Republic of Kenya
County Government of Kericho
Vacancies
Vacancies
Chief Officers
13 Posts
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this
position, candidate should:
- be a Kenyan
Citizen;
- hold a degree
from a university recognized in Kenya (a Master’s degree or higher
academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an
added advantage);
- have at least
five years experience in a leadership position or at a Senior Management
level in the public service or private sector;
- possess
adequate general knowledge of the organization and functions of Government
- demonstrate an
understanding of the goals, policies and developmental objectives of the
nation;
- have
demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of
financial management and strategic people management and
- Meet the
requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity.
Core Competencies:
- Ability to
portray and uphold a positive National image;
- Be a
visionary, result-oriented and strategic thinker;
- Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Capacity to
work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chief Officer shall be
the Accounting and Authorized Officer in respect of exercise of delegated power
and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member
for:
- The
administration of a county department as provided under section 45 of the
County Governments Act (2012);
- Overseeing the
management of Finance, preparation and submission of the Budget estimates,
Annual plans, reports and programs;
- Development
and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
- Performance
contracting and appraisal;
- Ensuring
efficient and effective utilization of financial, human and other
resources in the department and submitting regular reports required;
- Formulation
and implementation of County programs to conform with Vision 2030 goals;
- Promotion of
national values and principles of governance and the public service as
outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Terms of Service: Contract
Remuneration: As
per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines
County Executive Committee
Members
10
Posts
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 legislation so
requires.
- Manage and
coordinate 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.
- Advise the
governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.
Requirements for Appointment:
- Be a Kenyan
citizen.
- Be in
possession of first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
- Have
knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than ten years
in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department of 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 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
Note: Applicants
are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet
requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya:
- Kenya Revenue
Authority.
- Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission.
- Criminal
Investigation Department.
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB).
Copies of these clearances
MUST be attached to the applications.
How to apply
Applicants should submit
their applications together with copies of detailed curriculum vitae, Academic
and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Card or Passport and
clearance certificates indicating the position applied for on top of the
envelop and addressed to:
Office of the Governor
Kericho County
P.O Box 112-20200
Kericho
Kericho County
P.O Box 112-20200
Kericho
Kericho County residents are
required to indicate their Constituency and ward of Residence.
Hand delivered applications
can be submitted at the Office of the Governor located at County Headquarters.
Applications should be
received on or before Friday 8th September, 20 I 7.
NB: Kericho County is an equal opportunity employer non-dominant groups, persons with disabilities, youth and women are encouraged to apply
NB: Kericho County is an equal opportunity employer non-dominant groups, persons with disabilities, youth and women are encouraged to apply
