Chief Officers at Nandi County
Republic of Kenya
County Government of Nandi
Vacancies Announcement
Public Service Board
Chief Officer
Eighteen (18) Posts
The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
The eighteen (18) posts will be as follows:
(Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they wish to be considered).
- Finance
- Economic Planning
- Basic Education and Vocational Training
- Agriculture
- Cooperative Development
- Transport and Infrastructure
- Preventive and promotive health services
- Medical Services
- Lands Environment and Natural Resources
- Tourism and Culture
- Social Welfare
- Trade and Investment
- Industrialization & Enterprise Development
- Administration and Decentralized Units
- Public Service
- ICT and e-Government
- Sports
- Youth Affairs and Arts
Duties and Responsibilities
- The administration of a County department
- Formulation and implementation of effective 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.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenya citizen.
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya; possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Being a member of a professional body relevant to the position applied will be added an advantage
- Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a managerial position
- Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
- Be a strategic thinker and results oriented
- Have excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills
- Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines
- Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
- Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Be computer literate.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by SRC
Note: Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department
- Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and clearance certificates indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:
Secretary, County Public Service Board,
Nandi County
P.O. Box 802-30300
Kapsabet
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board Offices located at the former Municipal offices.
Applications should be received on or before Thursday 7th September 2017.
