Director Governance at Siaya County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organization, direction, control and coordination of the functions of governance.
• Initiate development of appropriate County Department policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of department.
• Ensure operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units in the County
• Preparation of department plans and budgets
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration and public service departmental affairs.
• Interpret and apply National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals.
• Facilitating intra and inter-governmental relations and conflict resolution;
• Overseeing safe custody of county government assets;
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the county;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan;
• Ensuring the development and review of the departmental annual work plans and budgets;
• Managing departmental performance;
• Overall management and development of staff.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• 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.
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director Administration for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the public service or private sector.
• 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 will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in a management course from a recognized institution
• Have Knowledge of ICT.