Massive Recruitment at Bomet County: Qualifications and How to Apply

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be assigned roads engineering duties and will work
• under close supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities include:-
• Detailed design, supervision of construction and maintenance of classifiedand unclassified roads
• Design of bridges and other drainage structures
• Preparation of tender documents
• Assist to oversee Quality Control of County Projects
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in grade of Assistant Engineer I (Roads/Materials) or a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board of Kenya
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineer’s Registration Board of Kenya
• Corporate Membership with institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade to the cadre. Reporting to the senior and experienced officer in charge, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and production of drawings
• Interpretation of clients’ requirement
• Post contract administration
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the senior and experienced officer in charge, duties and
• responsibilities will entail:
• Interpretation of Architect’s sketches into finished drawings
• Preparation of sketch/scheme designs, production drawings, detailed drawings, specifications notes and schedules for all types of buildings to ensure that Engineers’ and other specialists’ drawings conform to the Architect’s drawings and model making
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointments

• Diploma or Technician Certificate Part III in any of the following disciplines: Building/Civil Engineering, Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Architectural Assistant III or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector for at least three years
• Certificate in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities:
This is an entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities entail: –

• Preparation of cost estimates and bills of quantities
• Doing monthly valuations on site and site re-measurements
• Preparation of variation orders and final accounts
• Be responsible for Cost analysis and Cost planning from already completed projects.
• Contract supervision and documentation
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointments

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics, Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
• Must have been registered as graduate member of either the Architectural Associations of Kenya or Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya
• Knowledge with Design and Drawing Software
• Advanced computer skills (MS project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access

Duties and Responsibilities
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. The work entails: –

• Squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities
• Preparation of specifications
• Assisting in the preparation of payment certificates
• Assist in preparation of cost estimates and bills of quantities
• Assist in carrying out monthly valuations on site and site remeasurements
• Assist in contract supervision and documentation
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Quantity Surveying, Building/Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of Drawing software is added advantage
• Computer skills (MS project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to Director or Chief Officer in charge of Gender Services, the duties of the officer will be:-
• Implementing policy and legislation framework for gender development inthe county Management
• Planning, coordination and administration of gender service in the county
• Integration of gender programs, capacity building of communities to participate in development project and involve women and vulnerable groups and activities that promote their welfare;
• Coordinate and monitor the thirty percent affirmative action on gender representation and in socio economic development
• Coordinate the provision of alternative financial support through other funding sources like Women Enterprise Fund (WEF)
• Coordinate and monitor the promotion of awareness on harmful culture practice such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender Based Violence (GBV)
• Plan and implement program related to gender development affairs
• Maintained records and lists of all gender and marginalized groups related activities within the county
• Promote community participation and inter-county gender related activities.
• Formulate budget proposals and expenditure controls
• Interpret and implement the departmental strategic plan and mediumterm plan
• Promote research on gender
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Gender or equivalent position in the public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/Entrepreneurship), Anthropology, Counselling and Psychology, Economics, Law or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Gender and Development, Business Administration, Project Development and Management, Anthropology, Counselling, Project Planning and Management
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence on matters relating to gender and social development.
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to senior officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entails:-

• Counselling
• Attending discharge boards, hobbies and handicraft scheme
• Handling social problems.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in any of the following disciplines; Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental Health, Counselling or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Certificate in Kenya Sign Language

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to senior officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entails:-

• Counselling
• Handling social problems.
• Help to facilitate communication between deaf or hard of hearing students, customers, employees, clients and other people either in one-onone setting or group situations.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental Health, Counselling or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills.
• Certificate in Kenya Sign Language.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to senior officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entails: 

• Identify those in need.
• Research and refer client to community resources.
• Work with individuals, families and groups.
• Handling social problems.
• Addressing the psychosocial effects
• Counselling especially in cases associated with pandemic diseases, Mental illness, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy etc
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental Health, Counselling or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for gender officers. An officer at this level will work under a more senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Collecting data on Gender mainstreaming, social-economic empowerment, Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based Violence programme and projects.
• Handling logistic issues relating to administration of training programmes on gender mainstreaming, social-economic empowerment, Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender Based Violence programme and projects.
• Counselling victims on Gender Based Violence.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Sociology, Business Administration (Finance/ Entrepreneurship Option), Anthropology, Counselling and psychology, Economics Law or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to senior officer, the duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Identifying and preparing reports on Culture and Heritage products
• Identifying Small and Medium Culture and Heritage Enterprises (SMCHE’s) and community-based Culture and Heritage projects;
• Inspecting and preparing reports on Culture and Heritage facilities and service providers;
• Collecting data and information for development of Culture and Heritage guide books and statistics;
• Identifying suitable locations for mounting Culture and Heritage signs and symbols.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Social Sciences, Anthropology, Culture and heritage Management, Information Studies, Culture and Hospitality Management, Leisure Culture and Environment, Business Administration or any other related field.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the senior officer, the duties at this level will include:

• Overseeing of materials for binding shelf arrangements
• Supervising reference services to readers
• Ensuring filing of catalogue cards and press cuttings
• Supervising library materials.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have-:

• Degree in Library Studies or Information Science/Studies or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the senior officer, the duties at this level will include:

• Preparation of materials for binding shelf arrangements
• Provision of reference services to readers
• Filing of catalogue cards and press cuttings
• Charging and discharging library materials.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have-:

• Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science/Studies or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with at least one (1) year relevant experience
• Proficiency in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the head of the section, the duties at this level will include:

• Coordinating clients
• Supervising casting sessions
• Supervising performing actors
• Interpreting scripts and understanding the story and narrative style
• Attending rehearsals to ensure actors understand artistic vision
• Supervising and setting of locations for different scenes in the film work within budgetary constraints
• Ensuring adherence to a production schedule to ensure the film is completed on time.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Requirements to Appointments

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Film Production, Music, Performing Arts or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in film creativity and production is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the head of the section, the duties at this level will include:

• Scheduling clients and attending casting sessions
• Selecting actors
• Interpreting scripts and understanding the story and narrative style
• Attending rehearsals to ensure actors understand your artistic vision
• Identifying set locations for different scenes in the film work within budgetary constraints
• Ensuring adherence to a production schedule to ensure the film is completed on time.
• Linking with a camera crew, art directors, costume designers and musical composer to ensure a consistency creative execution
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Requirements to Appointments

• Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Film Production, Music, Performing Arts or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in film creativity and production is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Director Climate Change or Head of Department, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Managing programmes and projects
• Carrying out climate change outreach activities
• Validating technical reports
• Collating information and assisting in preparing relevant policies, legislation, strategies, action plans and county position papers.
• Developing and maintaining databases related to climate change.
• Developing research proposals.
• Coordinating stakeholders in implementation of climate change matters.
• Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Perform any other duty as may assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of Chief Climate Change Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of (3) years;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
• Collecting and collating data and information related to Climate Change
• Participating in awareness creation and advocacy
• Secretary to Climate Change Unit
• Writing periodic reports.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;-

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Senior Officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Co-ordinating water supply sewerage works and pollution control
• Ensuring availability of water supply and provision of sewerage services
• Collecting, analyzing data and preparing technical reports

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the head of section, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Planning, supervising and evaluating water supply and sewerage work
• Checking operation charts and monthly revenue returns
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Supervising operations
• Maintenance of water supplies and sewerage treatment works
• Maintaining records of water supplies and sewerage scheme.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Three (3) years certificate in Technical Training from a recognized institution;

OR

• Diploma in either Water Supply Technology or Water Engineering from recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution; and

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Senior Officer or Section Head, duties and responsibilities will entail:

1. Implement the forest legislation and related policies for enhancing the growth and development of the forest sector.
2. Labelling of seed and seedlings beds for easy identification and monitoring.
3. Participate in data collection on seed germination to determine germination percentage.
4. Participate in collection of basic forest data for entry into forest records books and registers.
5. Identification of nursery soil collection sites.
6. Participate nursery soil curing and collection.
7. Record station rainfall, wind speed, wind strength, humidity and wind direction data.
8. Participate in forest survey and inventory activities.
9. Carry out forest conservation activities.
10. Participate in monitoring pest and diseases out breaks in the tree nursery and the field.
11. Promote forest cover within the deployment unit;
12. Creating awareness on afforestation
13. Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Forestry or its relevant equivalent from recognized institution

OR

• Certificate in Forestry or its relevant equivalent from recognized institution with an minimum experience of three (3) years