Director - Governor's’ Delivery Unit at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Coordinating the day to day activities relating to the prioritized operations in the County.
•  To build capacities for project and service managers within the County.
•  To conduct feasibility studies on projects in order to inform decision making to be undertaken by H.E the Governor and County Executive Committee members.
•  Working with the County Executive Committee members to fast-track the delivery of Governor’s Flagship projects in the County.
•  Working hand in hand with the Monitoring and Evaluation team domiciled at County
•  Treasury to ensure HE the Governor gets briefs for M&E reports regularly and ensure impact and value for money in all projects.
•  Coordinate efficiency in monitoring unit at the Office of the Governor to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation.
•  Ensure that the Governor receive timely progress reports of all donor funded projects as well as ensuring that project execution is timely as per donor condition.
•  Ensuring that the County Executive Committee Members adhere to the provisions of the County Integrated Development Plan while implementing projects in their Departments.
•  In-charge of County Policy Development in line with the relevant Departments.
•  Ensure to follow up action on Executive decisions and directives with relevant departments.
•  Provide linkage between County Departments and External Stakeholders.
•  Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Governor.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen.
•  Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Kenya,
•  Have a vast knowledge and experience in the related field,
•  Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
•  Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and vision 2030;
•  Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
•  Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
•  Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
•  Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles espoused in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
•  Have a working experience and knowledge of using computers; and
•  Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
•  Possession of a Master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage