Republic
of Kenya
County
Government of Kajiado
Office
of the Governor
Vacancies
In compliance with the provisions of the constitution of Kenya 2010 and the
County Government Act No.17 of 2012, the Governor’s office invites suitable
competent and highly qualified persons to fill the following vacancies:
1.
County Public Service Board
The
County Government Act 2012, section 55 establishes a County Public Service
Board in each County, which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession
and a seal and capable of suing and being sued.
The
County Public Service Board will comprise of the following persons;
Chairperson
Members
(5)
Functions
and Powers of a County Public Service Board
The
functions of the County Public Service Board shall be on behalf of the County
Government to:
(a)
Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service,
(b)
Appoint persons to hold or act in offices,
(c)
Confirming appointment,
(d)
Exercising disciplinary control over and removal of persons holding of acting
in those offices,
(e)
prepare and submit regular reports to the County Assembly,
(f)
Promote in the County Public Service values and principles (article 10 &
232);
(g)
advice to County Government on Human Resource Management and Development;
(h)
Make recommendation(s) to the salaries and remuneration commission on behalf of
the County Government.
2. Chairperson Position
The
Chairperson of the Board shall hold office for a non-renewable term of six (6)
years, and may serve on a part-time basis.
Requirements and Competencies
For
appointment to this position, the person should:
(i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
(i) Be a Kenyan citizen;
(ii)
Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii)
Have a working experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration and
management;
(iv)
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity;
(v)
Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct;
(vi)
Be visionary and a strategic thinker;
(vii)
Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
(viii)
Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government
achieve her vision.
N.B.:
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
3. Board Members (5)
Requirements
and competencies
For
appointment to this position, the person should:
(i)
Be a Kenyan citizen;
(ii)
Be in possession of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya;
(iii)
Have a working experience of not less than five years;
(iv)
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity;
(v)
Be a professional who demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant
professional code of conduct;
(vi)
Understand the diversity within the County;
(vii)
Be visionary and a strategic thinker ;
(viii)
Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
(ix)
Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government
achieve her vision;
N.B.:
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
How to Apply
All
interested candidates are welcome to submit their application together with
copies of detailed C Vs, academic and professional certificates, testimonials
and copies of their national identity card or passport in clearly marked
envelopes indicating position they have interested in.
Kajiado County residents will be expected to indicate the constituency and ward of origin.
Hard
copies of applications should be delivered to the office of the Governor,
Kajiado County.
Applications
and copies of CV, certificates and testimonial and IDs may also be sent through
the email: kajiadosecretary@gmail.com
Deadline
of receiving applications is Tuesday 9th July 2013.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
NB: those who applied before need not apply since they will be considered along the others
Interim County Secretary
County Government of Kajiado
