Chairperson, County Public Service Board at County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Perform duties as per Section 59 of the County Government Act.
• Be a holder of a degree from a university recognized in Kenya (Master's degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Public Administration will be an added advantage).
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than ten (10) years. Experience in Human Resource Management and Administration is an added advantage.
• Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of the National and County Government.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and developmental objectives, including the Kenya Vision 2030.
• Understand the diversity of the County
• Must have a certificate in Senior Management Course (SMC).
• Certified Human Resource Professional with a current practicing licence / certificate and in good standing with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• I.C.T Proficient.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in office of Public County Offices including the Boards of cities and urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in the offices in the County Public Service;
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board;
• Promote in the County Public Service Board the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya are compiled with in the County Public Service Board;
• Facilitate the development of coherent integrated Human Resource Planning and Budgeting for personnel emoluments in the County;
• Advice the County Government on Human Resource Management and Development;
• Advise the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the National Performance Management System in the County;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) on behalf of the County Government on remuneration, pensions, and gratuities for County Public Service employees; and
• And any other assigned duties from time to time.