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  • Posted: Dec 26, 2022
    Deadline: Jan 4, 2023
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    Machakos County, nicknamed 'Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.
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    Chief Officer - Livestock and Fisheries Development

    Vacancy Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/045

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Be responsible for the overall administration of a County Department to which he/she is assigned or re-assigned;
    • Be responsible for needs of the local community and the functions and competences assigned to and transferred to the County;
    • Facilitate a culture of public service and accountability in the county public service; COUNTY CHIEF OFFICERS
    • Be performance oriented and focused on the objects of devolved government as set out in the Constitution;
    • Be efficient and ensure that the County Departments align their roles and responsibilities with the priorities and objectives set out in the County’s policies and plans;
    • Organize his/her department and other structures in a flexible way in order to respond to changing priorities and circumstances;
    • Assign clear responsibilities for the management and coordination of the County department and functions;
    • Allow participatory decision making as far as practicable;
    • Provide an equitable, fair, open and non-discriminatory working environment;
    • Submit quarterly reports of the respective department to the County Executive Committee through the respective CEC-Member and to the County Assembly through the County Secretary and to respect the oversight role of the County Assembly by giving information and honoring summons whenever required;
    • Implement the policies and plans developed by the County Government;
    • Provision of strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
    • To ensure departmental compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
    • Performance of any other functions conferred by the Constitution, National or County Legislation;
    • He/ She will be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for administration of a county department as provided under section 46; and
    • Carry out any other function incidental to any of the assigned functions and/or as may be assigned from time to time by the County Governor. 

    Requirement for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

    • Be a Kenyan citizen.
    • Holds a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
    • A Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
    • Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the relevant field, three (3) of which should be in a senior/managerial position in a large organization;
    • Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives of vision 2030;
    • Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented;
    • Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
    • Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines;
    • Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
    • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
    • Be Computer literate; and
    • Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified persons are requested to download and fill the application forms available ONLINE through the following online Link: Machakos County Website or Portal: (https://machakos.go.ke/download/mks_cpsb_job_application_form-2022/#) Applicants must fill the official job application form accessible from Machakos County website then deliver to: -

    The Secretary/CEO,
    Machakos County Public Service Board,
    P.O BOX 603-90100,
    Machakos.

    Applicants should attach copies of Academic certificates, Professional certificates, National Identification card and Integrity clearance documents. Interested and qualified candidates must apply on or before 4th January 2023.

    Note: The Shortlisted Candidates will be required to:

    • Provide copies of academic and professional certificates certified by the issuing institutions.
    • Produce originals of their National identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcrip

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