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09/09/2017

JOBS/VACANCIES WITH ISIOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ISIOLO

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

A. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Pursuant to the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012 sections 35, 36, 44 and 45, the County Government of Isiolo wishes to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER- SIX (6) POSTS

The CEC Member will be answerable to the Governor.

The County Executive Committee Member shall be in-charge of the following county departments:-

1. Finance and Economic Planning
2. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development
3. Water, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
4. Lands, Physical Planning, Roads, Infrastructure, Public Works and Urban Development
5. Tourism, Trade, Cooperatives & Enterprise Development
6. Education, Sport, Youth, Culture, Gender and Social Services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the duties provided under Article 183 of the Constitution, a County Executive Committee member shall:

● Implement within the county, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires
● Provide strategic and policy guidance to the departments they are in charge of in particular and the county in general
● Manage and coordinate the functions of the county department he/she is in lcharge of
● Provide the county assembly with full and regular reports on matters
relating to the respective department
● Supervise the administration and service delivery in their respective departments
● Prepare legislations in their departments for consideration by the county assembly
● Any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor from time to time
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to the position of County Executive Committee member, a person should:
● Be a Kenyan citizen
● Be a visionary and a strategic thinker
● Be committed to be a part of a team that will enable the County Government realize its vision
● Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
● Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya, Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
● Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
● Have knowledge and administrative experience of not less than five (5) years
● Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
● Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
● Should not hold any other state or Public Office
● Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County
SALARY: As prescribed by SRC
TERMS OF SERVICE-Contract

COUNTY SECRETARY- ONE (1) POST

The County Secretary shall provide guidance and direction to the county
public service and will be answerable to the Governor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Be the Secretary to the County Executive Committee
● Be the head of the county public service
● Be responsible for arranging the business and keeping the minutes, of the county executive committee subject to the directions of the executive committee
● Conveying the decisions of the county executive committee to the appropriate persons or authorities
● Ensuring efficient management of resources and co-ordination of County Government resource
● Interpret, disseminate and oversees the implementation of National and County Government policies
● Provide direction and guidance to public officers in the County
● Performing any other functions as directed by the county executive committee
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

● Be a Kenyan citizen
● Be in possession of a first degree in social sciences from a university
recognized in Kenya, a master’s in either Strategic Management, PublicAdministration, or Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
● Have working experience of not less than 10 years at managerial level
● Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution
● Be conversant with Government policies and regulations
● Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and devolution laws
● Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
● Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines
● Have good interpersonal and communication skills
● Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030
● Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the national values
and principles of governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
● Be computer literate
SALARY: As prescribed by SRC
TERMS OF SERVICE-Contract

MEMBER OF THE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD- FEMALE ONE (1)
POST |
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
● Be a Kenyan citizen
● Be a holder of at least first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
● Working experience of not less than five years
● Be a professional and demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct
● Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Establish and abolish offices in the county public service
● Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments
● Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices
● Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the ex*****on of the functions of the Board
● Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232
● Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the
values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the county public service
● Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county
● Advise the county government on human resource management and development;
● Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county
● Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees
SALARY: As prescribed by SRC
TERMS OF SERVICE-Contract

For candidates to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya applicants must obtain the following:(a) Tax compliance certificate from KRA
(b) Clearance certificate from HELB
(c) Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
(d) Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
(e) Credit Reference Bureau clearance.

Application Procedure

Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates, ID card and clearance from the various institutions as listed above should be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the portfolio/position you are applying for addressed to;

Office of the Governor,
County Government of Isiolo,
County Government Building,
First Floor
P.O Box 36-60300,
ISIOLO

All the applications should reach the Office of the Governor, on or before 15th September, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

B. COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

Isiolo County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified citizens to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Sections 45 of the County Governments Act 2012:

1. COUNTY CHIEF OFFICERS – THIRTEEN (13) POSTS (ICPSB/2017/01)

The County Chief Officers shall be in-charge of the following sectors:-

1. Special Programmes and ICT
2. Public Service Management and County Administration
3. Finance and Economic Planning
4. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
5. Public Health
6. Medical Services
7. Education, Youth and Sports
8. Land, Physical Planning and Urban Development
9. Roads, Infrastructure and Public Works
10. Gender, Culture and Social Services
11. Tourism and Wildlife Management
12. Trade, Cooperative and Enterprise Development
13. Water, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Officer shall be the accounting and the authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for:

● Day to day administration of the department
● Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department
● Oversee management of finances, preparation and submission of budget estimates, annual plans and programs
● Implementation of policies and programs within the department
● Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management
● Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain Vision 2030
● Promote National values and principles of good governance and principles of public service as outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
● Perform any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

● Be a Kenyan citizen
● Must be a holder of at least a degree from a University recognized in Kenya in the relevant portfolio. Master’s degree in relevant field is an added advantage
● Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less
than ten years in the specific portfolio applied for, five of which must be at a senior level either in government or private sector
● Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and vision 2030
● Be a strategic thinker and result oriented
● Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
● Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
● Must be a member of a professional a where applicable Additional qualifications for county chief officer in charge of Finance and Economic planning:
● Holder of a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in business administration,
finance or economics
● Be in possession of extensive experience and training in public finance
● Demonstrate progressive advancement and increased responsibility over financial decision making process in public finance
● Must be conversant with computerized accounting packages

SALARY: As prescribed by SRC
TERMS OF SERVICE-Contract


Application Procedure

Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates, ID card and clearance from the various institutions as listed above should be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the portfolio you are applying for addressed to;

The Secretary/CEO,
Isiolo County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 224 – 60300,
ISIOLO

Or hand delivered to Board office located opposite Al-ansar playground between 0800hrs to 1700hrs. All the applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, on or before 22nd September, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Those who are currently working with the County government and are interested are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The County Public Service Board of Isiolo is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

13/06/2017

Diplomatic Ties: Somalia turns down $80m to cut ties with Qatar
Somali President, Mohammed Abdullah Farmajo, has been offered $80 million in exchange for his agreement to sever diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar, the New Khalij news outlet reported a prominent journalist has revealed.
“After two hours of enticement, Farmajo rejected the tempting offer,” journalist Jaber Al-Harimi said.
Yesterday, the newspaper Somalia Today quoted unnamed sources saying “there was pressure put on the Somali government by Saudi Arabia to reverse Somalia’s decision to stay neutral in the siege imposed by some Arab governments on the State of Qatar.”

The sources confirmed that Saudi Arabia threatened to withdraw financial aid to the Somali government unless Somalia change its neutral stand in which it has called for an end to the political dispute between Qatar and the other Arab nations through dialogue via Islamic organisations like the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC).
The sources added that “ministers of the Somali government returned from Saudi Arabia after meetings with their counterpart were unexpectedly postponed.” It is understood that the rulers of the UAE, with the knowledge of Saudi Arabia, have already sought to persuade Farmajo, who won the presidency despite opposition from the UAE, to change his position.
Sources close to Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue, explained to the New Khalij that the rulers of the UAE, in particular the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed, would have preferred the former president, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, to remain in power, especially because of the concessions that the UAE were given by Mahmoud, including contracts for the unfettered access and management of a number of Somali ports that would have provided the UAE with an important strategic position in trading across the world. The new Somali President, Farmajo, has vowed to reverse a number of agreements, some of which have been described as “illegal”.
Also arriving yesterday in the Somali capital were a Qatari delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sultan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, to hold talks between the Gulf States and officials of the Somali Federal government. According to sources, the Qatari delegation met with the Somali Prime Minister, Hasan Ali Khairi, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are also expected to meet Farmajo.
The Qatari delegation praised the non-aligned stance taken by government towards the Gulf countries and encouraged Somali leaders to maintain their stance against the embargo on Qatar at any cost.
Somalia allowed Qatar the use of its airspace to break the no fly restriction imposed by the Arab countries. “At least 15 Qatari planes flew through Somali Airspace on the first day of the blockade on Qatar,” the Associated Press quoted an official with the aviation authority as saying.

02/06/2017

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14/04/2017

Books are the best source of knowledge on earth. They are representing an age old words of wisdom whose holders are no longer with us. We are meeting some great people of the past, their minds and thoughts through materials they have written. Reading enriches your mind.
Professors at America's most prestigious colleges Shared with Business Insider the single book they think every student should read in 2017.

a) Jill Abramson, Harvard: 'The Paranoid Style in American Politics,' by Richard Hofstadter
Abramson, a former executive editor of The New York Times and current Harvard English lecturer, recommends students read Richard Hofstadter's "The Paranoid Style in American Politics," first published in 1964.
Abramson says the book is "everything you need to know about the root of Donald Trump's rhetoric and fake news."

b) James Berger, Yale: 'Orfeo,' by Richard Power
James Berger is a senior Lecturer in English and American Studies at Yale University. He recommends the 2014 novel "Orfeo," by Richard Powers.He implores students to read the book, explaining that:
"It is a story of music and genetics in our contemporary age of terror and surveillance. An idiosyncratic retelling of the Orpheus myth, an elderly avant garde composer who feels he has tried and exhausted every possible musical experiment, returns to his first love, biology, and seeks to inscribe a musical score onto the mutating DNA of bacteria. Yup.
"But his efforts are mistaken to be acts of bioterrorism, and so he flees into the 'underworld' of contemporary America, returning also to the various Euridices of his past. Amazing book —and you'll learn a hell of a lot about music, science, politics ... and even about Life!"

c) Eric Maskin, Harvard, and Maurice Schweitzer, UPenn: 'The Undoing Project,' by Michael Lewis
Eric Maskin is a Harvard professor and received the 2007 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics. Maurice Schweitzer is a professor of operations, information, and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Both chose Michael Lewis' "The Undoing Project."

d) David B. Carter, Princeton: 'The Strategy of Conflict,' by Thomas Schelling
David B. Carter is a politics professor at Princeton University. He recommended "The Strategy of Conflict," by Thomas Schelling, especially given the author's recent death. He said:
"'The Strategy of Conflict' is both probably the best book ever written about conflict and still very useful and important for understanding strategic interaction among states (and individuals).
"It also happens to be a very well-written and readable book. I read it as a junior in college and it was instrumental in getting me interested in international relations more generally, and in understanding conflict behavior and strategy in particular. I know it is an old book, but think it is something that anyone would benefit from reading."

e) WJT Mitchell, U Chicago: 'A Theory of the Drone,' by Gregoire Chamayou
WJT Mitchell is an English and Art History professor at the University of Chicago.
He recommends a book by French philosopher Gregoire Chamayou called "A Theory of the Drone," which attempts to understand how drones have revolutionized warfare.
Mitchell describes the book as:
"A very intelligent assessment of the new conditions ofdrone warfare in their implications for just war theory and notions of military valor."

f) Kenneth Warren, U Chicago: 'Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life,' by Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields.Racecraft
Kenneth Warren is an English professor at The University of Chicago.
He recommends "Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life," by Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields saying, "given the resurgence of questions about race in American society I think everyone should take a look at the 2014 book."

g) Harold Bloom, Yale: Shakespeare
Harold Bloom, an American literary critic and Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale, kept it short and sweet saying students should read, "all of Shakespeare."

13/04/2017

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya, serving present and future generations.

KRCS is looking for qualified people to fill the following positions:

POSITION: WATER & SANITATION OFFICER (HARDWARE) 3 POSTS

LOCATIONS: WAJIR, MARSABIT & TURKANA

REPORTING TO: COUNTY MANAGER AND WATSAN ENGINEER (HQ)

Overall Purpose
Responsible to the County Manager and Watsan Engineer (HQ) for effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of water, sanitation and irrigation infrastructure in the assigned county and any other areas assigned

Duties & Responsibilities
• Coordinate with the county manager, the Watsan Engineer and the Watsan Advisor to design and develop water, sanitation and irrigation infrastructure required in the project area.

• Provide technical support and supervision to other project areas as directed.

• Design and develop specifications for the procurement of water and sanitation equipment, machinery and related hardware for the project as directed.

• Identify and map existing non-functional water systems for rehabilitation or new sites for construction of sanitation facilities for current and future programing within the county.

• Participate in emergency watsan relief activities in response to disasters in liaison with DM department and other stakeholders.

• Ensure prudent utilization and application of project resources

• Coordinate preparation of funding proposals and appeals for resource mobilization in line with the strategic plan

• Implement strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other players

• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation reporting and documentation of watsan hardware programmes

• Represent the Society at meetings, conferences and workshops and other forums to promote and articulate issues related to humanitarian relief

• Prepare concept papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant BSc qualification in Civil or water Engineering with three years’ experience.

• Relevant Diploma in Civil or water Engineering with Five years’ experience.

Key Competencies
• Knowledge of water and sanitation, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering

• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver under pressure and short timelines.

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to build collaborative relationships

• Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals

• Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity; establishing productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect

• Ability to empower programme staff through coaching and counselling by emphasizing accountability and results oriented management

Application Requirements:

Applications should have:

• 1 Page cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job
• Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
• The names and contacts of three referees.
All applications should be emailed to [email protected] so as to reach us not later than 21st April 2017 clearly indicating on the subject: “Water & Sanitation Officer (Hardware)”.

No additional information should be appended.

Note: Applications will not be considered if they do not follow the above.

04/03/2017

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