training and skills development;
• Disseminating information on youth employment, health, empowerment policy and environment;
• Monitoring and evaluating youth mainstreaming activities;
• Liaising with stakeholders on absorption of youth into employment, internship and volunteerism;
• Coordinating youth participation in environmental protection, preservation/conservation and improvement.

Requirements for appointment

• Served in the position of Assistant Director Youth Development, Job Group ‘P’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Sciences
• Master’s degree in any Social Science from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Shown initiative, merit, administrative competence and ability as reflected in work performance in the efficient management of youth development or related programmes.

Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
i) KRA Tax compliance certificate
ii) Clearance from HELB
iii) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
iv) Certificate of Good Conduct
v) CRB clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.  

Advert No. CPSB/64/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing policy and legislation framework for gender development in the county Management
• Planning, coordination and administration of gender service in the county
• Integrating gender programs, capacity building of communities to participate in development project and involve women and vulnerable groups and activities that promote their welfare;
• Coordinating the monitoring of the thirty percent affirmative action on gender representation and in socioeconomic development
• Coordinating provision of alternative financial support through other funding sources like Women Enterprise Fund (WEF)
• Coordinating and monitoring the promotion of awareness on harmful culture practice such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender Based Violence (GBV)
• Planning and implementing programs related to gender development affairs
• Maintaining records and lists of all gender and marginalized groups related activities within the county
• Promoting community participation and inter-county gender related activities.
• Formulating budget proposals and expenditure controls
• Interpreting and implementing the departmental strategic plan and medium-term plan
• Promoting research on gender
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the position of Assistant Director, Gender or equivalent position in the public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Gender and Development, Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence on matters relating to gender and social development.
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Advert No. CPSB/66/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Initiating the implementation of County Tourism policies, strategies, programmes and projects; 
• Developing tourism sector safety and crisis management guidelines; 
• Monitoring and evaluating of tourism programmes and projects; 
• Coordinating tourism promotion and marketing activities; 
• Domesticating global code of ethics and developing local codes of practice in the tourism sector; 
• Preparing proposals for investment incentives in tourism products and services; 
• Recommending applications for expatriates seeking employment in the tourism sector to the relevant government agencies; 
• Developing tourism management information systems; 
• Preparing proposal for development of bilateral and multilateral agreements and protocols in the tourismsector.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer MUST have: -

• Served for a minimum period of 3 years as an Assistant Director of Tourism or served in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service for a period of five (5) years
• A Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality, International Relations, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Eco-Tourism, Hotel and Institution Management, Travel and Tour Operations Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Tourism Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Leisure Tourism and Hospitality, Environmental Studies, Tourism and Environment, Business Administration (Marketing), International Relations or relevant qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (Weeks) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer applications certificate
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial capabilities and initiatives as reflected in the work performance

Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
i) KRA Tax compliance certificate
ii) Clearance from HELB
iii) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
iv) Certificate of Good Conduct
v) CRB clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.