West Pokot County Careers

Duties and Responsibilities;

•  Implement Agricultural policies and strategies
•  Harmonization of Extension approaches and methodologies of various agricultural activities in liaison with all stake holders in the Ward.
•  Training and advising farmers on matters related to crop production, Land Development, planning and Management of demonstration plots.
•  Coordinate collection and dissemination of agricultural information within the Ward.
•  Coordination of work and reporting on all agricultural activities.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Diploma in Agriculture, agricultural economics, horticulture, Agriculture& Home Economics, agricultural Education & extension and any other relevant Course from a recognized Institution.
•  Have a certificate on computer applications from a recognized institution

Terms of Service:

• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC. 

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Planning and management of demonstration plots
•  Participating in collecting marketing data and value addition.
•  Coordination of crop related extension activities
•  Mobilizing, training and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services in a working unit on matters related to Crop Production, horticultural production, Land Development and Planning
•  Any other duty as assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

•  Kenyan citizenship
•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent; and
•  A diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agriculture Education and Extension, Agriculture Economics, Farm Management, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
•  Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows.
•  Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums.
•  Providing technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching.
•  Promoting economic livestock farming.
•  Coordinating extension activities which include field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.
•  Researching, inventing and adverting on livestock production technologies and techniques.
•  Initiating livestock production programmes/projects.
•  Overseeing effective and efficient management of sheep and goat stations, livestock farms, mobile pastoral training units, pastoral training centres or livestock improvement and multiplication farms.
•  Organizing the preparation of agribusiness, ranch and farm plans.
•  Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes.
•  Collaborating with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters.
•  Planning for conservation and utilization of range resources.
•  Coordinating extension activities.
•  Developing livestock information management systems.

Requirements for Appointment.

•  Served in the grade of Senior Assistant director of livestock production for a minimum period of three (3) years.
•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines;-animal science, animal production , agriculture, apiculture, food science and technology, agribusiness, range management,
• natural resource management, livestock/agricultural economics, dairy technology or agricultural education and extension from a recognized institution.
•  Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines;-animal science, animal production, agriculture, apiculture, agribusiness, food science and technology agriculture and home economics, range management, natural resource management, livestock/agricultural economics, dairy technology, agricultural extension, animal breeding and genetics or animal nutrition from a recognized institution.
•  Have a certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six
•  (6) Weeks from a recognized institution.
•  Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
•  Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services. 

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Coordinating the day to day activities relating to the prioritized operations in the County.
•  To build capacities for project and service managers within the County.
•  To conduct feasibility studies on projects in order to inform decision making to be undertaken by H.E the Governor and County Executive Committee members.
•  Working with the County Executive Committee members to fast-track the delivery of Governor’s Flagship projects in the County.
•  Working hand in hand with the Monitoring and Evaluation team domiciled at County
•  Treasury to ensure HE the Governor gets briefs for M&E reports regularly and ensure impact and value for money in all projects.
•  Coordinate efficiency in monitoring unit at the Office of the Governor to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation.
•  Ensure that the Governor receive timely progress reports of all donor funded projects as well as ensuring that project execution is timely as per donor condition.
•  Ensuring that the County Executive Committee Members adhere to the provisions of the County Integrated Development Plan while implementing projects in their Departments.
•  In-charge of County Policy Development in line with the relevant Departments.
•  Ensure to follow up action on Executive decisions and directives with relevant departments.
•  Provide linkage between County Departments and External Stakeholders.
•  Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Governor.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen.
•  Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Kenya,
•  Have a vast knowledge and experience in the related field,
•  Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
•  Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and vision 2030;
•  Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
•  Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
•  Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
•  Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles espoused in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
•  Have a working experience and knowledge of using computers; and
•  Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
•  Possession of a Master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Preparing media, stains and dyes;
•  Receiving, recording, packaging, dispatching, analyzing and preserving test samples;
•  Maintaining biological cultures;
•  Undertaking disease surveillance activities;
•  Performing quality assurance tests for vaccine, animal products, inputs, and byproducts;
•  Maintaining laboratory records and equipment and caring for laboratory animals.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Have a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution; and
•  Have a certificate on computer applications from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities

•  To deputize the County Secretary
•  Assist the County Secretary in providing strategic leadership and policy direction;
•  Formulation and dissemination of policies, programmes and strategic plans;
•  Representing the County Secretary in various meetings and in stakeholder fora;
•  Assist the County Secretary in the Supervision, management and development of the County Public Service.
•  Co-ordination and mobilization of resources for effective public service delivery;
•  Supervise implementation, monitoring and evaluation, of County Government policies, programmes and strategic plans.
•  In-Charge of performance contracting.
•  Preparation of County functions, briefs, statements, reports and programmes;
•  Ensuring integrity and ethical conduct within the sectoral area;
•  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan Citizen
•  Be in possession of Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya
•  Possession of a master’s degree or higher academic qualification from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
•  Have 10 years’ experience in senior administration and management
•  Possess knowledge of organization and functions of government
•  Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the public service.
•  Membership to a professional association body will be an added advantage.
•  Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function;
•  Preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments;
•  Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries; preparing legal opinions and legal briefs; drafting leases and contracts;
•  Undertaking research on specific legal areas; ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements;
•  Ensuring safe custody of legal documents and records;
•  Providing legal risk reviews.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;
•  Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Advocates Training Programme) from the Council of Legal Education;
•  Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);
•  Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
•  Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
•  Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Develop and implement strategies, policies, guidelines, and programs related to security and enforcement within the County.
•  Coordinate operations, drills, training, parade and welfare of the enforcement unit.
•  Ensure compliance with County laws, by laws, rules and regulations established in respect to VIP protection, property protection, construction, waste disposal and
•  Management, revenue collection, disasters and traffic control among others.
•  Promote National Values, Principles of good governance as espoused in Article 10 and 232 of the constitution.
•  Supervise, coach and mentor enforcement officers.
•  Assess Security System, risks intelligence reports and give timely appropriate recommendations.
•  Prosecute individuals who are non-compliant to the County laws, by laws, rules and regulations.
•  Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s degree in the relevant field will be added advantage
•  Paramilitary training from a recognized institution;
•  Knowledge and work experience of not less than five (5) years, three (3) of which must have been at management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
•  Successful candidates should meet the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Coordinating human resource services in more than one section in the areas of recruitment, promotion, discipline, training and development, placement and staff welfare;
•  Interpreting and applying human resource management policies, rules and regulations, procedures and systems;
•  Analyzing data on human resource management for decision making;
•  Validating information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfer, human resource management information systems;
•  Maintaining staff establishment and complement control;
•  Undertaking research in human resource matters;
•  Implementing human resource decisions within the existing rules, regulations and procedures; recommending an appropriate human resource system (both manual and electronics);
•  Carrying out training needs assessment and training projections 18 of staff;
•  Training staff on target setting and participating in staff appraisals systems:
•  Compiling agenda items for the county human resource management advisory committee meetings and implementing decisions made;  processing various claims relating to training, medical and any other as may arise; preparing budget estimates for human resource emoluments; administering welfare matters as required; participating in grievance and industrial relation matters;
•  Maintaining an up-to-date human resource information database as per set procedures and policies;
•  Preparing human resource periodic reports.

 Requirements for Appointment

•  Served in the grade of Chief Human Resource Management Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/ Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Plus a
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
•  Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognizes institution;
•  Certificate in computer application skills;
•  Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.