Vacancy title:
Director- Information Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
County Assembly of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Kisumu | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Entry and Training Grade for this Cadre

Basic Salary & Allowances

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 129,300
• House Allowance: Ksh. 35,000
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 16,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clerk of the Assembly, duties will entail:

• Overall coordination and control of operations in the Directorate to ensure smooth running of the Assembly’s information services.
• Planning, budgeting, and preparing procurement plans for the directorate.
• Managing overall performance and capacity building of the directorate.
• Overseeing implementation of directorate initiatives, projects, and programs.
• Developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures governing Hansard production, Research, Library, ICT, and Public Communications.
• Liaising with County Government departments, public media, and other Commonwealth Editors’ Associations and Unions.
• Providing technical advice on Hansard, Research, ICT, Library, and Public Communications services of the County Assembly.
• Coordinating recording of Assembly and Committee proceedings and production of the Hansard.
• Maintaining a consistent and accurate Hansard publishing format and database.
• Coordinating provision of Public Communication and Media, ICT, Research, and Library Services.
• Supporting operation of the Chamber audio system and broadcasting of official Assembly coverage (Assembly TV).
• Managing internal and external communications, including social media strategies.
• Overseeing analysis, evaluation, research, and data interpretation on defined subjects.
• Managing library collections, including selection of materials as per board-approved policies.
• Managing communications, workstations, and servers of the County Assembly’s computer network.
• Coordinating compilation of the annual Assembly report.

Requirements for Appointment

An officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director – Information Services in the County Assembly Service for at least 3 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in: Communication, Linguistics, Journalism, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Library Science, Information Science, or equivalent qualification.
• Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Communication, Business Information Technology, Linguistics (English/Kiswahili), Statistics, Economics, or Library/Information Science from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (minimum six weeks).
• Registration with a relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated capability in Hansard, Research, Public Communication and Media, ICT, and Library Services as reflected in work performance and results.
• Demonstrated integrity, professional competence, and administrative ability in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16 th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: -

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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