Director – Information Services Job County Assembly of Kisumu

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CAK/HR/08/2/2025: DIRECTOR- INFORMATION SERVICES- CASB 3/JG “R” -1 POSITION TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT-PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary Ksh. 129,300 House Allowance       Ksh. 35,000 Commuter Allowance Ksh . 16,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clerk of the Assembly, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Overall coordination and control of operations in the Directorate to ensure the smooth running of the Assembly’s information services.
• Planning, budgeting and preparing procurement plans for the directorate;
• Managing overall performance and capacity building of the directorate;
• Overseeing implementation of Directorate initiatives, projects and programs.
• Developing and implementing policies, rules, standards and procedures governing Hansard production, Research, Library, ICT and Public Communications.
• Liaising with County Government Departments, the public media, and other Commonwealth Editors’ Associations and Unions;
• Providing appropriate technical advice on matters relating to the Hansard, Research, ICT, Library and Public Communications services of County Assembly.
• Ensuring proper coordination of recording of proceedings of the County Assembly and its Committees and production of the Hansard;
• Ensuring maintenance of a consistent and accurate Hansard publishing format and maintaining an accurate database of Hansard publication;
• Coordinating the provision of Public Communication and Media, ICT, Research and Library Services;
• Supporting the operation of the audio system in the Chamber, and the broadcast of the official coverage of the House (Assembly TV).
• Responsible for internal and external communications and social media strategies.
• Overseeing analysis, evaluation research, interpreting data, ensuring key issues are identified and coordinating research activities on clearly defined subjects.
• Managing library collections, including selecting all library material according to policies approved by the board.
• Managing the communications, workstations and servers of the County Assembly computer network.
• Coordinate the compilation of annual Assembly report.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director – Information Services in the County Assembly Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication, Linguistics, Journalism, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Statistics,Economics, Library Science, Information Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, Communication, Business Information Technology, Linguistics – majoring in English and Kiswahili, Statistics, Economics, Library/Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution lasting not less than six weeks;
• Registration with a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrated outstanding capability in Hansard, Research, Public Communication and Media, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Library Services as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Demonstrated integrity, professional competence and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to apply:

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16^th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board County Assembly of Kisumu,

P.O Box 86 – 400100,

Kisumu

Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE

SERVICE.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.

NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.