Sub-county Administrator – 2 Posts at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/AMD/SC/06/18/09/25
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

• The Sub- County Administrator will be responsible to Chief Officer Education and Public Service for the following.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizing, coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Sub-County;
• Liaising with the National Government staff at the Sub-County level.
• Implementing and maintaining effective service delivery standards;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructures and facilities of Public Sector;
• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in development of policies and delivery of service;
• Preparing progress reports for management in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensuring timely submission;
• Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of all Sub- County activities;
• Participating in development of the annual work plan budget and policies, ensuring strict compliance with the relevant statutes;
• Ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2012;
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved unit in the Sub-County;
• Ensuring efficient management of resources and co-ordination of County Government resources; and,
• Performing any other function as may be directed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have vast knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than of 8 year, of which at least 4 years in a senior position in Administration and Management in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Public
• Administration, Business Management/ Administration, Strategic management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled all the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,
• Proven communication, proficiency in computer applications and report writing skills; and have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of Devolution, the County
• Development objectives/ National Goals policies and Vision
• Have thorough knowledge of structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service and Administration
• Have ability to work under in a multi-ethic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Leadership/ Management course will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Membership of any relevant Professional body will have an added advantage.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.