Chief Officer Public Works & Housing at County Government of Kirinyaga

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Officer will be expected to perform the following duties and functions:

• Promote investment in affordable housing through partnerships including Public Private Partnerships;
• Support activities such as public participation and investment in critical infrastructure to support redevelopment of blighted housing in identified municipality residential neighborhoods;
• Promote access to safe, decent and affordable housing;
• Mainstream national and international agenda on housing and human settlements;
• Develop policies to enhance conducive environment for housing investments;
• Support private public partnerships in housing development;
• Research for innovative and affordable building technologies;
• Ensure safe and quality housing;
• Maintain and update county housing inventory;
• Promote access to housing for County Government public officers;
• Re-development of old and dilapidated government housing;
• Promote informal settlements improvement in the county.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a relevant Bachelor’s 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 a vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in a relevant field, 5 years of which MUST be in leadership or senior management position in public or private sector;
• Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
• Demonstrate general knowledge of the County Government and its functions.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of socio-economic development objectives and the county integrated development plan, BETA and vision 2030
• Be result oriented and a strategic thinker;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of governance and public service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate
• Demonstrable leadership and management capacity including Knowledge of financial management and strategic people management.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.