Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Mombasa County Assembly Member of the County Assembly Service Board Vacancy

Republic of Kenya

Mombasa County Assembly
 
Vacancy: Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 
Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government.
 
To enable affective executive of the functions a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following function:.
 
a) Providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
b) Constituting office in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders;
c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of County Assembly Service and submitting them to the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the services;
d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with the relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by National Legislation.
 
Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but is not a member of the County Assembly.

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the Mombasa County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified to be considered for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board.

How to Apply
 
a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and testimonials.
b) A letter from the Area Chief confirming that one is a true resident of the County;
c) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the position of a Member of Mombasa County Assembly Service Board on an envelope and hand delivered to:
 
The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Mombasa County Assembly
P O Box 90440-80100
Mombasa
 
So as to reach him not later than Thursday 2nd May, 2013 before 1700 Hours.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. 
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Interim Clerk, Mombasa County Assembly