Principal Administration Officer- 15 Posts at County Government of Nandi

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or in the Field Office.

Duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters will entail:-

• Initiating and implementing Administrative policies, strategies, procedures and Programme;
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions;
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities;
• Overseeing transport management;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory; and
• Managing premises, assets and insurance policies.

Duties and responsibilities in the Field Office will entail:-

• Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
• Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
• Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
• Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction;
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
• Coordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction;
• Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
• Identifying development projects;
• Disseminating information to the Public; and
• Providing linkage between the office and the community.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/Chief Ward Administrator, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science; plus a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

OR

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science; plus a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.