Duties and Responsibilities
General administration and coordination of the respective County Department;
Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain the Kenya vision 2030, Makueni vision 2025 and sector goals;
Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
Implementation of policies and regulations:
Responsible for risk assessment and management
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;
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position, the candidate should:
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of at least a first degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
Possess of a master's degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
Have at least five (5) years of professional experience, with experience of not less than three (3) years in a senior managerial position in the Public Service or Private Sector in the portfolio applied for;
Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution related legislations;
Be a registered member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
Demonstrate a proven track record in leadership, strategic thinking and resultoriented management
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development plans and Vision 2030;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity as well as obtain clearance from EACC, KRA, DCI, HELB and CRB;
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills; and
Be proficient in computer applications and digital management tools.