Chief Officer - Public Service Management and Administration, Devolution, Disaster Management and Resource Mobilization at Lamu County

REF: LCPSB/ADV/2022/10

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, the ideal candidates must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Ten (10) years general experience of which five (5) years’ experience in managerial position in Public or Private Sector;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Demonstrate understanding of County Development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Have good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;
• Have ability to work in a multi –ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; 
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Be computer literate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• The County Chief Officer shall be the Accounting and Authorized Officer in a specific County Department in a respect of exercise of delegated power;
• The Chief Officer shall be Authorized Officer in the County Department and shall be the responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for the administration of the County Department as provided under Section 46 of the County Governments Act, 2012;Formulation and implementation of effective 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; and 
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor from time to time