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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KITUI  
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
Declaration of Vacancies in the Kitui County Public Service

Kitui County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”.

Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, Kitui CPSB invites applications from qualified persons to be considered for the positions below:

COUNTY MINISTRY OF TRADE, COOPERATIVES AND INVESTMENT

1.    Marketing Officer II, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 10’ (J) ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment
1.    Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2.    Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Business Administration preferably with a bias in Marketing or related field from a recognized institution  (2nd class upper honors);
3.    Ability to develop programmes on marketing planning and implementing marketing campaigns involving a range of media and current technologies; social media; editing and proof reading; working with marketing/ design agencies;
4.    Creative and innovative thinker;
5.    Ability to effectively manage and prioritize own work load and achieve goals, including working on multiple projects simultaneously, working flexibly to tight and changing timescales;
6.    Networking, interpersonal and collaboration skills for effective partnership working;
7.    Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills;
8.    Ability to contribute to a positive and supportive team approach throughout work; and
9.    Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office/ social media/ online applications
 
Duties and Responsibilities
1.    Profiling products with export potential within the county;
2.    Developing the marketing strategy for new and existing products within the county;
3.    Work closely with director to define and develop marketing materials and programs;
4.    Carrying out the day to day activities of the marketing team;
5.    Developing marketing strategies including branding, advertising aimed at improving marketing of the community products;
6.    Working closely and assisting individuals and producer business groups such as co-operative societies, self-help groups in developing marketing strategies;
7.    Undertaking market research and advise on the director on market trends;
8.    Preparing and submitting periodic reports to the Director Marketing; and
9.    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

How to Apply:
Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:
 
The Board Secretary,
Kitui County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.
 
Important information to all Candidates
•    Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022
•    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•    Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
1.    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
2.    Higher Education Loans Board
3.    Kenya Revenue Authority
4.    Credit Reference Bureau
5.    Directorate of Criminal Investigation
 
The County Government of Kitui is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge commission for its recruitment process. Qualified Women, persons with disability and those from minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply

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