Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Officer will be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for the administration of the County Department. Specific duties will include:

• Administration of the County Department;
• Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementation of policies and regulations;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the Department’s financial and non-financial resources including management, control, and reporting on financial information, material resources, and facilities;
• Building human resource capacity by developing and implementing human resource plans for the Department;
• Efficient and effective service delivery to the public; and
• Promoting the realization of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should be in a leadership position or a senior management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
• Possess knowledge and skills in any of the following areas: Project Planning and Management; Public Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Conflict Resolution Management; Strategic Management and Leadership;
• Have excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills;
• Have membership to a professional body;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines; and
• Meet the requirements prescribed in Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.