The Chief Officer shall be an accounting and authorized officer for Executive Office of the Governor.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya.
A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
A Senior management course from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage;
Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.
Be a strategic leader and results oriented.
Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;
Duties and Responsibilities
Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of Office of the Governor;
Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of office;
Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
Handling public service matters, human resource and other required issues related to the department;
Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
Ensure timely, efficiency communication and coordination of public service departmental affairs;
Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;
Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Terms of Service: Contract