Director Participation and Citizens Petitions at Kiambu County Government

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure public participation and civic education activities in the county are conducted at various county administrative levels;
• Ensure that the public, stakeholders and local communities participate in county governance, budgeting process, decision making processes and legislation of county laws.
• Educate the public on county structures and the importance of the public to visit the relevant government offices so as to benefit from services offered.
• Partner with relevant institutions in the county and non-state actors so as to promote access to information and civic education programs
• Ensure there is an efficient and effective complaint handling and feedback mechanism to the public.
• Receiving and coordinating citizen petitions within the County Executive for onward transmission to the necessary offices for action.
• Maintaining a depository of all information, correspondence and documentation on public participation and citizens petition within the county executive
• Advise the executive member generally on the appropriate policies, plans and strategies for enhancing public participation and civic education.

Requirements for Appointment

• Is a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or related field is an added advantage;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in administration or civic education
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results
• Must meet the leadership and integrity requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.