Statistician Officer II – Governor Office Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/005
Duties and Responsibilities
- Management of a specific economic sector or an area of statistical activity;
- Drawing up survey questionnaires and setting up control procedures for receiving returns and taking the necessary action;
- Collection, collation, computerization and analysis of data;
- Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments; and
- Direction and supervision of technical and other supporting staff.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of: –
- A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or Economies and Statistics from a recognized university/institution; or
- A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (1) above with a bias towards Computer Science, Operations Research, Survey Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a recognized university/institution;
OR
- A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized university/institution; or
- A postgraduate Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent institution or a post graduate diploma or Masters degree in subjects enumerated at (i)-(iii) above.
Housekeeping Assistant I – Governor Office Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/012
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overseeing the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms
- Care and maintenance of furnishings, equipment and linen
- Reporting any defects in the guest rooms to the supervisor
- Ensuring that proper work procedures are followed when handling guest laundry; and
- Filling in the occurrence book as required.
- Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade ‘C’ (minus); and
- Have attended a course lasting not less than one (1) year and awarded a Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Human Resource Management Assistant III – Governor Office Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/011
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include information gathering on topical issues within the Department, verifying its authenticity, editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a senior officer.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must;
- Have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subjects or its approved equivalent qualification;
- Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass. Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
- Be proficient in computer applications.
AssistantWaiter – Governor Officee Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/006
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assigning daily duties; coordinating food and beverage services; and making reservations in the food service areas;
- Giving timely direction on reserved tables and conference rooms;
- Ensuring proper and timely setting-up of out station service points;
- Ensuring replenishing of conference rooms as required;
- Ensuring the environment within the service area is clean and comfortable for guests; and
- Handling guest complaints or requests during service.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Diploma in any of the following fields; Hotel Management; Food and Beverage Production and Service or Hospitality Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer applications.
Assistant Director – eGovernment – Governor Office MCPSB/02/2023/001
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectoral area;
- Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press and assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation;
- Identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public; and
- Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted
- In addition, the officer will prepare media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features; and regularly attend meetings at the Public Communications Office to deliberate on cross cutting issues that require to be centrally disseminated by the Office of Public Communications.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served in the grade of Principal Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Have a master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Possess advanced computer application skills;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player; and
- Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Assistant Director – Public Communications – Governor Office Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/002
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectoral area;
- Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press and assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation;
- Identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public; and
- Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted.
- In addition, the officer will prepare media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features; and regularly attend meetings at the Public Communications Office to deliberate on cross cutting issues that require to be centrally disseminated by the Office of Public Communications.
Requirements for Appointment
- For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served in the grade of Principal Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period three (3) years;
- Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Have a masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Possess advanced computer application skills;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player; and
- Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Public Communications Officer II – Governor Office – 2 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/016
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed in a ministry/Department or in public communications office. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
- Gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of department for dissemination.
- Work will further entail liaising with media practitioners and public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer.
Requirements for Appointment
- Direct appointment
- For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
- Be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: mass communication, communication studies, journalism, public relations, social sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university/institution;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
- Be proficient in computer applications
Public Communications Officer I – Governor Office – 16 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/015
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the ministry headquarters or in a public communications office. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail gathering information on programmes and significant events, editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area, liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern, scheduling interviews with government officials and managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the unit/section.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served in the grade of public communications officers II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three(3) years;
- Have a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case of holders of general social science degrees: mass communications, communication studies, public relations, journalism, international relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognised institution/university; and
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- Be proficient in information communication and technology including use of internet and intranet services; and
- Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Assistant Housekeeper – Governor Office – 2 Positions Ref: CPSB/02/2023/009
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keeping proper records of sundry and linen stores
- Supervision of staff
- Following up on maintenance work order forms
- Assisting in stock taking; ordering, receiving, storing and issuing of cleaning materials
- Carrying out on the job training for staff working under him/her; and
- Writing and keeping reports on losses, breakages and defects.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Diploma in either of the following disciplines; Hotel Management; Housekeeping and Front Office Management or Hospitality Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer applications.
Principal Public Communications Officer – Governor Office – 3 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/003
Duties and Responsibilities
- Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
- Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
- In addition, the officer will be responsible for scheduling interviews with Government officials; managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public Communications Unit.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- Possess advanced computer application skills;
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
- Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Clerical Officer II – Governor Office – 3 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/013
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collecting statistical records
- Carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information
- Filing receipts
- Receiving, filing and dispatching correspondence
- Preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs)
- Preparing initial documents for issuance of stores
- Photocopying and scanning documents
- Indexing of documents and records
- Checking general office cleaning; and
- Keeping safe custody of equipment, documents and records.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification; and
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
Chief Public Communications Officer – Governor Office – 3 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/004
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
- Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
- Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
- Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
Administration Officer III – Governor Office – 3 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/007
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning of office accommodation and layout;
- Facilitating transport and travelling services;
- Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
- Ensuring payment of utility bills;
- Facilitating movement of assets:
- Facilitating general maintenance of buildings and furniture; and
- Facilitating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events.
- Collecting and collating data on developmental activities; and
- Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Chief Driver – Governor Office – 4 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/008
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving the assigned vehicle
- Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
- Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
- Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
- Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s)
- In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff in a small transport unit.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
- A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
- Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
Interns – Public Communications – Governor Office – 5 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/017
Duties and Responsibilities
- Completing duties mutually agreed upon and assigned by the supervisors;
- Documenting relevant skills acquired; and
- Actively participating in any relevant mentorship activities and additional responsibilities designed for the programme.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be in possession of a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
- Graduated not earlier than the year 2018
- Be proficient in computer applications.
Cleaning Supervisor I – Governor Office – 20 Positions Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/014
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Support Staff function will entail undertaking supervision of cleaning and messengerial duties in areas of deployment and undertaking any other related duties.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- A K.C.E Division IV or K.C.S.E certificates Mean Grade D (Plain) or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
- Attended a course of not less than or in aggregate of at least one month in any areas.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following LINK:
https://machakos.go.ke/download/mks_cpsb_job_application_form-2022/#
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically. Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards.
All Applications must be received on or before 24th February, 2023 5:00 PM.
