Chief Officer Job in Kenya

The County Government of Nyeri wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the positions of Chief Officers in the following departments:

Governor’s Office, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post- (Advert 108/2022)
Education, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post- (Advert 109/2022
Lands, Physical Planning, Urban Development, Housing & Energy, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post- (Advert 110/2022
County Public Service & Public Administration, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post (Advert 111/2022
Water, Irrigation & Environment, Job Group ‘S’, 1 post (Advert 112/2022)
Health Services, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post (Advert 113/2022)
Transport, Roads & Infrastructure, Job Group ‘S’, 1 post- (Advert 114/2022)
Finance & ICT, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post (Advert No. 115/2022)
Economic Planning, Job Group ‘S’, 1 post (Advert 116/2022
Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, Job Group ‘S’ ,1 post (Advert 117/2022
Gender, Social Services & Sports, Job Group ‘S’, 1 post (Advert 118/2022

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member, the Officers will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer for the Department and will also be responsible for the following;

Day-to-day administration and coordination of the respective county department as provided under section 46;
Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department;
Implementing policies and programs within the department;
Developing and implementing strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management;
Formulating and implementing of effective programs to attain Vision 2030; and
Promoting and ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Overseeing the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs;
Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County, other Counties, and as well as the Private Sector;
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant Executive Committee Member from time to time

Qualifications

Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be in possession of a first degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya
Have ten (10) years of relevant professional experience; and at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position at a Senior Management level in Public Service or Private Sector Organization;
Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning and Financial
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the Values and Principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and understanding of Vision 2030
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Terms of Employment: Contract

How to Apply

THE SECRETARY

NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES

P.O. BOX 90-10100 NYERI

CELL PHONE: 0745342000

All applications should be received on or before 10th November 2022 at 5.00pm. Note:

Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above provided address and cellphone.
The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported to the police for appropriate action.
The County Government of Nyeri is an equal opportunity employer.
People living with disability are encouraged to apply
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Board