Lands, Housing and Urban Development at Busia County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 

• To supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County;
• Implement County legislation;
• Implement within the County, national legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires;
• Manage and co-ordinate the functions of the County administration and its department;
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County;
• May advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction

COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered;
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County;
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker;
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and any other supporting documents.

The applicants should indicate the position applied for on top of the envelope and address it to:

The County Secretary and Head of Public Service
County Government of Busia
P.O Box Private Bag
BUSIA (K)
Hard copies of applications should be delivered to the office of the County Secretary County Government of Busia Town Hall Offices -Ground Floor between 8.00 a.m and 5.00 p.m on weekdays.
Applicants should seek clearance from and attach copies or evidence thereof of the Current Valid documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should be received on or before the 9th September, 2022

Note:
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo vetting and approval by the county assembly prior to their appointment