Chief Officer Department of Trade, Cooperative, Culture, and Tourism at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member, the Officers will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer for the Department and will also be responsible for the following;

• Day-to-day administration and coordination of the respective county department as provided under section 46;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department;
• Implementing policies and programs within the department;
• Developing and implementing strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management;
• Formulating and implementing effective programs to attain Vision 2030; and
• Promoting and ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Overseeing the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs;
• Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County, other Counties, and as well as the Private Sector;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant Executive Committee Member from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a first degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Have ten (10) years of relevant professional experience; and at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position at a Senior Management level in a Public Service or Private Sector Organization;
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the Values and Principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and an understanding of Vision 2030.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.