Baringo County Government
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County Public Service Board
Pursuant to the provisions of The County Government Act, No.17 of 2012 Section 35, 36, 44 and 45, Baringo County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self motivated Kenyan citizens for appointment to the following positions:
Pursuant to the provisions of The County Government Act, No.17 of 2012 Section 35, 36, 44 and 45, Baringo County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self motivated Kenyan citizens for appointment to the following positions:
Chief Officers
12 Positions
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 in
the application letter the portfolio for which they wish to head.
- Chief Officer,
Finance and Economic Planning.
- Chief Officer,
Health Services.
- Chief Officer,
Agriculture.
- Chief Officer,
Livestock and Fisheries.
- Chief Officer,
Housing, Lands and Urban Development
- Chief Officer,
Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure.
- Chief Officer,
Education, Sports, Culture and Social Services8. Chief Officer, Youth,
Gender, e-Government and CT
- Chief Officer,
Water and Irrigation
- Chief Officer,
Environment, Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife Management.
- Chief Officer,
Devolution, Public Service and Administration.
- Chief Officer,
Industry, Commerce, Enterprise and Cooperative Development
Duties and Responsibilities
- The
administration of the County department
- Formulation
and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector
goals.
- Development
and implementation of County’s strategic and Integrated Development Plans
and sector development plans
- Implementation
of policies, regulations and laws
- Providing
strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
- Promotion of
National Values and Principles as well as ensuring compliance as outlined
in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Determine,
manage and develop the department’s workforce including execution of
performance contracts and appraisal of staff
- 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
a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.4. 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 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
thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
- Be a strategic
thinker and results 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
Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Must be
computer literate.
Terms of service: Contract
All applicants should meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and must have the following clearances attached to the applications:
All applicants should meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and must have the following clearances attached to the applications:
- Certificate of
Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
- Clearance
Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- A Tax
Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- A Certificate
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of
Clearance from any of the Credit References Bureaus in the Country
County Executive Committee
Members
10 Positions
- CEC, Finance
and Economic Planning
- CEC, Lands,
Housing and urban Development
- CEC,
Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries
- CEC, Health
Services.
- CEC, Water and
Irrigation.
- CEC, Transport,
Public Works and Infrastructure.
- CEC,
Education, Sports, Culture and Social Services.
- CEC,
Devolution, Public Service Management and Administration,Youth Affairs and
ICT
- CEC, Industry,
Commerce, Enterprise and Cooperative Development
- CEC, Environment,
Natural Resources, Tourism and Wildlife management.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Duties and Responsibilities
are as prescribed in The Constitution of Kenya 2010 section, 183 and County
Government Act, No. 17 of 2012 section 36.
Requirements for Appointment;
Requirements for Appointment;
- Must be a
Kenyan Citizen
- Be a holder of
at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya
- Possession of
a Masters degree will be an added advantage
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya
- Have
knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten
years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which
the person is being appointed.
- Shall not hold
any other state or public office.
- Must be
computer literate.
NOTE: In
order to fulfill requirements of chapter six of the Constitution, Interested
applicants for the above positions are required to obtain the following;
- Tax compliance
certificate from KRA
- Clearance
certificate from HELB
- Clearance
certificate from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of
good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
- Clearance
from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As
per Salaries and Remuneration Commission Guideline
Baringo County is an equal opportunity employer.
Baringo County is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
Those who are currently
working with the County Government and are interested are encouraged to apply.
Letters of application, CV’s,
copies of academic and professional certificates and documents relevant to
compliance with chapter six in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left
side the position being applied for should reach the undersigned on or before
11th September, 2017 by close of business.
County Secretary and Head of
Public Service
P.O. Box 53-30400,
P.O. Box 53-30400,
Kabarnet