CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Busia County Assembly Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified and competent persons to fill the following positions on one (1) year renewable contract basis:
1. ACCOUNTANT I – JOB GROUP K / CASB 9 (1 Position)
Advert No: BSA/CASB/13/2025/2026
Job Requirements
- Must have served in the grade of Accountant II for a period of at least three (3) years
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Business Management or any other equivalent qualification
- Minimum of CPA Part II
- Registered with a professional body
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Three (3) years’ work experience in the relevant field
Duties and Responsibilities
- Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations
- Data capture and maintenance of primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers
- Preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns
- Receiving duly processed payment and receipt vouchers
- Writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books; balancing and ruling of cash books on a daily basis
- Invoicing payment vouchers in IFMIS
Remuneration
- Maximum basic pay of Job Group “K” – Kshs. 52,960
2. ACCOUNTANT II – JOB GROUP J / CASB 10 (1 Position)
Advert No: BSA/CASB/14/2025/2026
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Business Management or any other equivalent qualification
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Three (3) years’ work experience in the relevant field
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of cash books, imprest and advances ledgers
- Safe custody of records and assets under his/her care
- Preparing and verifying vouchers for payments
- Ensuring financial reports and records are properly maintained
- Preparing tax returns and ensuring prompt payment
- Maintaining and reconciling accounts receivable and payables
- Maintaining and updating ledger accounts by vote heads
- Preparing reconciliations for cash books and bank statements
- Preparing and maintaining proper fixed asset registers
- Assisting with documenting accounting processes to be included in the accounts manual
Remuneration
- Minimum basic pay of Job Group “J” – Kshs. 32,700
3. RESEARCH OFFICER I – JOB GROUP K / CASB 9 (1 Position)
Advert No: BSA/CASB/15/2025/2026
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Work experience in the relevant field
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, Committees and staff of the County Assembly
- Initiating and conducting anticipatory research and analysis on key policy issues
- Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options
- Maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current legislation and major public policy issues
- Ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and position papers
- Providing backup support to County Assembly Committees
Remuneration
- Maximum basic pay of Job Group “K” – Kshs. 52,960
Knowledge, Skills and General Competencies
- High integrity and professional competence
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
Terms of Service
- One (1) year contract, renewable subject to performance
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity card or Passport to the office of the Clerk of the County Assembly
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Busia County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Вox 1018-50400
Busia -Kenya
Closing Date: 17th February, 2026 at 5.00p.m.