Chief Officer Public Works, Housing and Energy – One (1) Post at Nyandarua County Assembly

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this post, an applicant must:

• Kenyan citizenship;
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented;
• Be a member of the Professional Body in the discipline;
• Proven experience of at least ten (10) years of service from a reputable organization, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position;
• Computer literacy
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth running of the Public Works Division;
• Implementation of County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive Committee Member
• Formulate and implement effective Divisional Plans in line with the Vision 2030, CIDP III and other Sectoral goals;
• Proper management and supervision of the human resources in the Division;
• Ensure efficient financial utilization and accountability in the Division;
• Ensure the provision of the equipment and tools of work;
• Planning and coordination of the Division’s activities;
• Develop, update and implement all Division’s policies and procedures;
• Create linkages and collaboration with other stakeholders in the field;
• Ensure compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Administration of the county department
• Implementation of County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive Committee Member;
• Ensuring effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations;
• Development and implementation of department’s strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementing the county performance management system;
• Ensuring promotion of national values and principles of governance as outlined in the constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the department’s financial and non-financial resources;
• Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the county, other county departments, the private sector and other stakeholders;
• Promoting the realization of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP);
• Ensuring timely, efficient communication and coordination of departmental affairs;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector goals; and
• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time.