The County Government of Tana River pursuant to Section 59(1) (a), (b) and 66 of the County Government Act 2012 as read together with Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions
V/NO. 004/2023: DIRECTOR,
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, J/G ‘R’ (1 POST)
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Overseeing
the development, implementation and review of administrative policies,
procedures and strategies;
- Providing
professional advice on administrative matters;
- Ensuring
response to County Assembly queries;
- Overseeing
disaster management and emergency response activities;
- Overseeing
the identification of obsolete assets;
- Overseeing
provision of security and office services;
- Directing
general maintenance; managing and controlling office accommodation;
- Overseeing
coordination of disaster management and emergency response activities;
- Coordinating
implementation of service delivery initiatives;
- Ensuring
provision of adequate office equipment and supplies;
- Ensuring
renewal of insurance policies and transport licenses;
- Overseeing
rental management; and ensuring dissemination of administrative policies,
procedures and
Additional duties at this level will involve: –
- Coordinating
the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan;
- Ensuring
the development and review of departmental annual work plans and budgets;
- Managing
departmental performance;
- Ensuring
compliance with principles and values of good governance;
- Overseeing
the management of departmental assets and finances; and
- Overall
management and development of
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, an officer must have:
- Served
in the grade of Deputy Director, Administrative Services or its equivalent
for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration,
Business Administration, Political Science/Government or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration,
Business Administration, Political Science/Government or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting for not less than
six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certificate
in computer application skills;
- Demonstrated
high standard of professional competence and administrative capability
required for effective planning, direction, control and co-ordination of
administrative services; and
- A
clear understanding of the overall National goals, policies, and
development objectives and ability to translate them into administrative
services
How to Apply
Qualified and interested
applicants should visit our portal: www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for
online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their
applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of
academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3)
referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary /
C.E.O. Tana River County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 181 – 70101 HOLA
Applications should be received on or before 28th April, 2023 at 12:00am.
All applicants MUST comply with
the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
i.e. be in possession of
valid clearance certificates from HELB,
KRA, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct) & Credit Reference Bureau
(CRB).
Kindly note that only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
Tana River County Public
Service Board is a credible government institution and therefore all its
recruitments are devoid of any payments. You are hereby advised not to
entertain fraudsters purporting to be employees of the Board promising to
assist you have your appointment letter processed at a fee.
The County Government of Tana River is an Equal
Opportunity Employer; Women, the Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs) are encouraged to apply