The Tana River County Assembly has announced multiple employment opportunities across its administrative, technical, and professional departments. This recruitment exercise seeks to enhance institutional effectiveness in delivering legislative, oversight, and representative functions as provided for under the County Governments framework.
The vacancies span support services, security, secretarial and administrative roles, human resource management, records and information management, procurement, legal services, public relations, ICT, research, transport services, and finance. All positions are offered under approved public service salary scales and are open to qualified applicants interested in public sector service.
Below is a position-by-position breakdown. Each role includes a brief overview followed by clearly outlined responsibilities for ease of reference by job seekers and third-party job boards.
Vacancies and Job Descriptions
- Support Staff / Cleaners
Salary: KES 19,220 – 23,130 per month
Vacancies: 20 Posts
Role Overview
Support Staff/Cleaners provide essential housekeeping services that ensure a clean, safe, and orderly working environment within County Assembly premises.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cleaning offices, chambers, corridors, washrooms, and common areas
- Maintaining cleanliness of furniture, fittings, and office equipment
- Proper disposal of waste and refuse
- Replenishing cleaning supplies and reporting shortages
- Observing health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Performing other housekeeping duties as assigned
- Security Warden II
Salary: KES 32,700 – 42,690 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
Security Warden II officers are responsible for safeguarding County Assembly staff, Members, visitors, and property through enforcement of approved security measures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Controlling access to County Assembly premises
- Conducting routine patrols and surveillance
- Monitoring security equipment and systems
- Responding to security incidents and emergencies
- Enforcing security rules and procedures
- Recording and reporting security incidents
- Personal Secretary II
Salary: KES 50,610 – 67,110 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
The Personal Secretary II provides high-level secretarial and administrative support to senior officers within the County Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing office diaries, schedules, and appointments
- Handling confidential correspondence and records
- Preparing briefs, reports, and meeting documents
- Receiving and directing visitors and calls
- Organizing meetings, travel, and logistics
- Maintaining orderly filing systems
- Personal Secretary III
Salary: KES 44,400 – 61,110 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
Personal Secretary III offers routine secretarial and clerical services to support daily office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Typing and formatting documents and correspondence
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintaining office files and records
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Providing routine clerical and administrative support
- Human Resource Management Officer I
Salary: KES 58,360 – 90,200 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
Human Resource Management Officer I is a senior HR role responsible for coordinating and overseeing human resource management functions within the County Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
- Advising management on staffing and workforce planning
- Overseeing recruitment, promotion, and deployment processes
- Managing employee relations and disciplinary matters
- Coordinating staff training and development
- Preparing HR reports and workforce analytics
- Human Resource Management Officer II
Salary: KES 50,610 – 67,110 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
This position supports the implementation of human resource policies and the delivery of HR services under supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing approved HR policies and guidelines
- Supporting recruitment and selection activities
- Maintaining staff records and HR databases
- Assisting in performance management processes
- Handling routine employee welfare matters
- Human Resource Management Officer III
Salary: KES 44,400 – 61,110 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
Human Resource Management Officer III provides entry-level to mid-level HR administrative support services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing HR documentation and correspondence
- Updating employee records and personnel files
- Assisting in payroll and leave administration
- Supporting staff appraisal processes
- Responding to routine HR inquiries
- Records Management Officer II
Salary: KES 50,610 – 67,110 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
Records Management Officer II oversees the management, security, and integrity of official records within the County Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing records management policies
- Supervising classification, storage, and retrieval of records
- Ensuring security and confidentiality of documents
- Advising departments on records management practices
- Preparing records management reports
- Records Management Officer III
Salary: KES 50,610 – 67,110 per month
Vacancies: 5 Posts
Role Overview
This role focuses on operational records management activities and day-to-day handling of official documents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Registering and filing documents
- Managing physical and electronic filing systems
- Tracking movement and custody of files
- Supporting archiving and disposal processes
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
- Records Assistant I
Salary: KES 39,700 – 52,960 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
Records Assistant I supports records officers in maintaining organized and accessible records systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sorting, filing, and indexing documents
- Retrieving files on request
- Updating records registers
- Maintaining order within records offices
- Records Assistant II
Salary: KES 32,700 – 42,690 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
Records Assistant II performs basic clerical and support duties within records offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling routine filing duties
- Assisting in document movement and tracking
- Supporting digitization of records
- Assisting senior records staff
- Procurement Officer I
Salary: KES 58,360 – 90,200 per month
Vacancies: 3 Posts
Role Overview
Procurement Officer I manages procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money and compliance with procurement laws.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and coordinating procurement activities
- Managing tendering and contract administration
- Ensuring compliance with procurement laws
- Advising departments on procurement matters
- Preparing procurement plans and reports
- Procurement Officer II
Salary: KES 50,610 – 67,110 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
This position supports procurement processes and contract management functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing procurement requests and documentation
- Supporting tender evaluation and award processes
- Maintaining procurement records and supplier databases
- Monitoring contract implementation
- Senior Legal Counsel
Salary: KES 90,200 – 124,630 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
The Senior Legal Counsel provides authoritative legal advisory services to the County Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing legal advice on constitutional and statutory matters
- Drafting and reviewing legislation and contracts
- Representing the Assembly in legal proceedings
- Issuing legal opinions to committees and management
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws
- Public Relations Officer
Salary: KES 58,360 – 90,200 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
The Public Relations Officer manages communication, media engagement, and public information activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing communication strategies
- Managing media relations and public communications
- Preparing press releases and publications
- Coordinating public events and stakeholder engagement
- Enhancing the public image of the County Assembly
- Hansard Reporter III
Salary: KES 44,400 – 61,110 per month
Vacancies: 4 Posts
Role Overview
Hansard Reporter III is responsible for producing accurate verbatim records of Assembly proceedings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recording Assembly and committee proceedings
- Producing accurate verbatim reports
- Editing and proofreading transcripts
- Maintaining Hansard records and archives
- ICT Officer III
Salary: KES 44,400 – 61,110 per month
Vacancies: 5 Posts
Role Overview
ICT Officer III supports information technology systems and services within the Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining ICT infrastructure and systems
- Providing user support and troubleshooting services
- Managing system security and data integrity
- Supporting system upgrades and maintenance
- ICT Assistant I
Salary: KES 39,700 – 52,960 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
ICT Assistant I provides technical support and assists in routine ICT operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installing and maintaining ICT equipment
- Providing first-line technical support
- Assisting in network and system maintenance
- Research Officer III
Salary: KES 44,400 – 61,110 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
Research Officer III supports legislative and committee work through research and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting research to support legislative work
- Preparing research briefs and analytical reports
- Supporting Assembly committees with data
- Maintaining research databases
- ICT Assistant II
Salary: KES 32,700 – 42,690 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
ICT Assistant II performs entry-level ICT support duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting routine ICT operations
- Handling basic technical issues
- Assisting senior ICT officers
- Senior Driver
Salary: KES 39,700 – 52,960 per month
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
Senior Drivers provide transport services and ensure proper use and care of official vehicles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving assigned vehicles safely
- Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and condition
- Keeping accurate vehicle logbooks
- Observing traffic and transport regulations
- Driver – Grade I
Vacancies: 2 Posts
Role Overview
Driver Grade I provides routine driving services for official duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing routine driving services
- Ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness
- Reporting mechanical faults promptly
- Account Officer III
Salary: KES 44,400 – 61,110 per month
Vacancies: 1 Post
Role Overview
Account Officer III supports financial management, reporting, and expenditure control functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing financial transactions and records
- Preparing financial reports and statements
- Supporting budget implementation and expenditure monitoring
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Application Deadline
- Closing Date: 21st January, 2026
