Secretary / CEO OF Siaya County Public Service Board at Siaya County Government

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya Article 235 and Section 57,58 & 59 of the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Siaya hereby invite applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Secretary/CEO of the Board. Salaries and other allowances payable as per Salaries and Remuneration Commission(SRC) guideline.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring execution of the Board’s mandate
• Preparing and circulating Agenda and minutes of the Board meetings custodian of all Records, Assets and minutes of the Board
•  Implementing decision of the Board
• Develop an Annual Work Plan for the Board with the guidance of the Chairperson, conveying decisions of the Board and providing guidance and advice to the Secretariat;
• Overall in- charge of the Secretariat and providing guidance and advice to the Secretariat on matters of ethics and good governance;
• Preparing regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on execution of the functions of the Board;
• Evaluating and reporting to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Article 10 and 232 are complied with in the County Public service;
• Pursuant to section 149(1) of the Public Finance Management(PFM) Act 2012 ensure that resources of the Board are used in a way that is lawful and authorized and effective, efficient economical and transparent;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Board.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration. Public administration or any relevant Social Sciences from a recognized University in Kenya.
• Master degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or any relevant Social Sciences from a recognized University in Kenya will be added advantage,
•  Must be a certified Public Secretary of good professional standing.
• Experience of ten years, five years of which should been at senior management and administration level.
• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capabilities and understanding of the County Government Mandate, Vision and Mission as well as Vision 2030.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of National and County Government Goals, Policies and development objective and tenants of Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
• Have demonstrated high degree of leadership and administration capabilities.