Vacancies

The County Government of Kitui invites applications from qualified and competent persons to fill the following positions in the County Public Service Board and the County Executive Committee:-

1. Chairperson of the County Public Service Board 

1 Post

For appointment to this position, the candidate must:-

a) Be a Kenyan citizen.

b) Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized university.

c) Have knowledge and working experience of not less than ten years in administration and management preferably in areas relevant to the functions of county governments.

d) Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.

e) Understands the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the county.

f) Be a visionary and a strategic thinker.

g) Be a team leader and committed to working for long hours without supervision to achieve desired results within strict deadlines.

h) Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

NB: – A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
 

5 Posts

a) Be a Kenyan citizen.

i) Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and working experience of not less than five years, preferably in areas relevant to the functions of county governments.

b) Be a professional and demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.

c) Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

NB: – A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
 

For appointment to this position, the applicant must have the stated qualifications and also meet the requirements below:-

a) Be a Kenyan Citizen.

b) Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized university.

c) Be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing and demonstrate absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.

j) Have relevant knowledge and working experience of not less than five years, preferably in areas relevant to the functions of county governments.

d) Be ready to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

e) Be self-motivated, a team player willing to work for long hours to achieve desired results.

f) Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

NB: – A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
 

A member of the board shall hold office for a non-renewable term of six years; and may serve on part time basis, as provided for in section (58) of the County Governments Act, 2012.
 

Further to the public invitation for submission of curriculum vitaes (CVs) for posts of county executive members made by the Kitui County Governor during the inauguration ceremony on March 27th 2013, prospective candidates are requested to submit their applications in line with the requirements outlined in section (34) of the County Governments Act, 2012:

a) Be holders of a relevant degree from a recognized university in Kenya.

b) Possess relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five years of the department to which the person will be considered for appointment (see list of proposed county departments after g) below)

c) Capacity to appreciate and operate within the diverse socio-economic environment of the county.

d) Be a visionary and committed team player who will help the county government achieve its vision and mission.

e) Commitment to the promotion of equitable development of the county.

f) Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

g) Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The departments proposed for the Government of Kitui County for which applicants may submit CVs for consideration for appointment as County Executive Committee members are:

NB: A relevant master’s degree will an added an advantage.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the functions provided under Article 183 of the Constitution, a County Executive Committee member shall:-

i. Spearhead policy formulation and implementation in the relevant department.

ii. Ensure programmes and relevant plans are executed within the relevant departments.

iii. Supervise the administration and delivery of services and all decentralized units and agencies within the county as assigned by the Governor.

iv. Perform the functions conferred by the Constitution or national legislation.

v. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor from time to time.

The remuneration and benefits for the state and public officers appointed to the above posts shall be in line with the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

How to apply:

a) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport and other relevant supporting documents.

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Chairperson County Public Service Board, Secretary County Public Service Board, Member County Public Service Board or Member County Executive Committee” (as the case may be) on the sealed envelope and submitted in any one of the following ways:

1. Posted applications should be addressed to:

The Interim County Secretary,
Kitui County
P.O Box 33 – 90200
Kitui

2. Hard copy applications should be delivered to the office of the Interim County Secretary situated on the ground floor of Tanathi Water Services Board headquarters building in Kitui Town.

Applications for the County Executive Committee posts should reach the said office by 5.00 p.m. on Monday 15th April, 2013, while those for the post of Chairman, Member, and Secretary of the County Public Service Board should reach the Interim Secretary’s Office on or before 5.00 p.m. on Monday 15th April, 2013.

The constitutional requirement of not exceeding more than two thirds of either gender in appointments to public offices will be observed.

Both genders, including youth, minorities and the marginalized are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.