County Chief Officer, Livestock, Veterinary Services and Fisheries at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Officer will be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for the administration of the County Department. Specific duties will include:

• Administration of the County Department;
• Formulation and implementation of 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;
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the Department’s financial and non-financial resources including management, control, and reporting on financial information, material resources, and facilities;
• Building human resource capacity by developing and implementing human resource plans for the Department;
• Efficient and effective service delivery to the public; and
• Promoting the realization of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should be in a leadership position or a senior management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
• Possess knowledge and skills in any of the following areas: Project Planning and Management; Public Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Conflict Resolution Management; Strategic Management and Leadership;
• Have excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills;
• Have membership to a professional body;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines; and
• Meet the requirements prescribed in Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.