County Secretary and Head of County Public Service at Kisii County Government

V/NO.KSI/OGVN/01/11/22

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The County Secretary will be responsible for the following:-

• Be the Secretary to the County Executive Committee.
• Be the Head of County Public Service.
• Be responsible for arranging the business, and keeping the minutes of the County Executive Committee subject to the direction of the County Executive Committee.
• Convey the decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities.
• Ensure efficient management of resources.
• Coordination of the County Government activities.
• Interpret, disseminate and oversees the implementation of National and County Government policies. 
• Provide direction and guidance to public officers in the County. 
• Perform any other functions as directed by the County Executive Committee. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya. 
• Master’s degree in either Strategic Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or any other related field will be an added advantage. 
• A senior management course lasting not less than one month and a Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six weeks will be an added advantage.
• Have at least 10 years relevant professional experience in a leadership position or a top management level in public service or private sector.
• MUST have at least five (5) years experience in a leadership position at senior management level in a public service or private sector organization;
• Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management;
• Have ability to work in multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to national values and principles of good governance referred to in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on leadership and integrity.