Kakamega County Assembly Advertises Permanent Jobs for Accountants, Receptionists and Other Roles

• The Kakamega County Assembly Service Board invited applications from professionals to fill several vacancies
• The board also advertised internship positions for graduates seeking to enhance their career paths in diverse fields
• Career development expert Simon Ingari explained to TUKO.co.ke how candidates should format their CVs to increase their chances of getting hired

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The Kakamega County Assembly Service Board has advertised several permanent and pensionable jobs for professionals in diverse fields.

The board also announced 20 internship positions for graduates on a 12-month contract.

What's the application process for Kakamega County Assembly jobs?

The Kakamega County Assembly Service Board asked interested and suitable candidates to submit their applications through email clerk@kakamega-assembly.go.ke or hand-deliver them to its offices adjacent to the Kakamega Law Courts.

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It warned job seekers against paying any fees, noting that it is an equal opportunity employer.

"Applications should indicate the position applied for and be addressed to the secretary, County Assembly Service Board, P.O. Box 1470-50100, Kakamega.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. The county assembly does not use agents nor charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification," it stated.

How should candidates format their CVs?

Career development associate Simon Ingari advised graduates and professionals to use keywords from job descriptions, simple formatting, and standard fonts.

He told TUKO.co.ke that a job seeker should highlight their key skills and competencies at the top of their CV to quickly catch recruiters' attention.

"Use bullet points, simple icons, and clean formatting to make your CV easy to read. Before you send out your CV, make sure it is skill-based, has quantifiable achievements, and is clean and simple," he recommended.

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Which jobs did Kakamega County Assembly advertise?

1. Senior principal legal counsel - permanent and pensionable.
2. Research officer (two positions) - permanent and pensionable.
3. Finance officer - permanent and pensionable.
4. Accountant I (two positions) - permanent and pensionable.
5. Accountant II - permanent and pensionable.
6. Supply chain management assistant I (two positions) - permanent and pensionable.
7. Supply chain management assistant II - permanent and pensionable.
8. Audio technician/officer I - permanent and pensionable.
9. Audio technician/officer II - permanent and pensionable.
10. Sign Language Interpreter II - permanent and pensionable.
11. Public communications and media relations officer II (three positions) - permanent and pensionable.
12. Administration officer I - permanent and pensionable.
13. Administrative assistant I - permanent and pensionable.
14. Office administrative assistant I (two positions) - permanent and pensionable.
15. Receptionist II (two positions) - permanent and pensionable.
16. Internal auditor I - permanent and pensionable.
17. Ward liaison officer - permanent and pensionable.
18. Chief support staff (three positions) - permanent and pensionable.
19. Internship - 20 vacancies.

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What are the requirements for candidates?

1. Applications should be accompanied by a duly filled job application form downloaded from the website.
2. It is highly recommended that applicants refrain from submitting applications that contain inaccurate or misleading information.
3. Successful applicants must provide their current clearances from the appropriate state agencies, original testimonies, and their professional and academic credentials.
4. Candidates should submit the Commission for University Education (CUE) accreditation of a diploma/degree/post-graduate/diploma/post-graduate certificate conferred by a foreign university/institution.

Which other institutions advertised jobs?

In related news, KRA advertised managerial vacancies for professionals.

JKUAT Enterprises Ltd announced 216 job openings for graduates, with a deadline of Tuesday, August 12.

At the same time, the Public Service Commission declared 4,000 internship positions.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke