Deputy Director Administration (Sub County Administrator) at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Sub-County Administrator is responsible to the relevant County Chief Officer and plays a central role in ensuring effective service delivery within the sub-county jurisdiction. The officer mobilizes resources and ensures their prudent, efficient use in line with development priorities.
• The Sub-County Administrator promotes citizen participation in the formulation of policies, development plans, and delivery of public services. They facilitate both intra-governmental and inter-governmental relations, playing a key role in conflict resolution and fostering collaborative governance.
• The officer oversees the safe custody and management of government assets within the sub-county. They ensure full compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory frameworks, as well as adherence to national values and principles of good governance as stipulated in the Constitution.
• The Sub-County Administrator identifies viable development projects, disseminates critical information to the public, and serves as a vital link between the county government and the local community, enhancing transparency, responsiveness, and public trust.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Working experience of not less than seven (7) years in a senior level management and leadership position in a public or private organization;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Community Development or any other Social Science degree qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the County development policies, goals, objectives and ability to integrate them into the County's decentralized function;
• Understand the diversity within the County;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; and,
• Certificate in computer application skills
• Possession of a Master's degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage.