Ward Administrators - 14 Posts at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Ensure the Village Councils the county government forms in the Wards have proper management;
•  Articulate implementation of Articles 10 (on national values and principles of governance) and 232 (on values and principles of public service) of the Constitution to the citizens;
•  Mobilize revenue collection and play a critical role in building personal accounts and business register of ratepayers and business people in the ward;
•  Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
•  Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the ward;
•  Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the ward;
•  Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
•  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

•  Being a Kenyan citizen.
•  Academic requirements – Hold a Bachelors ‘Degree or Diploma in Administration, Management or any other related field.
•  Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution – these requirements deal with leadership and integrity.
•  Have knowledge of certain key areas – For example, the applicant may need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the county development plans and objectives and Vision 2030; 
•  Work experience – the work experience may range from as low as 2 years to as high as 10 years. Again, this depends on the county government.
•  Familiarity with County – The County Government will require a person to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Sub-County and its Wards. Also, the person may be required to be a resident of the ward they are applying for. Technology use – for example, the person may be required to be computer literate