CO-OPERATIVE OFFICER 1 – JOB GROUP CPSB 09 (K) – (4 POSTS)
Oversee cooperative
activities in several societies at the sub county level. This position is
responsible for promotion and advisory on cooperative services and presiding
over elections.
Key
Responsibilities
Advise
on cooperative investments by offering suitable solutions and recommendations
on any issues that arise in the special and annual general meetings.
Ensure
compliance with cooperative Legislation through assisting in formulation of
policy regulations as in line with the regulations.
Conduct cooperative education and training for cooperative members, committee members and staff
Assist
in sourcing and utilization of credit facilities in the cooperative societies.
Promote
new cooperative societies by conducting pre-cooperative meetings and
facilitating the process of registration
Facilitate
dispute resolution in cooperative societies through mediation and arbitration
at the sub county level
Advise
on cooperative investments by offering suitable solutions and recommendations
on any issues that arise.
Ensure
compliance with cooperative Legislation through assisting in formulation of
policy regulations as in line with the regulations.
Collect
data on potential areas and policy formulation in order to ensure that
effective development of strategies to promote cooperative development within
the county.
Develop
and monitor work plans for cooperatives in order to ensure accountability and
set goals are met.
Prepare
quarterly reports to be presented to the top management for further analysis
and recommendations
Preside
over cooperatives elections to ensure transparent free and fair elections.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics, Entrepreneurship or
related field from a recognized University.
Knowledge
of relevant legislation such as the Constitution of Kenya 2010, County
Government Act of 2012 etc.
Knowledge
of the Cooperative Societies Act, 2012
Served
in the position of Cooperative Officer II for a minimum of Three (3) years’ or
4 years’ experience in a related area within the Public Service or Private
Sector.
Strong
Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational skills
Ability
to work under pressure
Ability
to build and lead cohesive teams
Problem
solving skills
Satisfies
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service:
Permanent & Pensionable
Salary: As set
by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
How To Apply
All applicants should
submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees.
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or
passport and any other supporting documents.
Applications should be
addressed to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service
Board
County Government of
Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU
NOTE:
ALL
applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on
top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box
provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika
Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applications
should reach the Board on or before Friday
8th September, 2023.
Shortlisted
candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic
and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following
institutions:
Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
County
Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people
living with disability are encouraged to apply.
The
Board and the County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero tolerance to
Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of
fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure
them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for
any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases
to the Police.
