Chairperson at Kisii County Government

JOB REF NO.: KSI/OGVN/2024/2
REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience;
• A master’s degree from a recognized University in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, and Devolution Laws;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and integrity;
• Be a member of registered professional body;
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct;
• Must have attended either a Senior Management Course (SMC) or Strategic Leadership and Development Program (SLDP) from Kenya School of Government or any management institution recognized in Kenya.
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet deadline;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chair meetings of the board
• Guide the Board in exercising disciplinary control over and removal of persons holding or acting in the offices in the County Public Service Board.
• Prepare regular reports for submissions to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the board
• Promote the County Public Service values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
• Advice the County Government on human resource management and development
• Advice the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county
• Make recommendation to the salaries and remuneration commission on behalf of the county government on the remuneration, pension and gratuities for county public service employees.