Municipal Council of Homa Bay Jobs and Career Opportunities

Municipal Council of Homa Bay is seeking applications from self-motivated, result-driven professionals for the following vacant posts in its establishment.

1. Information Technology
S.S 10

£11,340 x £321 - £12,945 x £354 - £15,069 x £399 - £16,665 P.A.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new software projects and initiative to support and enhance systems
• Assist with user training and support activities necessary to ensure successful adoption of software systems.
• Trouble-shoot technical issues and identify operation problems and networking configuration.
• Provide maintenance support for in-house developed systems.
• Maintain the institutions’ website and internet.
• Compile business application requirements and recommend the best solution.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in information Technology or Computer Science from a reputable institution.
• Extensive knowledge of data processing hardware platforms and enterprise software applications.
• Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office products, Windows Server Microsoft version and Microsoft projects knowledge.
• Local Authority Integrated Financial Operation Management Systems (LAIFORMS) will be added advantage.
• Experience in development and implementation of standard procedures and guidelines to support operational systems.
• At least 3 years work experience with cross-cutting skills.
• Those with university degree and post-graduate qualification will have an added advantage.

2. Planning Assistant III
S.S 12

£9,033 x £258 - £12,945 x £354 - £15,069

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in processing development application and advising developers on all aspects of planning.
• Prepare urban planning reports.
• Formulate strategies for implementation of urban projects.
• Generate and provide urban information for planning purposes.
• Analyzing land use, environment and management, transportation, housing, informal settlement etc.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning and Urban Planning or Physical Planning from a recognized university.
• Have shown initiative to plan, guide and coordinate a planning project or study.
• Demonstrate merit and ability in work performance.

3. Enforcement Officer
S.S 13

Inspector III
S.S 13

£8,001 X £258 - £9,291 X £288 - £11,019 X £321 - £12,945 X £354 - £14,007

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall-in-charge of enforcement section with powers to direct, instruct, guide and control all operations in the section.
• Controls the detection, apprehension and prosecution of crime and breaches of council’s by-laws.
• Make appropriate security recommendations by collecting dissenting intelligence for the smooth running of the council.
• Coordinate and ensure security of council installations, property and employees
• Arrange training programs; organize refresher/promotional courses for the section.
• Responsible for staff appraisal in regards to training promotion, open case files and draw covering reports and charge sheets and liaise with other government organs where necessary e.g. police, document examiners, scenes or crimes where necessary.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be a holder of ‘O’ level certificate with at least Division III or C plain.
• Must have served in any of the following; Kenya Police, Prison Service or Kenya Army up to the rank of Senior Sergeant.
• Must have passed the Inspectorate course mounted by the Local Authority’s Training School under City Inspectorate or any other institutions offering equivalent training.
• Must have served as confirmed Assistant Inspector for a period of not less than two years.
• Must possess certificate of good conduct issued within the last six months.
• Must be physically and medically fit
• Aged between 25-40 years

The successful candidate will be employed on permanent pensionable terms and shall receive house allowance attached to each salary scale.

Applicants should send their detailed CVs and application letter, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, day telephone numbers to the undersigned to be received on or before 10th July 2009 through Box 469-40300, Homa Bay.

NB: Municipal Council of Homa bay is an equal opportunity employer and candidates found canvassing will be disqualified.

Isaac Felix Olwero
Town Clerk