Chief Officer - Education, Training and Devolution at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member, the Officer 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;
• 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 (Attach ID)
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates)
• 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 (Attache evidence).
• 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;
• Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.