Ward Administrator — Nginda Ward at Embu County Government

JOB GROUP 'N' VACANCY NO. CPSB 05/21

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

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 programs;
• 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 will entail: -

• Overseeing effective service delivery in the area of jurisdiction;
• Developing programs 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 resolution;
• 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: -

• 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 an 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.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution. Must have clearance from the following: -
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)