Requirements for Appointment
Be a citizen of Kenya;
Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya (A master's degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage);
Have at least ten (10) years knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is applying for consideration;
Possess general knowledge of the County Government and functions of the County Government;
Demonstrate an understanding of the County goals, policies and developmental objectives;
Demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management skills; and
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
Core Competencies
Ability to portray and uphold national values and principles of good governance;
Be a visionary result oriented strategic thinker;
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
Proactive and capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities
The County Chief Officer shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for the administration of a county department. He/she shall keep the CECM informed on all-important activities and events connected with the respective department and seek advice and instructions from the CECM before taking decisions on important policy matters.
Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: –
The Chief advisor to the CECM on policy issues and Chief Executive of the department;
Responsible for overall supervision and performance of the department;
Implementing government policies, strategic plan and County Integrated Development Plan for the department;
Facilitating the achievement of the goals and objectives of government and intergovernmental programmes and projects and specifically vision 2030 and sector goals;
Developing and implementing an effective Performance Management System;
Ensuring efficient effective management and utilization of financial, human and other resources in the department and submitting regular reports as required from time to time;
Promoting values and principles spelt out in Article 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya in the operations of the department;
As the Authorised Officer, the officer is entrusted with the performance of specific responsibilities delegated to him/her;
As the accounting officer, the officer is entrusted with the performance of such specific duties and responsibilities as delegated to him/her; and
Performing any other business that the CEC may assign him/her from time to time.