Deputy County Secretary at County Government of Busia

ADVERT NO: CPSB/18/2025
Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the County Secretary in the general administration and coordination of County Executive affairs.
• Coordinating implementation of County Executive Committee (CEC) decisions and resolutions.
• Supervising administrative and support staff under the Office of the County Secretary.
• Ensuring efficient communication and linkages among County departments and offices.
• Supporting the County Secretary in preparation and coordination of Cabinet papers, memoranda, and minutes.
• Following up on implementation of Cabinet and policy decisions.
• Promoting compliance with the County Governments Act and related legislation.
• Coordinating performance contracting, monitoring, and evaluation within County departments.
• Tracking departmental performance indicators and preparing consolidated performance reports.
• Promoting adherence to public service values and principles under Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
• Supporting the County Secretary in managing institutional reforms and capacity-building programs.
• Coordinating disciplinary, welfare, and human resource administrative matters within the Executive Office.
• Acting as liaison between the County Secretary’s Office and other County, National, and Development Partners.
• Representing the County Secretary in meetings, conferences, and intergovernmental forums when delegated.
• Facilitating public communication, stakeholder engagement, and information dissemination on Executiveactivities.
• Preparing periodic administrative and performance reports for the County Secretary.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the County Secretary or the Governor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Political Science,
• or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
• Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (an added advantage).
• Have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in senior management, five (5) of which must be in a public service or comparable organization.
• Demonstrate knowledge of national and county governance operations, policy formulation, and administrative systems.
• Have proven leadership, organizational, and coordination abilities.
• Be computer literate.
• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic leadership and management skills
• Policy analysis and advisory capability
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Teamwork and interdepartmental coordination