Tana River County Chief Officer - Enforcement & Protection Jobs in Kenya
Tana River County Chief Officer - Enforcement & Protection Jobs in Kenya
Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeneral Administration of a County Department;
Performing duties of Accounting Officer;
Performing duties of Authorized Officer;
Implementing County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive Committee Member;
Implementing Policies and Development Plans;
Developing and implement Strategic Plans in consultation with the Executive Committee Member;
Formulating and implementing effective programmes to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
Promotion of national values and principles of governance and values and principles of public service;
Updating/reporting to the Executive Committee Member on strategic trends and critical operational issues;
Devising and implementing measures to conform operations and service delivery to relevant provisions of the Constitution;
Taking initiative to mainstream principles of executive authority and values of Public Service;
Defining and interpret the mission and strategic direction of the County Department on the basis of its mandate and relevant provisions of the Constitution;
Cooperating with County governments as stipulated in Article 189 and the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution;
Promoting the principle of citizen focus in service delivery;
Building rapport and effective linkages with other county organs;
Building rapport between public servants and the citizens, including private
sector stakeholders and the civil society fraternity;
Devising and implement measures to attain optimal and productive use of public resources;
Prioritizing and coordinate activities to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness in achieving results and goals;
Formulating and implement effective programmes to attain vision 2030 and sector goals;
Implementing measures and action for enhancing cooperation, consultation and collaboration with County organs at both levels of government;
Rolling out policies as guided by the Executive Committee Member;
Implementing measures to build capacity, motivate staff, enhance skills and application of modern technology, concepts and systems to work; and
Taking initiative to ensure a safe and conducive work environment for staff.
As an Accounting Officer:
Chief Officer, as Accounting Officer, is expected to ensure prudent management of all
financial and capital resources under them through the powers bestowed on him/her by the Public Financial Management Act.
In doing so, he/she will be expected to ensure:
Lawful and authorized expenditures;
Effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of public resources;
Safe custody of Financial and accounting records;
That all financial and accounting records preserved in electronic form are adequately Protected and backed up
All contracts entered into with a County Department are lawful and complied with
All applicable accounting procedures are followed in acquiring and disposing off public goods and services
Public goods are well maintained, safely kept and protected.
The Executive Committee Member in charge is informed in case funds are to be spent in other ways other than stipulated.
A strategic Plan is prepared to conform with Medium Term Fiscal framework and fiscal policy as well as Vision 2030
Estimates of expenditure are prepared in conformity with the Strategic Plan
Estimates of Expenditure are submitted to the Executive Committee Member in charge of Treasury
Estimates of expenditure are prepared and submitted to Executive Committee Member in charge of the Department.
Annual
financial statements of an ended year are prepared within three months after its end and submitted to Kenya National Audit Office with a copy to the National Treasury
Any outstanding matters pertaining to the audit are resolved
National Treasury is kept informed for purposes of the Public Financial management.
Issues concerning expenditure of public monies contrary to existing regulations and which were not addressed properly by the Executive Committee Member are brought to the attention of the Auditor General, Controller of Budget and National Treasury.
A report is Prepared on actions taken on matters highlighted by the Auditor General within three months after adoption of the entity’s report.
Submit the report to National Assembly with a Copy to National Treasury.
Losses are written off but not exceeding the prescribed amounts by any law
Losses exceeding the prescribed amounts are written off with approval of the County Executive Committee in any financial year.
A record of written off losses is maintained and is included in the entity’s annual financial statements
Authorize payment or cash advances for facilitating entity’s work.
Entity’s assets are well maintained
Ensure value for money in acquiring and disposing off them and safeguard the disposal proceeds.
Disciplinary action is taken against a Public Officers flouting financial regulations.
As an Authorized Officer
Chief Officers, as Chief Executive Officers, are expected to manage staff working under them to attain the goals of the County Department.
He/she will do this through the powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.
These powers are applied in management, hiring, promotion and termination of services of public servants.
Requirements for Appointment
Have at least (10) years relevant experience, five of which should have been at a management level in Public Service or Private Sector;
A Bachelor Degree in Social Science from a recognized university
A Master’s degree or other related qualifications will be an added advantage;
Senior Management Course from a recognized institution or its equivalent
Have thorough knowledge of the functions/operations of Government
Demonstrate thorough understanding of Tana River County Government policies;
Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity
Membership to a Professional Association/Body will also be an added advantage
Proven merit and ability in administration/management and leadership
Computer literate
Personal Qualities
Ability to articulate and implement mandates
Organizational, analytical, managerial and decisional skills
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Integrity and commitment to producing results
Leadership, advocacy, relationship and self-driven
Initiative to achieve expected results.
How to Apply
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