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.