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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mombasa County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualied persons for the following positions

1. COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD SECRETARY/C.E.O (Job Group S) Renumeration: Basic Salary: Ksh 120,270-180,660pm House Allowance: Ksh 50,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000pm Terms of Service: Contract

vi. CPA (K) will be an added advantage vii. Be capable to work under pressure to meet deadlines viii. Be a visionary and strategic thinker 2. DIRECTOR BOARD AFFAIRS AND LEGAL (Job Group R) Basic Salary Ksh 109,089-144,998pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P Job Description Reporting to County Public Service Secretary/C.E.O Legal advisor to County Public Service Board Plan, supervise and coordinate the operations of the Board Affairs & Legal Department. Compile minutes of proceedings of the CPSB Board Secretaries meetings. Advise and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Responsible for legal matters in collaboration with external lawyers on disputed issues. Litigation and legal advice on matters arising. Take custody of and ensure safe keeping of CPSB contracts. Handle the performance management, supervision and development of staff in the department. Interpret legal opinions and offer guidance on legal requirements. Review contracts and leases drawn by third parties. Any other duties assigned from time to time

Job Description Reporting to County Public Service Board Establish and abolish ofces in the county public service Appoint persons to hold or act in ofce of county ofces Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in those ofces as provided for under this part Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 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 Advice the county government on human resource management and development Advise the 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 salaries and remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees Any other duties assigned from time to time Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Be a holder of a rst degree in Law from a recognized university or CPS ii. Masters degree in MBA iii. Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity iv. Have working experience of not less than 10 years in senior leadership position in private or public sector. v. Be a certied public secretary of good professional standing

Reviewing and vetting demand letters statutory notices, pleading afdavits and other relevant litigation documents Drafting and reviewing templates, standard forms, service level agreements, contracts, security documents and other relevant documents Providing guidance on litigation matters Managing litigation records and regular review of litigation matters Any other duties assigned from time to time Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Bachelor-LLB ii. Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a minimum of 3 years post qualication experience iii. Have litigation experience iv. Knowledge of workings of court registries 4. DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND WCO (Job Group R) Basic Salary Ksh 109,089-144,998pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Laws degree ii. Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. iii. Must have worked for seven (7) years in a reputable rm, three of which must have been as senior legal ofcer and in leadership position. iv. Must possess a valid practicing certicate. v. Possession of MBA or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage. 3. LEGAL OFFICER (Job Group P) Basic Salary: Ksh 77,527-103894pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

Job Description Reporting to the Director Board Affairs and legal

Job Description Reporting to County Public Service Secretary/C.E.O He/She will co-ordinate, monitor & evaluate performance appraisals, promotion of values and principles of good governance, human resources and effective county public service. Promoting effective performance management appraisal frameworks that will drive County of Mombasa mobilize utmost nancial gains and stand as an entity with a global image. Enhancing image of both employees and the County of Mombasa through innovating a strong value proposition that will trigger external labour desire to associate with the standards. Preparing management reports regarding performance management appraisals issues and promotion of values and principles of good governance in the county government Ensuring institutionalization of uniform standards and performance control procedures in the county public service. Ensuring the code of conduct in the county public service is kept under regular review. Monitoring and evaluation of the county public service delegated functions. Co-ordinate and facilitate implementation of World

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Class Practices for efcient, effective county public service. Any other duties assigned from time to time Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Have at least 7 years experience in performance management appraisal audits quality assurance, world class operation, three (3)years of which should have been leadership senior position in public service or private sector; ii. Have a Master degree in Public / Business administration (HRM option) or related eld from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. Have a Bachelor degree in social science, Business administration (HRM option) or related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya; iv. Be in good standing with a relevant professional body; v. Have demonstrated professional competence, administration, capabilities and initiatives in the general organization and management of public organization vi. Be procient in application of information communication technology (ICT). 5. DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION (Job Group R) Basic Salary Ksh 109,089-144,998pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P Job Description Reporting to County Public Service Secretary/C.E.O Coordinating all administrative and logistical matters Providing strategic direction in nance, administration and planning ensuring that an appropriate nancial policy framework is in place to guide decision-making by the County Public Service Board Working closely with the leadership team and advising on the nancial implications of the proposed action; Managing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the nance and planning within County Public Service Board including nancial reporting and accounting; Monitoring effective implementation of nancial, human resource and accounting strategies; Reviewing, evaluating and recommending improvements to the nancial administrative and planning systems and procedures; and Developing and implementing the County Public Service Board Information Communication Technology strategies to improve performance. Any other duties assigned from time to time vi. vii. viii. ix. management lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution; Have demonstrable professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of a public organization; Be procient in application of Information Communication Technology (ICT); Have sound knowledge of nancial and accounting systems in the public sector as spelt out in the Public Finance Management Act; and Have proper understanding of the Procurement Act and Regulations prevailing in the Public Sector.

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6. PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER (Job Group P) Basic Salary: Ksh 77,527-103894pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

Job Description Reporting to the Director Administration Coordinate all public relations activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks, yers, CDs etc Updating the Public Service Board website in liaison with the IT section Coordinating of the outreach programme Prepare press releases, react to media stories and proactive media reporting through the media through the available channels and coordinating with the House Broadcast unit on broadcast/media aspects Convening public relations and media related meetings and chairing the sessions while ensuring all minutes are taken and led Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Have minimum Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, Media communication and ii. Be competent in use of IT as a working tool iii. Served in the grade of Public Communication Ofcer or an equivalent position in either the public or the private sector for at least 10 years 7. DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT (Job group R) Basic Salary Ksh 109,089-144,998pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

establish appropriate structures and adequate stafng levels; Reviewing and carrying out needs assessment for the establishment and abolition of ofces; Setting standards on the development and review of schemes of service and career progression guidelines; Reviewing and making recommendations in respect of qualications of ofcers in the county public service; Carrying out job evaluation and analyses to determine the relative worth and grading of jobs in the county public service; Maintaining the establishment and complement control in the county public service Reviewing work processes with a view to enhancing efciency and effectiveness in service delivery; Formulating and reviewing strategies and policies for human resource management and development in the county public service; Identifying core training needs in line with the county objectives and goals for social economic development; Ensuring institutional frameworks in county departments for the discharge of human resource management function; Regular skills auditing and maintenance of a skills inventory in the Mombasa county government; Initiating collaboration with learning institutions and the school of government for purpose of offering appropriate training to the county public service; Developing a framework for hearing and determination of appeals from county departments; Undertaking research and analysis of the status of human resource function in the County public service; Developing a framework for handling disciplinary matters and appeals from the county departments. Any other duties assigned from time to time Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Have at least 7 years experience in Human resource management, management consultancy, organizational development, Public administration and three (3)years of which should have been in senior leadership position in public service or private sector; ii. Have a Master degree in Public / Business administration (HRM option) or related eld from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. Have a Bachelor degree in social science, Business administration (HRM option) or related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya; iv. Be in good standing with a relevant professional body; v. Have demonstrated professional competence, administration, capabilities and initiatives in the general organization and management of public organization vi. Be procient in application of information communication technology (ICT). 8. DIRECTOR GOVERNANCE, ETHICS & INTEGRITY (Job Group R) Basic Salary Ksh 109,089-144,998pm House Allowance: Ksh 40,000pm Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000pm Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. Have at least seven (7) years experience in Finance, Administration and Planning, three (3) years of which should have been in senior leadership position in the Public Service or Private Sector; ii. Have a Masters degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration or related eld from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. Have a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Public/Business Administration or any other relevant qualication from a university recognized in Kenya; iv. Be in good standing with a relevant professional body; v. Have attended a course in leadership or

Job Description Reporting to County Public Service Secretary/C.E.O The Director, Human resource management and Employee relationship will co-ordinate development of policies and provide oversight on human resource management function in the county public service. Undertake administration of county Public Service Promotional Examination Occupational tests. Shall also be in charge to co-ordinate organizational studies, business process reviews and advice on scheme of service and career progression. Undertaking organizational and functional reviews to

Job Description Reporting to County Public Service Secretary/C.E.O

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administrative injustice, discourtesy, incompetence, misbehavior, inefciency or ineptitude within the County public service Facilitate the setting up of, and build complaint handling capacity in, the sector of County public service Work with different public institutions to promote alternative dispute resolution methods in the resolution of complaints relating to County public service administration Provide advisory opinions or proposals on improvement of county public service administration, including review of legislation, codes of conduct, processes and procedures Publish periodic reports on the state of administrative justice within the county public service Promote public awareness of policies and administrative procedures on matters relating to administrative justice Take appropriate steps, in conjunction with other county organs responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights, to facilitate promotion and protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual in county public service administration Work with the Kenya National Commission on Human rights within the county to ensure efciency, effectiveness and complementarily in respective activities and to establish mechanisms for referrals and collaboration Any other duties assigned from time to time. Key in the planning, budgeting and actual facilitation of governance training a range of levels in the public, private and civil society sectors within the county Develop work plans and outlines that structure the work of the department Develop liaison and networks with institutions in the public and private sphere inn promotion of good governance practices, ethics-integrity and anticorruption programs Plan and conduct actual governance training programs in the public, private and civil society sectors within the county. Any other duties assigned from time to time Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. A Bachelors Degree in Education, Law, Economics, Sociology, Psychology or other humanities from a recognized university ii. Masters or Post-graduate qualication with a specialization in areas of public sector governance will have an added advantage iii. At least 8 years relevant experience in designing, developing and implementing of governance education programs iv. Knowledge of governance models and practices in emerging/transition economies v. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills vi. Involvement in governance civic/public education programs is a distinct advantage Other Key Mandatory competencies for all the above positions Strong leadership and management skills; A strategic thinker; Good interpersonal relations and proven communication skills; Should be in a position to work under pressure Be a Kenyan citizen; Note: Important Information to all Applicants Applicants must attach copies of C.Vs, academic and professional certicates. Clearance certicates from C.I.D., EACC, HELB and KRA National Identity Card Indicate Sub-county and Ward of residence. How to Apply Candidates are required to submit their applications in sealed envelopes clearly marked the category being applied for and addressed to: The Secretary, County Public Service Board, P.O. Box 82209-80100, Mombasa Manual applications should be posted through the above address or delivered to the ofces of County Public Service Board, Prima Building Coast House Rd, Kizingo, Mombasa. While online applications are sent to: mpsb2013@gmail. com Applications should reach the Board on or before 21st November 2013 at 4.30 p.m.

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Sensitize County Public Service on the causes and consequences of corruption Develop and Coordinate implementation of proactive measures including campaigns and outreach programs for the County Public Service on good governance, ethics and integrity Coordinate promotion of national and public service values and principles within the County Public Service Develop due diligence tools and risk assessment programs Mainstream Integrity concerns into project implementation processes acilitate the setting up of and build complaint handling capacity in the County Public Service Coordinate public awareness of policies and administrative procedure on matters relating to administrative justice within the County Public Service Coordinate & Develop investigation process and resolution mechanism to address complaints within the County Public Service Establish & Maintain strategic linkages and partnerships in the rule of law with other governance sectors. Any other duties assigned from time to time Required Academic and Professional Qualications Bachelors degree in Public administration, Social Sciences, Law Masters degree in MBA Strong Administrative , Communication and Social skills Must have knowledge on legal matters and governance. Ability to come up with Policies and implementation Ability to give strategic direction to County Public Service Ability to deal with reports, complaints of abuse of power, impropriety and other forms of misconduct and 8+ years of experience including facilitation of governance, leadership and professional development interventions Possess a proactive, collaborative and selfmotivating with exceptional relationship management skills Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and Have had a distinguished career in his/her respective eld.

Required Academic and Professional Qualications i. A Bachelor of Laws from a university recognized in Kenya ii. Masters is an added advantage iii. Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law; iv. Practicing Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; v. Must demonstrate prociency in use of Computer Applications; vi. At least 5 years proven progressive work experience at Senior leadership level in a law rm, institution handling human rights or administrative issues vii. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution. Other Desirable characteristics i. Independence ii. Impartiality and Fairness iii. Credibility of the Review Process 10. DEPUTY DIRECTOR EDUCATION (Job Group Q) Basic Salary: Ksh 89,748-120,270 House Allowance: Ksh 20,000 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 14,000 Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

9. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OMBUDSMA (Job Group Q) Basic Salary: Ksh 89,748-120,270 House Allowance:Ksh 20,000 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 40,000 Terms of Service: Contract/P&P

Job Description Reporting to the Director Governance, Ethics and Integrity To report on complaints investigated and take remedial action Inquire into allegations of maladministration, delay,

Job Description Reporting to the Director Governance, Ethics and Integrity Design, develop and implementation of governance, anti-corruption , ethics integrity education programs in the public, private and civil society sectors Design, develop and disseminate governance, anticorruption ethics-integrity educational and other publicity materials throughout the county