MANDERA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. Box 356-70300, MANDERA

                                                                                            		DATE: 2nd March, 2022

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mandera County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions in the various County Department as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and County Government Act No 17 of 2012.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND IRRIGATION
                  
1.	DEPUTY DIRECTOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, JG ‘Q’ ONE (1) POST 
      REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/01 
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
      Duties and Responsibilities 
•	Coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits; 
•	Participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation;
•	Preparing technical information in animal production, livestock marketing range management, apiculture, and ranching; 
•	Promoting economic livestock farming; resourcing in technical workshops and seminars;
•	Researching, inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
•	Developing livestock production programmes/projects; 
•	Preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans: establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters; 
•	Coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources.
•	Overseeing extension activities; 
•	Overseeing the implementation of livestock programmes;
•	Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.

       Requirement for Appointment 
•	Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution;
•	Working experience of seven (7) years in public or private sector three years in senior management position
•	Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal Breeding and Genetics or Animal Nutrition from a recognized institution is an added advantage. 
•	Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution is added advantage; 
•	Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
	
•	Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.

2.	LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION OFFICERS, JG ‘K’ FIVE (5) POSTS
REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/02 
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Coordination of the implementation of livestock development policies in the county; 
•	Management of the sub county livestock offices;
•	Coordination of extension activities including field days, field demonstration and drainage in the sub county;
•	Coordinate the preparation and implementation of sub county work plans and budgets;
•	Coordinate the preparation of sub county periodic reports (livestock); 
•	Promote and Coordinate collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of Livestock services in the sub county;
•	Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes in the sub county; 
•	Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forum, workshops, seminar and meetings;
•	Provide technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing and value addition;
•	Implementing livestock policies, projects and programmes in the sub county; and
•	Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
             
      Requirements for Appointment 
•	Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution; and 
•	At least two (2) years relevant work experience;
•	Possess good Oral and written communication skills;
•	Be a Member of a recognized professional body relating to Livestock Production or animal Health;
•	Be a Team Player, Positive Change Manager and Result Oriented Personality; 
•	Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
•	Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

3.	LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ASSISTANT II, JG “G” FOUR (4) POSTS
      REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/03
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
       Duties and Responsibilities
•	Carrying out practical demonstrations and training farmers on livestock production technologies and techniques; 
•	Preparing and participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structure, clean milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis on farm feed formulation; 
•	Collating and analyzing livestock data; 
•	Carrying out practical demonstrations participating in collaborative research activities;
•	Implementing livestock production programmes/ projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkey, fodder production and conservation; 
•	Value addition to livestock products; 
•	Apiculture and emerging livestock; 
•	Compiling reports relating to area of specialization.
                
      Requirements for appointment 
•	Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•	Kenya certificate of secondary Education certificate or its equivalent 
•	Certificate in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health and Production, Dairy Technology, Animal Science, Natural resource management, Apiculture, Range Management and any other related field from a recognized institution; 
•	Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
•	Two years’ work experience relevant to the position 
•	Possess fairly good oral and written communication skills; and
•	Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

4.	ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICERS, JG ‘K’ THREE (3) POSTS
      REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/04
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
       Duties and Responsibilities 
•	Provide Animal health extension services such as disease surveillance, treatment and vaccinations;
•	Perform veterinary field extension services that include farm visits, barazas and field days;
•	Maintain mature and professional team work with his / her team;
•	Advice on good veterinary practices;
•	Undertake meat inspection of animals slaughtered for human consumption;
•	Participate in staff meetings and workshops related to veterinary services, food security and livelihoods as directed by the Sub-County Veterinary Officer or County Director of Veterinary Service;
•	Do periodic veterinary activity report to Sub-County Veterinary Officer;
•	Any other duty assigned by Sub-County Veterinary Officer or the County Director of Veterinary Service;
•	enforcing slaughterhouse hygiene, meat transport regulations and inspection of retail outlets of foods of animal origin.

Requirements for appointment 
•	Kenyan Citizen;
•	Bachelor Degree in Animal health and production from a recognized institute;
•	Be registered by Kenya Veterinary Board (K.V.B.) or be a member of a relevant professional association;
•	Knowledge in riding a motorbike and having a valid license will be an added advantage;
•	Reliable, mature, with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and work as a team member;
•	Ready to work for long hours including weekends and holidays;
•	Computer literate;
•	Two years’ experience relevant to the position 
•	Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

5.	VETERINARY OFFICERS, JG 'L' FOUR (4) POSTS
REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/05
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations; 
•	Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes; 
•	Treating sick animals;
•	Advising on good veterinary practices; 
•	Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and 
•	Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
•	Any   other duties   as may be   assigned from time to time.
                    
       Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•	Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•	Two years’ work experience in the relevant field;	
•	Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; 
•	Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
•	Be a Team Player, Positive Change Manager and Result Oriented Personality; and
•	Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

6.	AGRICULTURAL OFFICERS, JG ‘K’ SIX (6) POSTS
REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/06
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
       Duties and Responsibilities 
•	An officer at this level will be deployed in the Sub-County to coordinate activities in crop production, land development, agricultural extension, agribusiness; 
•	Project management and management of information desks within the Sub-County;
•	Supervision of agricultural extension services;
•	Compilation of periodic reports;
•	Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

          Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan Citizen;
•	Be in possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food science, Home Economics, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education and Extension or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•	Two years (2) work experience in the relevant field;
•	Demonstrated a high degree of technical competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
•	Certificate in computer proficiency and applications;
•	Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenyan Constitution (2010).

7.	ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL OFFICERS III, JG “H” THREE (3) POSTS 
REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/07
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Training and advising farmers on matters relating to crop production, land development, planning and management of demonstration plots in wards;
•	Provision of agricultural extension services;
•	Mobilizing, and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services;
•	Organizing and executing agricultural extension programmes;
•	Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
          
    Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen;
•	Be in possession of a Diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Education and Extension or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•	Two years (2) working experience in the relevant field;
•	A certificate in computer proficiency and applications;
•	Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
•	Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

8.	AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT II, JG “G” THREE (3) POSTS 
REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/8
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Assist senior officer in the provision of agricultural extension services;
•	Mobilizing, and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services;
•	Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

          Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen;
•	Kenya certificate secondary education(KCSE) or its equivalent;
•	Attended two (2) year certificate course in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Education and Extension or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•	Two (2) years working experience in the relevant field;
•	Certificate in computer proficiency and applications;
•	Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
•	Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution

DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, SURVEY AND PHYSICAL PLANNING

9.	DEPUTY DIRECTOR PHYSICAL PLANNING, JG ‘Q’ ONE (1) POST 
      REF MCPSB /MOLSP/2022/03/09 
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
      Duties and Responsibilities 
•	Oversee physical development plans implementation, and evaluation in the County;
•	Participates in preparation of departmental budgetary estimates and expenditure necessary to implement departmental work plans;
•	Monitor and evaluate status of implementation of physical plans in the County;
•	Prepare physical development plans, undertaking feasibility studies on physical, social, economic and environmental, characteristics;
•	Implement physical plans for County, urban areas and cities;
•	Process development applications from public and private clients; 
•	Maintain physical planning data and records;
•	Vet development applications and record for approval;
•	Advise government and private agencies on development policies and plans;
•	Promote public sensitization and awareness on physical planning and development matters;
•	Prepares survey annual work plan and budget.

Requirement for appointment
•	Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Spatial Planning or Town Planning;
•	Masters in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
•	At least six (6) years prior experience in Physical and Land Use Planning;
•	Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya;
•	Certificate in a senior management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage 
•	Knowledge and skills in Computer applications such as Geographical Information System (GIS) and AutoCAD;
•	Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

10.	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SURVEY, JG ‘P’ ONE (1) POST
REF MCPSB /MOLSP/2022/03/10
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Oversee all the devolved surveying and mapping functions in the County;
•	Oversees survey control observations and computations;
•	Perform Conduct cadastral, adjudication, topographical, sub-divisional schemes, photo control engineering, surveys;
•	Carrying out quality control, topographical, engineering cadastral;
•	Oversee adjudication and general boundary surveys of the area within the county;
•	Maintain, test, adjudication and certifying survey equipment that belong to the county;
•	Set and maintain cadastral surveys;
•	Prepares of survey annual work plan and budget;
•	Manage sectorial property survey and development.
                  
      Requirement for appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen 
•	Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering or any related field from a recognized institution;
•	Certificate in computer applications and Geographical Information System (GIS);
•	Affiliate/associate member of the institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK);
•	Five years (5) experience in land surveying in public or private sector;
•	Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

11.	SURVEY ASSISTANT, JG ‘H’ THREE (3) POSTS
      REF MCPSB /MOLSP/2022/03/11
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Assists to set and maintain cadastral surveys;
•	Assist surveyors in drafting survey notes and detailed drawings;
•	Assists in management of sectorial property survey and development;
•	Conduct on-field survey and record measurements;
•	Coordinate with other surveyors on field survey activities;
•	Perform basic engineering calculations relating to survey activities;
•	Maintain logs, reports and records in relevant databases;
•	Assist in the preparation of survey annual work plan.

Requirements for appointment 
•	Diploma in Land Surveying, Geomatic Engineering or any related field from a recognized institution; 
•	Must have experience of not less than one (1) year in a similar position;
•	Certificate in computer applications and Geographical Information System (GIS); 
•	Must have good communication skills; 
•	Two years’ work experience relevant to the position 
•	Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

12.	DIRECTOR CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM, JG “R” ONE (1) POST
REF: MCPSB/MOE/2022/03/12
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable 
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Implementation and monitoring of Policies and programmes on Culture, Tourism and Sports.
•	Creation of awareness on cultural, sporting and Tourism activities in the county
•	Oversee the improvement and maintenance of sports facilities in the County.
•	Development and management of sports talent academies, Museums and Historical sites;
•	Promotion of culture;
•	Development of Fine, Creative and Performing Arts;
•	Identify local talent and give recommendation to sports organization specialized groups for absorption or funding;
•	Offer advisory and counseling services to sportsmen and women;
•	Coordinate and promote ward, sub- county, inter- County and national sports programs.
•	Preparation and organization of quarterly and annual reports. 

Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen;
•	Be a holder of Bachelor degree in Sports Science, Education, Anthropology, sociology or any other related degree from a recognized University. 
•	Have a working experience of not less than eight (8) years relevant to the position.
•	Understand the diversity within the County;
•	Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
•	Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

13.	DEPUTY DIRECTOR, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING JG ‘Q’ ONE (1) POST
REF: MCPSB/MOE/2022/03/13
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Organizing stakeholders for curriculum design;
•	Development, implementation, examination and certification in conjunction with relevant bodies;
•	Organizing stakeholders’ forum for collaborations;
•	Linkage and partnerships;
•	Development memorandum of understanding and agreements with other stake holders;
•	Undertaking research in vocational skills training; 
•	Monitoring and evaluating development partners’ projects; 
•	Creating linkages with the industry to promote apprenticeship and internship in vocational training; 
•	Coordinating vocational training Centers; 
•	Participating in exhibition and trade fairs.

      Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen;
•	Bachelor’s degree in either Education OR Education Technology from recognized institutions in Kenya;
•	At least seven (7) years of Public or Private sector experience in similar role from a reputable organization;
•	Computer literacy;
•	Certificate in Senior Management Course from recognized institution in Kenya is an added advantage 
•	Knowledge of education standards;
•	Leadership skills;
•	Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

14.	DEPUTY DIRECTOR QUALITY ASSUARANCE AND STANDARDS, JG ‘Q’ ONE (1) POST
REF: MCPSB/MOE/2022/03/14
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Responsible for deputizing director in managing and organizing the programmes under   quality assurance in learning and teaching in public ECDE facilities, polytechnics and libraries according to laid down policies, strategies and objectives of the department;
•	Direct departmental resources to meet identified needs of children under ECDE programme in public facilities in the county;
•	Develop and implement education and early childhood development local partnerships across the county and utilize community plan approaches to identify local priorities;
•	Ensure Pre-schools and other stakeholders easily access the support of services they require to cater for the needs of children in line with education matters;
•	Report on early childhood education management program through preparation of regular reports as may be required;
•	Develop better ways to share information through research development on programmes and come up with better ways of improvement;
•	Performing quality check in institutions and ECDE facilities to ensure program operate within laid down rules and regulations.

  Requirements for appointment 
•	Be a Kenyan citizen;
•	Bachelor of Education OR Bachelor’s degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Education or related field from a recognized institution in Kenya;
•	Master’s Degree in education is an added advantage;
•	At least seven (7) years of Public or Private sector experience in similar role from a reputable organization;
•	Computer literacy;
•	Knowledge of relevant education regulations;
•	Knowledge of education standards;
•	Leadership skills;
•	Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

15.	SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS, JG “K” FIVE (5) POSTS
REF: MCPSB/MOE/2022/03/15
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Heads the technical wing of the department in the sub-county and is directly answerable to the county director in the department;
•	Development of the Sub-County budgets and ensuring its implemented in the Sub-county;
•	Implementation of Sport programs within the Sub-county;
•	Create awareness to the public in the Sub-County on sports career paths and development;
•	Monitoring and evaluation of sports, culture and tourism development programs in the Sub-county;
•	Development of Sub-county sports policies, rules and regulations governing the operations of the department;
•	Coordinating the development of Sports facilities and equipment;
•	Coordinating the sensitization process on the community to participate in sporting and cultural activities;
•	Plays the supervisory roles to the officers under him the department at the sub county level;
•	Plays a key role in the identification, recruitment, nurturing and development of sports talent at the Sub-county level.

    Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen
•	Bachelor degree in Sports science, Education, Anthropology, sociology or any other related field from a recognized University.
•	Two years (2) work experience relevant to the position 
•	Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
•	Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

16.	ECDE TEACHER III/ASSISTANT ECDE TEACHER I/GRAGUATE ECDE TEACHER III – JG, “K/H/G’’ ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY (150) POSTS
      REF: MCPSB/MOE/2022/03/16
      Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
      Duties and Responsibilities
•	Facilitate learning;
•	Developing and facilitating play/learning activities that will enable children enjoy living and learning through play in ECDE Centers;
•	Developing relevant play/learning materials for both normal and children with special needs;
•	Preparing and developing schemes of work, lesson plan and daily program of activities, assessment and evaluation of children progress and keeping other profession records;
•	Participate in the training of ECDE trainers at the Centers;
•	Play managerial role in the Centre; 
•	Planning the ECDE Centre programmes;
•	Mobilize and sensitize communities on the need for ECDE. 
•	Encouragement of creativity of children.
•	Provide enabling environment for the child’s growth and development;
•	Provide primary care, health and nutrition to children under their care;
•	Manage the ECDE Centre facilities and undertake enrolment of children in the Centre;
•	Keeping and maintaining professional records (schemes of work, lesson plans, learning materials, progress records and daily programmed activities);
•	Teach both academic and co-curriculum activities and ensure safety and welfare of children at the Centre;
•	Provide early stimulation for the future development of a child;
•	Ensuring conducive learning environment;
•	Safeguard children rights;
•	Ensure early identification of disabilities, assessment and intervention

Requirements for Appointment
•	Be a Kenyan citizen;
•	Kenya certificate of secondary education certificate 
•	Certificate in early childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC/Ministry of Education or its approved equivalent. 
OR
•	Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by KNEC or its recognized equivalent.

OR
•	Degree in Early Childhood Development and Education from recognized institution in Kenya or its recognized equivalent; 
•	Certificate in computer application;
•	Certificate in Competency Based Curriculum (will be an added advantage)
•	Be registered with TSC (teachers service commission)
•	Two (2) years relevant work experience;
•	Communication/teaching skills;
•	Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicant should fill in Mandera County employment application form and attach copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity card. The Form can be downloaded from Mandera County Website www.mandera.go.ke or obtained from Mandera County Public Service Board office.

No online application will be accepted. Mandera County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and corruption free entity.

Incomplete application form will not be accepted and giving false information in the application form will lead to automatic disqualification. The Board will not accept any other form of application except Mandera County Government employments application form.

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 18th March, 2022 at 4.00pm.

Application should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position applied for and vacancy number and;

Addressed to:
The Secretary,
Mandera County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 356-70300, Mandera