Ongoing Recruitment at Meru County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Special Programs, the officer will assist the Director to deal with highly complex development activities and diverse socio-economic and political background. The officer will be responsible for the efficient management and co-ordination of county Government such as co-ordination of development activities, mobilization of resources for development; co-ordination of disaster management and emergency response activities; coordination and promotion of peace and security; promotion and co-ordination of conflict resolution and peace building.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• A university degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Economics or Business information technology or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Good knowledge of the development sector and international affairs.
• Strong project management, research and analytical skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities
The job holder will assist the director responsible for protocol in managing and overseeing protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines within the Office of the governor.

• Implementing Office of the governor protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Planning and organizing of incoming and outgoing Office of the governor visits;
• Maintaining contacts of local and foreign stakeholders;
• Coordinating protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events;
• Organizing and coordinating of official events;
• Coordinating processing of passports and other travel documents;
• Receiving, accompanying and seeing off official delegations and Office of the governor guests;
• Engaging with government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
• Preparing of periodic departmental reports

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, project planning or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a senior position in the Public Service or Private Sector in the portfolio applied for;
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Be computer literate;

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Includes; continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures;
• Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
• Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
• Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
• Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.

 Requirements for appointment

 For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering,
• Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
• A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
• Integrate them within the overall National development goals.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Includes; continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures;
• Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
• Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
• Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
• Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.

 Requirements for appointment

For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
•  A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
• Integrate them within the overall National development goals
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative Management: Coordinating, managing, and supervising general administrative functions and decentralized units (Sub-Counties, Wards, and Villages).
• Policy & Strategy: Initiating, interpreting, implementing, and reviewing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programs.
• Service Delivery & Reforms: Overseeing effective service delivery and coordinating public service reforms within the county.
• Citizen Participation: Facilitating and coordinating public participation in the development of policies, county plans, and service delivery.
• Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitating intra- and intergovernmental relations and alternative conflict resolution.
• Asset & Resource Management: Overseeing the safe custody of county assets, office accommodation, transport, and inventory.
• Continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures.
• Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
• Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
• Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
• Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Providing strategic leadership in administration and office management.
• Coordinating implementation of government policies, programs, and projects within the department.

 Requirements for appointment
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
• A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
• Integrate them within the overall National development goals
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative Management: Coordinating, managing, and supervising general administrative functions and decentralized units (Sub-Counties, Wards, and Villages).
• Policy & Strategy: Initiating, interpreting, implementing, and reviewing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programs.
• Service Delivery & Reforms: Overseeing effective service delivery and coordinating public service reforms within the county.
•  Citizen Participation: Facilitating and coordinating public participation in the development of policies, county plans, and service delivery.
• Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitating intra- and intergovernmental relations and alternative conflict resolution.
• Asset & Resource Management: Overseeing the safe custody of county assets, office accommodation, transport, and inventory.
• Continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures.
• Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
• Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
• Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
• Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Providing strategic leadership in administration and office management.
• Coordinating implementation of government policies, programs, and projects within the department.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
• A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
• Integrate them within the overall National development goals

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of non-partisan professional research and analysis to the Office of the Governor.
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options in the County.
• Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis.
• Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
• Coordinating formulation and review of county strategic plans and departmental strategies.
• Leading policy research and analysis to support county programs and decisionmaking.
• Conducting socio-economic research and data analysis to guide policy and resource allocation.
• Managing knowledge management systems and research databases.
• Preparing policy briefs, strategy papers, and executive reports for county leadership.
• Facilitating partnerships with research institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.
• Advising the County Executive Committee and Chief Officers on strategic and policy matters.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
• A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to

go to method of application »

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of non-partisan professional research and analysis to the Office of the Governor.
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options in the County.
• Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis.
• Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major public policy issues/questions
• Coordinating formulation and review of county strategic plans and departmental strategies.
• Leading policy research and analysis to support county programs and decisionmaking.
• Conducting socio-economic research and data analysis to guide policy and resource allocation.
• Managing knowledge management systems and research databases.
• Preparing policy briefs, strategy papers, and executive reports for county leadership.
• Facilitating partnerships with research institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.
• Advising the County Executive Committee and Chief Officers on strategic and policy matters.

 Requirements for appointment
For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
• A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
• Integrate them within the overall National development goals