Latest Recruitment at County Government of Bungoma

Bungoma County is home to an estimated 1.7 million people and sits on an area of 2,069 km². Bungoma is the 3rd populous County after Nairobi and Kakamega. It borders three Counties: Kakamega on the South, Trans Nzoia on the North and Busia on the West. It also enjoys a vast shared international border with Uganda.

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• Contents
• Open Jobs
  1. Director of Education
  2. Deputy Director ECDE
  3. Deputy Director Vocational Training
  4. Youth Training Officer - 9 Posts
  5. Youth Polytechnic Instructor III - 7 Posts
  6. Superintending Engineer - 2 Posts
  7. Environment Management Officer I - 2 Posts
• Method of Application

• Job TypeContract
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience15 years
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administering and Managing Early Childhood and Vocational Training programs at County and Community level;
• Coordinating Vocational and Early Childhood Development Education programs;
• Conducting capacity building programs for Vocational and Early childhood teachers and other stakeholders;
• Developing and disseminating county based (local) curriculum for Vocational and Early childhood development program;
• Identifying, designing, undertaking and coordinating research on Vocational and Early childhood development.;
• Monitoring and disseminating information of Vocational and Early childhood programs anddeveloping county – based programs that cater for the development;
• Strengthening strategic partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders on promotion of Early Childhood and Vocational Training;
• Initiating, formulating and overseeing implementation and review of County and National policies on Early Childhood Education and Vocational Training;
• Undertaking research on Early Childhood Development and Vocational Training;
• Coordinating establishment and functioning of Boards of Management for Vocational Training;
• Facilitating preparation and implementation of Departmental annual work plans and budgetary requirement as per the strategic plans;
• Coordinating implementation of Performance Work Plans, monitoring and evaluation of various Departmental projects and programs;
• Establishing of local and foreign linkages;
• Monitoring and evaluation of Curricular and co-curricular activities;
• Development and management of Education Information Management System to manage Early Childhood Development Education and Vocational Training.
• Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade one must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have Bachelors degree in Education, Early Childhood Education or Technical Education from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelors degree in Science/Arts with a post Graduated Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following discipline: Education Administration, Curriculum,
• Management, Education Technology of Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director or its equivalent position in the public service for at least three (3) years.
• Have a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have a Strategic Leadership Course (SLDP) certificate lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution;
• Must have 15 years’ experience in the public service 5 years of which should be in senior management position;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Thorough understanding of provisions of Vocational Training and ECDE Education policies and have the ability to relate them to County and National Development goals
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfy Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

• Job TypeContract
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience3 years
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Early Childhood Education will be responsible for the following:

• Deputizes Director of Education.
• Administering and managing Early Childhood Education Programs within the County.
• Coordinating Early Childhood Development Education programs.
• Conducting capacity building programs for Early childhood teachers and other stakeholders.
• Identifying, designing, undertaking and coordinating research on Early Childhood Development.
• Developing, monitoring and disseminating information on Early childhood programs.
• Undertaking research on Early Childhood Development Education.
• Coordinating establishing and overseeing the functioning of Boards for Early Childhood Development Education.
• Implementing of Performance Work plans, monitoring and evaluating of various Departmental projects and programs.
• Monitoring and evaluation of Curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Development and management of Education information management system to manage Early childhood development Education.

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade one must:
• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelors degree in Education or Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution
• OR
• Bachelors degree in Science/Arts with a post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education Administration, Curriculum, Management, Education Technology or Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of assistant Director or its equivalent position in the public service for at least three (3) years.
• Have a management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Thorough understanding of provisions of Vocational Training and ECDE Education policies and have the ability to relate them to County and National Development goals
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Satisfy Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience3 years
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputizes the Director of Education.
• Administering and managing Vocational Training programs within the County.
• Coordinating Vocational Training programs.
• Conducting capacity building programs for Vocational Training and other stakeholders.
• Identifying, designing, undertaking and coordinating research on Vocational Training.
• Developing, monitoring and disseminating information on Vocational Training Programs.
• Undertaking research on Vocational Training Education.
• Coordinating establishment and overseeing functioning of Boards for Vocational Training Education.
• Implementing of Performance Work plans, monitoring and evaluation of various Departmental projects and programs.
• Monitoring and evaluation of Curricular and co-curricular activities in Vocational Training.
• Development and management of Education Information Management System for Vocational Training Education.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade one must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelors degree in Education or Technical Education from a recognized institution.

 OR

• Bachelors degree in Science/Arts with a post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Education Administration, Curriculum, Management or Education Technology of Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of assistant Director or its equivalent position in the public service for at least three (3) years.
• Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Thorough understanding of provisions of Vocational Training and Education policies and have the ability to relate them to County and National Development goals.
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Satisfy Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting, collating and analyzing data on Youth polytechnic enrolment to inform Training projection in Youth polytechnics
• Coordinating trainee industrial attachment
• Keeping inventory of staff skills and skills gaps.
• Curriculum support for Youth polytechnics
• Report writing on curriculum needs, materials, tools, equipment and assets for Youth polytechnics and oversee the distribution, usage and storage.
• Liaising with polytechnics to ensure appropriate training, Examination, Assessment and Certification of Trainees.
• Participating in co-curricular and all Education programs in Youth polytechnic
• Implementing staff appraisal
• Ensuring quality service delivery in all Youth Polytechnics
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this grade one must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following: Education or Technology Education from a recognized institution.

OR

• Bachelors degree in Science/Arts with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
• Possess instructor course certificate where applicable
• Registered by responsible bodies for Teachers or instructors where applicable.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationKCSE
• Experience
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldEducation / Teaching&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the Course in the area of specialization.
• Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization.
• Preparing and maintaining schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, trainee records, teaching and learning materials.
• Carrying out trainee assessment.
• Ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Conducting Co-curricular activities.
• Maintaining trainee discipline.
• Guidance and counselling.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade one must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent;
• Diploma in any of the following areas of specialization: Computer studies/ Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Garment/ Fashion and Design, Communication/ Journalism, Electrical/ Electrical Engineering Welding/ Fabrication, Motor vehicle Mechanics, Carpentry and Joinery;
• Possess instructor course certificate;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldEngineering / Technical&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed design, supervision of construction and maintenance of classified and unclassified roads
• Design bridges and other drainage structures
• Preparation of tender documents
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to the position, a candidate must;

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB)
• Valid Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Corporate membership with the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Served in the grade of Assistant Engineer I or comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationBungoma
• Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement environmental management plans
• Participate in environmental audits and following up implementation of the recommendations
• Maintain register on compliance to environmental legislations
• Propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation
• Comply with occupational health and safety programs
• Inspect waste generation and disposal
• Comply with the county’s environment management policy
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor from time to time

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered/Certified by National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
• Membership to Environmental Institute of Kenya or relevant professional body.

Method of Application

Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V), Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates duly certified, Testimonials, National Identification Card or Passport and any other supporting documents should be submitted in sealed envelope, clearly indicating the position applied for on the top left side of the envelope. Bungoma County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-county and ward of residence to reach the undersigned by 16 th February, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Applications should be submitted to the County Public Service Board Offices located next to the Governor’s Office.

Bungoma County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority and Marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Bungoma County Public Service Board does not charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

P.O Box 2489-50200

BUNGOMA