Administrative Services Director Job in Kenya

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