Chief Officer, Education, Culture, Libraries and Social Services at County Government of Kericho

The Chief Officer shall be an accounting and authorized officer for the department of Education, Culture, Libraries and Social Services. The Chief Officer shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for department of Education, Culture, Libraries and Social Services.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Vocational Education, Social Science or Information Science or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Vocational Education, Social Science, Information Science or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Membership to relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
• Must have attended a management course from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be a strategic leader and results oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;
• Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;
• Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Promoting and Ensuring compliance with National values and Principles of good governance;
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration departmental affairs;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.