Ward Administrator at County Government of Kisumu

 JG ‘N’

No of Positions: 5  

Ref: KSM/CPSB/2020/025
 
Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating citizen’s participation in the development of policies and plans and ensure effective service delivery within the ward unit;
• Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the ward unit;
• Coordinating logistics for meetings, conferences and other special events at the ward unit;
• Coordinating development activities in the ward unit in collaboration with other County Government officers, National Public Officers and Civil societies;
• Providing input in the monitoring and evaluation of community projects;
• Coordinating Civic education and Public participation in decision making in the ward unit;
• Developing the administrative capacity for the effective exercise of the functions and powers and participation in governance at the ward level;
• Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board in line with section 86 of the County Government’s Act, 2012 or any other authority.  

Requirements for appointment

• A Kenyan Citizen 
• A holder of a first degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution. 
• Have an experience of not less than five (5) years in administration/management. 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, County Government’s objectives and Vision 2030.
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to values and Principles of Governance as outlined in the Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010