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The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a person should:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five years of which should be in a leadership position or senior management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
- Possess knowledge and skills in any of the following areas: Project Planning and Management; Public Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Conflict Resolution Management; Strategic Management and Leadership;
- Have excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030;
- Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
- Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines;
- Meet the requirements prescribed in Chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;
- Have Membership to a professional body; and
- Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field as an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- He/She will be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for the administration of a County Department. Specific duties include:
- Administration of a County Department;
- Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
- Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
- 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;
- Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the Department’s financial and nonfinancial resources including management, control and reporting on financial information, material resources and facilities;
- Building human resource capacity by developing and implementing human resource lans for the Department;
- Efficient and effective service delivery to the public; and
- Promoting the realization of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).
Written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card clearly indicting the position applied for on the Envelope should be
submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
The selection panel
County Government of Kakamega
P.O Box 36-50100
Kakamega
Or delivered by hand at the Office of County Secretary, Office of the Governor, Kakamega County Headquarters. To be received on or before 30th September, 2022. Email applications to
be sent to selection panel at selectionpanel@kakamegacounty.go.ke
Note 1:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce clearance certificates from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Criminal Investigation Department
Credit Reference Bureau
Note 2:
All applicants are required to clearly indicate their Home County, Sub-County and Ward
Only Successful candidates will be notified
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