County Chief Officer -19 Positions at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/002/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: -

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be in possession of a first degree in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in a Senior Management position in Public Service or Private Sector.
• Demonstrate understanding of Devolved Governance.
• Be a strategic and result oriented individual and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning and Financial analysis.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and Kenya Vision 2030.
• Have Effective Communication Skills.

Duties and responsibilities: -

Reports to the respective County Executive Committee member. The Officer will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer for the respective County Department and will also be responsible for the following:

• General administration and coordination of the respective County Department.
• Administration and management of Human Resource functions.
• Development, implementation and review of policies, Sector Plans and Budgets.
• Overseeing management of Departmental resources, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and Programmes.
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs aligned to the CIDP.
• Implementation and monitoring of the Performance Management system in the respective County Department.
• Perform such functions as may be delegated by the County Public Service Board.
• Ensure efficient management of resources and co-ordination of the sectors activities.
• Interpret, disseminate and oversee implementation of national values and County Government policies in the sector.
• Undertake the responsibility enlisted in Sec. 149(1) (2) of the public Finance Management Act, 2014 (Revised).
• Undertake the responsibilities enlisted in Sec. 44, 45, 46 and 48 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, Annual and any Ad-hoc reports.
• Promotion of National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Ensure effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time