Jobs at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise the administration and delivery of service in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County.
• To implement County legislation
• Implement within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires. 
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its department.
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County.
• Advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County.
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Applicants should specify the portfolio for which the wish to head
Terms of Service: Five (5) Years Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

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Duties and Responsibilities
The County Secretary will be the Head of the County Public Service and will be responsible for the following:

• Arranging the business, and keeping the minutes of the County Executive Committee subject to the directions of the Executive Committee
• Convey the decisions of the County Executive Committees to the appropriate persons or authorities.
• Establishing strong linkages between County department and external stakeholders.
• Establishing and developing collaboration with National Government ministries or departments, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring efficient management of resources.
• Interpreting, disseminating and overseeing the implementation of National and County Government policies.
• Co-ordinating and drafting briefs, policy, memoranda, ministerial position and concept papers.
• Coordinating County Government activities.
• Providing direction to public officers in the County
• Performing any other functions as assigned by the Governor and County Executive Committee.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Holds a degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
• Has at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience.
• Has at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position at senior management level in a public service or private sector organization; and meets the requirements of leadership and integrity as prescribed in Chapter 6 of the Constitution 

Terms of Service: Five Years (5), (eligible for reappointment based on performance).

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen; 
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five years of which should be in a leadership position or senior management level in the Public Service or Private Sector; 
• Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
• Possess knowledge and skills in any of the following areas: Project Planning and Management; Public Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Conflict Resolution Management; Strategic Management and Leadership; 
• Have excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills; 
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented; 
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines; 
• Meet the requirements prescribed in Chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity; 
• Have Membership to a professional body; and
• Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field as an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• He/She will be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for the administration of a County Department. Specific duties include:
• Administration of a County Department;
• Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementation of policies and regulations;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; 
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the Department’s financial and nonfinancial resources including management, control and reporting on financial information, material resources and facilities;
• Building human resource capacity by developing and implementing human resource lans for the Department; 
• Efficient and effective service delivery to the public; and
• Promoting the realization of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).