Republic of Kenya
 
Meru County Government
 
County Public Service Board
 
The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012
 
Department of Culture, Youth, Gender & Social Services
 
A. Liquor Administration and Licensing Director

Job Group ‘Q’
 

The Liquor Administration and Licensing Director shall be the head of all administrative and licensing duties pertaining to the regulation of Alcoholic Drinks within Meru County.

Duties and Responsibilities;

  • Advising the Secretary/CEO of the Board county policy and laws to be adopted in regard to the production, manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.
  • Support and facilitate Sub-county committees in carrying out their functions.
  • In collaboration with other County and National Government Departments strategize and plan for implementation of the Meru County Alcoholic Drink Act 2014 and control of alcohol abuse and any other relevant legislation and coordinate and support their implementation.
  • Facilitate and coordinate issuances of licenses to business operators after compliance with law.
  • In collaboration with other relevant county departments prepare and submit a bi-annual alcoholic drinks status report.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act including overseeing the operations of the Sub-County committees and advising on necessary measures to be adopted to facilitation such implantation.
  • Supervise and control the administration of the alcoholic drinks control fund and
  • Supervise and control the licensing of the alcoholic drinks business and
  • Prepare each financial year a statement of account relating to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Fund in accordance with the Public Audit Act, 2013.
  • Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen.
  • Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Administration from a recognized university.
  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Have knowledge and experience of not less than five years in administration or financial management
  • Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
B. Liquor Education and Community Mobilization Director

Job Group ‘Q’
 
The Liquor Education and Community Mobilization Director shall be the head of Education, Community Mobilization and Sensitization duties pertaining to the regulation of Alcoholic Drinks within Meru County.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Advising the Secretary/CEO of the Board county policy and laws to be adopted in regard to the production, manufacture, sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.
  • Facilitate citizen participation in matter related to alcoholic drinks control in accordance with the framework for citizen participation established under the County Alcoholic Drinks Act 2014, County Government act 2012, the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2012 or any other relevant written law.
  • Carry out public education and research on alcoholic drinks control in the county directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies and institutions.
  • Facilitate and promote in collaboration with other county and national government institutions and agencies the establishment of treatment and rehabilitation facilities and programmes.
  • Carry out research directly and serve as the repository of data and statistics related to alcoholic drinks control.
  • Develop strategies and plans for implantation of the Act and any other relevant national legislation, controlling alcohol abuse and coordinate and support their implementation.
  • In collaboration with other relevant county departments prepare and submit a bi-annual alcoholic drinks status report.
  • Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen.
  • Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Administration from a recognized university.
  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Have knowledge and experience of not less than five years in administration or financial management
  • Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
C. Administration Officer – Administration & Licencing

Job Group ‘P’
 
Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
  • Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
  • Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
  • Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
  • Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
  • Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
  • Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
  • Develop strategies and plans for implantation of the Act and any other relevant national legislation, controlling alcohol abuse and coordinate and support their implementation
  • Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director
  • Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
  • Bachelors’ degree in Administration from a recognized university.
  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Experience of not less than 5 years in Administration
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
D. Administration Officer - Education & Communication Mobilization

Job Group ‘P’
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
  • Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
  • Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
  • Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
  • Carry out public education and research on alcoholic drinks control in the county directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies and institutions.
  • Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
  • Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
  • Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
  • Develop strategies and plans for implantation of the Act and any other relevant national legislation, controlling alcohol abuse and coordinate and support their implementation
  • Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director
  • Providing assistance in areas of communication.
  • Any other duties assigned by the office.
Requirement for appointment
  • Be a Kenyan Citizen.
  • Bachelors’ degree in Administration from a recognized university.
  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Experience of not less than 5 years in Administration
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 10 and 232.
How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
 
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Important information to all Applicants:
 
Meru County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before Friday 8th August 2014
 
NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Criminal Investigation Department
  • Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

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