Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Jobs in Kenya Dec 2017

Dec 2017 – Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Jobs Vacancies in Kenya

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi

County Assembly Service Board

Vacancy Announcement

The Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service Board invites application from suitable qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions on contractual terms (end of Speaker’s term).

1. Personal Secretary 1

CASB Salary Scale 7

Duties and responsibilities

Recording dictation in short hand and transcribing it in type written form.
Typing form draft, manuscript or recording from dictation machine.
Processing data.
Manage e-office
Ensure security of office records; documents and equipment; including classified materials.
Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence.
Management of office protocol; managing office petty cash; handling telephone calls and appointments.
Operating office equipment

Requirements for appointments

Must be in possession of a higher diploma in secretarial studies or higher diploma in business and office management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

2. Communications Officer

CASB Salary Scale 7

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee broad casting proceedings of the Assembly.
Coordinate ail public relations related activities including publishing of brochures, hand book, flyers, CDs e.t.c
Updating of the County Assembly website as required.
Coordinating and receiving visitors to the County Assembly.
Preparing press releases reacting to media stories and proactive media reporting through the available channels.
Coordinating County Assembly Broadcasting and Media relations.
Participate in public participation of County Assembly.

Requirement for appointment

Must have a bachelor’s degree in public communication / mass communication / information science; and be competent in use of IT as a working tool.

3. Liaison Officer

CASB Salary Scale 8

(1 Position)

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain thorough knowledge of the business, as well as an understanding of how that impacts the other entities of contact
Monitor, coordinate, and communicate strategic objectives of the business
Collaborate and communicate successfully with other entities outside of the business
Work with other staff members to develop a greater understanding of the business and any issues that arise
Develop and foster relationships with the community, stakeholders, and other entities
Collect, analyze, and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between the business and the other entity
Compile reports about particular incidents, events, or updates about important issue for the business
Proactively solve conflicts and address issues that could occur between the business and the other entity
Promptly respond to incidents and other events as necessary
Act as a positive representation of the business to the community

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree are preferred
2+ years of experience in a related role
Customer-oriented attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships
Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
Capability to negotiate with and influence others
Analytical and mathematical mind to analyze data and create necessary reports
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high pressure environment

Application Criteria

Persons interested in filling the above position should submit applications in their own handwriting accompanied by the following documents:

Academic and professional certificates
KRA clearance certificate
Compliance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Certificate of good conduct from the department of criminal investigation
Clearance certificate from a credit reference bureau
National ID or passport and a copy of the CV
Candidates with foreign degrees must obtain accreditation from the commission of higher education of Kenya.

Applications should be delivered in sealed envelope and addressed to:

THE SECRETARY
COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD,
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY ASSEMBLY
P.O BOX 694
CHUKA

And may be hand delivery to the office of the Clerk of the County Assembly located at the premises of the former Meru South County Council, so as to reach him not later than 13th December, 2017, Time 12.00 noon.

EmaiI:tharakanithicountyassembly@gmail.com