Deputy Subcounty Administrator - 5 Posts at County Government of Kitui

Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Served in the grade of Principal Administration Office/ Principal Ward Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
• Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
• Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
• Overseeing safe custody of County Government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction;
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction;
• Liaising with relevant stake holders to organize public fora on development review of policies, strategies and guidelines;
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
• Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
• Identifying development projects;
• Disseminating information to the public; and
• Providing linkage between the office and the community.