Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or in the Field Office.
Duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters will entail:-
Initiating and implementing Administrative policies, strategies, procedures and Programme;
Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;
Overseeing transport management;
Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
Overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory; and
Managing premises, assets and insurance policies.
Duties and responsibilities in the Field Office will entail:-
Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction;
Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
Coordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction;
Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
Identifying development projects;
Disseminating information to the Public; and
Providing linkage between the office and the community.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/Chief Ward Administrator, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science; plus a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
OR
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science; plus a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.