CHIEF OFFICERS at The County Government of West Pokot

The Chief Officer shall be the Authorized and Accounting Officer in a specific department and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member. The Twenty (20) posts will be as follows: (applicants should specify the portfolio for which they wish to head).
1. Finance
2. Economic Planning
3. Public Works
4. Transport and Infrastructure
5. Health
6. Sanitation and Emergencies
7. Education
8. Technical Training
9. Lands
10. Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development
11. Trade and Industrialization
12. Investment and Co-operative Development
13. Water
14. Environment and Natural Resources
15. Public Service and ICT
16. Devolved Units
17. Tourism and Culture
18. Youth, Sports and Social Services
19. Pastoral Economy
20. Agriculture and irrigation

Duties and Responsibilities
• The administration of a County department
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sectoral goals, as stated in the agenda of the County Executive Committee
• Development and 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.
• Implementation of performance management in the relevant department.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen:-

• Have a Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya
• Possession of a Master`s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Member of a professional body relevant will be an added advantage.
• Have vast knowledge and experience of at least 5 years in the relevant field.
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
• Demonstrate through understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Have capacity 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