Kakamega County Hires Permanent Accountants and Staff for Key Roles

• The Kakamega County Assembly Service Board received applications from experts for multiple open positions.
• The board also promoted internship opportunities for graduates aiming to advance their careers across various disciplines.
• A career development specialist named Simon Ingari shared with .co.ke the best ways for applicants to structure their resumes to improve their likelihood of being hired.

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The Kakamega County Assembly Service Board has announced multiple permanent and pension-eligible positions for specialists across various disciplines.

The board also revealed 20 internship opportunities for graduates under a 12-month agreement.

What is the procedure to apply for positions within the Kakamega County Assembly?

The Kakamega County Assembly Service Board invited qualified and eligible applicants to submit their applications via email at [email protected] or by delivering them in person to its offices located next to the Kakamega Law Courts.

It cautioned job applicants against paying any charges, stating that it is a company that offers equal opportunities.

Applicants must specify the role they are applying for and send their applications to the secretary, County Assembly Service Board, P.O. Box 1470-50100, Kakamega.

All eligible individuals are invited to submit their applications. The county assembly does not employ intermediaries and does not request any payment at any point during the hiring procedure. “Engaging in canvassing will result in immediate disqualification,” it mentioned.

What is the recommended way to structure a resume?

Career development associate Simon Ingari recommended that graduates and professionals incorporate keywords found in job postings, utilize straightforward formatting, and opt for standard fonts.

He told .co.keit is advisable for a job applicant to emphasize their main skills and abilities at the beginning of their resume in order to immediately grab the interest of hiring managers.

– Use bullet points, basic icons, and a neat layout to enhance the readability of your CV. – Before submitting your CV, ensure it focuses on skills, includes measurable accomplishments, and maintains a straightforward design,” he advised.

What positions were advertised by the Kakamega County Assembly?

1. Senior Principal Legal Advisor – permanent and eligible for pension.
2. Research Officer (two roles) – permanent and eligible for pension.
3. Financial officer – permanent and eligible for pension.
4. Accountant I (two roles) – permanent and eligible for pension.
5. Second Accountant – permanent and eligible for pension.
6. Assistant in Supply Chain Management I (two roles) – permanent and eligible for pension.
7. Supply chain management assistant II – permanent and eligible for pension.
8. Audio technician/officer I – permanent and eligible for pension.
9. Second-level audio technician/officer – permanent and eligible for pension.
10. Second-Level Sign Language Interpreter – permanent and eligible for pension.
11. Public Information and Media Relations Officer II (three roles) – permanent and eligible for pension.
12. Administrative Officer I – permanent and eligible for pension.
13. Administrative Assistant I – permanent and eligible for pension.
14. Office Administrative Assistant I (two roles) – permanent and eligible for pension.
15. Receptionist II (two roles) – permanent and eligible for pension.
16. Internal Auditor I – permanent and eligible for pension.
17. Personnel liaison officer – permanent and eligible for pension.
18. Senior administrative personnel (three roles) – permanent and eligible for retirement benefits.
19. Internship – 20 vacancies.

What are the criteria for applicants?

1. Each application must be submitted along with a completed job application form obtained from the official website.
2. It is strongly advised that candidates avoid submitting applications with incorrect or deceptive details.
3. Candidates who are successful are required to present their current clearances from the relevant state authorities, original statements, and their professional and educational qualifications.
4. Applicants are required to present the Commission for University Education (CUE) approval for a diploma, degree, postgraduate, or postgraduate certificate awarded by an international university or institution.

Which additional organizations promoted vacancies?

In other news, KRA announced available managerial positions for qualified individuals.

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd has revealed 216 positions available for graduates, with an application cutoff on Tuesday, August 12.

At the same time, the Public Service Commission announced 4,000 internship opportunities.