HR and Admin Officers at Kakamega County Government

The County Government of Kakamega is seeking qualified individuals to fill vacant positions within the Department of Public Service & County Administration. We are currently hiring for the roles of Human Resource Management and Development Officer II and Administrative Officer II.

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE & COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/'J' - (1 POST)

Basic Salary: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300-34,000 x 1,380-35,380 x 1,390-36,770 x 1,460-38,230 x 1,470 -39,700 x 1,470-41,170 x 1,520-42,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

a) Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointments, promotions, transfers and human resource management information systems;
b) Processing cases for the County Human Resource Management Advisory Committee;
c) Assisting in Implementation of human resource management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures; and cision
d) Supervising and guiding clerical staff in the Division/Section.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

a) Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Personnel Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
b) Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II, JOB GROUP CPSB '10'/J - (2 POSTS)

Basic Salary: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 - 35,380 x 1,390-36,770 x 1,460 - 38,230 x 1,470 -39,700 x 1,470-41,170 x 1,520 - 42,690 p.m.
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities: -

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

a) Undertake General Office Administration;
b) Handle Public Complaints;
c) Compile Returns, daily operational and incidental reports;
d) Collect and collate data for preparation of speech briefs, report writing and updating bio-data;
e) Assist in organizing meetings and meeting rooms;
f) Assist in scheduling and planning county events;
g) Transport management for the Department;
h) Supervise junior staff and their performance;
i) Participate in the development of policies and plans;
j) Perform other general administrative duties as assigned; and
k) Undertake any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

a) Be in possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any of the Social Sciences, preferably in Public Administration, Business Administration or Management, Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology or related field from a university recognized in Kenya; and
b) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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