Kiambu County Government
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Chief Officer
10 Posts
The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
(Applicants should specify
the portfolio for which they are applying for).
- Roads,
Transport and Public Works
- Agriculture,
Livestock and Fisheries
- Finance and
Economic Planning
- Health
Services
- Education,
Gender, Culture and Social Services
- Youth, Sports,
ICT and Communication
- Energy, Water,
Environment and Natural Resources
- Lands,
Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development
- Administration
and Public Service
- Trade,
Tourism, Co-operatives and Enterprise Development
Duties and Responsibilities
- The
administration of a county department;
- Formulation
and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector
goals;
- Development
and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
- Implementation
of policies and regulations;
- Providing
strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
- Ensuring
compliance with the national values and principles of good governance as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan
citizen;
- Have a
Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
- Possession of
Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Must be a
member of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in
good standing;
- Have vast
knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in the relevant
field, five of which should be in a managerial position;
- Be conversant
with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
- Demonstrate
through understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
- Be a strategic
thinker and result oriented;
- Have excellent
communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Have capacity
to work under pressure to meet timelines;
- Have ability
to work in a multi—ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity;
- Satisfies the
requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Be computer
literate.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
Board Member - County Public
Service Board
2 Posts
Contract
Pursuant to Section 58 of the County Government Act 2012, the Governor, County Government of Kiambu hereby invites applications from qualified, result oriented and self motivated citizens to fill two vacancies as Board Members in the County Public Service Board.
Pursuant to Section 58 of the County Government Act 2012, the Governor, County Government of Kiambu hereby invites applications from qualified, result oriented and self motivated citizens to fill two vacancies as Board Members in the County Public Service Board.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and
abolish offices In the county public service;
- 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;
- Exercise
disciplinary control over and remove, persons holding or acting in those
offices as provided for under the County Government Act;
- Prepare
regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of
the functions of the board;
- Promote in the
county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10
and 232 of the Constitution;
- Evaluate and
report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the value and
principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution are
complied with in the County public service;
- Facilitate the
development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting
for personnel emoluments in the county;
- Advise the
County Government on human resource planning and budgeting for personnel
emoluments in the county;
- Advise the
County Government on human resource management and development;
- Advise the
County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national
performance management system in the county;
- Make
recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, on behalf of
the County Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for
county public service employees;
Requirements and Competencies
- Be a Kenyan
citizen;
- Be in
possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
- Masters degree
will be an added advantage;
- Have a working
experience of not less than five years;
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity;
- Be a
professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct;
- Not be a
public or state officer;
- Understand the
diversity within the county;
- Be a visionary
and strategic thinker
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Be committed
to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her
vision
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
County Executive Committee Member
10 Posts
Contract
Pursuant to Section 35, 36,
and 45 of the County Government Act 2012, the Governor, County Government of
Kiambu hereby invites applications from qualified, result oriented and self
motivated citizens to fill the vacancies in the following Departments as County
Executive Committee Members.
- Roads,
Transport and Public Works
- Agriculture,
Livestock and Fisheries
- Finance and
Economic Planning
- Health
Services
- Education,
Gender, Culture and Social Services
- Youth, Sports,
ICT and Communication
- Energy, Water,
Environment and Natural Resources
- Lands,
Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development
- Administration
and Public Service
- Trade,
Tourism, Co-operatives and Enterprise Development
Duties and Responsibilities
- To supervise
the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments
of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the
County;
- Implement
County legislation;
- Implement
within the County, national legislation to the extent that the legislation
so requires;
- Manage and
co-ordinate the functions of the County administration and its department:
- Provide the
County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to
the County;
- May advise the
Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this
position, the person should:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen;
- Be in
possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
- Masters degree
will be an added advantage;
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Have
knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years
in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the
person is seeking to be considered;
- Understand the
diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County;
- Should not
hold any other State or Public Office;
- Be conversant
with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
- Be a visionary
and strategic thinker;
- Have the
ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Have capacity
to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
- Be committed
to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her
vision.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission SRC)
How to apply
All applicants should submit
their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae,
Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or
Passport and any other supporting documents.
The applications should be
addressed to:
The County Secretary &
Head of Public Service
Kiambu County Government
P.O. Box 2344 - 00900,
Kiambu County Government
P.O. Box 2344 - 00900,
Kiambu
Hand delivered applications
can be submitted at the County Secretary’s office located at the County
Headquarters, Kiambu town.
Applicants should seek
clearance from:
- Credit
Reference Bureau
- Kenya Revenue
Authority
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Ethics and
Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal
Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct) and attach copies
or evidence thereof to their applications.