Ministry of State for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands Jobs

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Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of State for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands
Office of the Permanent Secretary

Press Release

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates for the positions shown below:-

1. Senior Support Staff
JG ‘D’ – Six (6) posts

Salary Scale: Kshs. 8,819 -9,721 pm

Terms: Temporary

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) Mean grade ‘D’ (Plain) or Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Support Staff will be deployed at the Ministry Headquarters, Nairobi.

Duties and responsibilities will include carrying out Miscellaneous Services such as delivery of mail, maintenance of cleanliness and other messengerial duties as assigned.

Driver
Grade III JG ‘D”
(Six) 6 posts

Salary Scale: Kshs. 8,819 to 9,721 pm

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade ‘D’ (Plain) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) he/she is required to drive.
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.
Passed suitability test for Drivers Grade III
A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya Police, and
At least two (2) years driving experience
Successful candidates are expected to pass a practical test for drivers to be conducted by the Ministry.

Duties and Responsibilities

The drivers will be deployed at the Ministry Headquarters, Nairobi.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve driving a motor vehicle as authorized, carrying out routine checks on vehicles cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc, detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles systems; maintenance of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned, ensuring security and safety of vehicles on and off the road, safety of the passengers and/or for goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Applicants who should be under 45 years of age, are required to fill PSC2 forms (Revised 2007), attaching copies of National Identity Card and Certificates/Testimonials.

The PSC2 forms (Revised 2007) can be downloaded from PSC Website at www.publicservice.go.ke or obtained from any Government office free of charge.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands,
Extelcom House, 9th Floor,
P. O. Box 79247-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

So as to reach the office on or before 9th November, 2009.

Ngari M. W. (Ms)
Permanent Secretary