County Government of Kakamega Secretary - Chief Executive Officer Jobs in Kenya

County Government of Kakamega Secretary - Chief Executive Officer Jobs in Kenya

Terms of service: three (3) years contract renewable for a further one (1) term subject to satisfactory
performance.

Salaries as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) guidelines.

The Secretary/CEO will be responsible to the Board for the Administration and Management of its Resources, Activities and Programmes.

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:

i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Master’s degree, preferably in Law, Human Resource Management/Development, Public
Administration/Management, Economics or Finance or any relevant Social Science from a recognized
University;
iii. Have ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Management
level in Human Resource Management or related field, in a large organization;
iv. Have attended Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
v. Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government’s Mandate, Vision, Mission as well as
Vision 2030;
vi. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to tenets of Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of
Kenya;
vii. Demonstrate a high degree of Administrative and Leadership capabilities;
viii. Must be a Certified Secretary (CS) and a member of Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in good
standing; and
ix. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
i. Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring execution of the Board’s mandate;
ii. Accounting and Authorized Officer of the Board;
iii. Overall in-charge of the Secretariat;
iv. Planning and Budgeting for the Board;
v. Custodian of all Records, Assets and Minutes of the Board;
vi. Implementing decisions of the Board;

vii. Preparing both periodic and adhoc reports;
viii. Preparing the Agenda for Board meetings in consultation with the Chairperson of the Board and
taking minutes;
ix. Initiating programmes and activities for staff performance and reward management;
x. Preparing and submitting programmes and strategies necessary for achievement of Board’s mandate
for the approval of the Board;
xi. Liaising with external and internal stakeholders; and
xii. Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board.

Interested applicants MUST get clearance from the following bodies:

Kenya Revenue Authority;

Higher Education Loans Board;

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;

Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of good conduct);

Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and

For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of
qualifications from the Commission of University Education.

How to Apply

(i) Applications made in writing should be clearly marked “Application for Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer to County Public Service Board” on the right hand corner of the envelop and hand delivered
to the Chairperson’s Office located at Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ - 2
nd Floor

(ii) Applications may also be submitted online with the relevant attachments and emailed to
cpsb@kakamega.go.ke

(iii) Applications delivered through the Post should be clearly marked “Application for Secretary/Chief
Executive Officer to County Public Service Board” on the right hand corner of the envelop and
addressed to:

The Chairperson
County Public Service Board
P.O. BOX 458-50100
Kakamega

(iv) Each application MUST be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic
and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant
supporting documents and copies of clearances from KRA, CRB, CID, EACC and HELB.

(v) Kakamega County residents are required to indicate their Sub County and Ward of residence.

(vi) Kakamega County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female Candidates and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 29th November, 2019.
Chairperson,
Kakamega County Public Service Board

County Government of Kakamega Secretary - Chief Executive Officer Jobs in Kenya

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