Vacancies at County Government of Kisumu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chair meetings of the Board
• Oversee the Board’s role in the appointment of persons to the County Public Service including the Boards of cities and urban areas.
• Guide the Board in exercising disciplinary control over and removal of persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under this part.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
• Promote the County Public Service values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Advise the County Government on human resource management and development.
• Advise the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the County.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission on behalf of the County Government on the remuneration, pension, and gratuities for county public service employees.

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Be a holder of a degree from a University recognized in Kenya (A Master’s degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage).
• Have knowledge and work experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration and management.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Not hold Public or State Office.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Has not, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as—
  • A member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or
  • A member of the governing body of a political party.
• Has not at any time been—
  • A candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly;
  • The holder of an office in any political organization that sponsors or otherwise supports, or has at any time sponsored or otherwise supported, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly.
• Understands and is willing to promote the diversity within the County.
• Be capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory framework of the public service.
• Meet other requirements as per Section 58 of the County Government Act and other relevant laws.

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SECRETARY TO THE BOARD (1 POSITION)

• Is a certified public secretary of good professional standing.
• Holds a degree from a recognized university.
• Has at least five years’ relevant work experience.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity as prescribed in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Not hold Public or State Office.
• Has not, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as—
  • A member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or
  • A member of the governing body of a political party.
• Has not at any time been—
  • A candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly;
  • The holder of an office in any political organization that sponsors or otherwise supports, or has at any time sponsored or otherwise supported, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly.
• Be capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory framework of the public service.

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PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBER (5 POSITIONS)

• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya (A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage).
• Have work experience of not less than five years in the relevant field.
• Demonstrate experience in human resource management and administration.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Not hold Public or State Office.
• Has not, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as—
  • A member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or
  • A member of the governing body of a political party.
• Has not at any time been—
  • A candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly;
  • The holder of an office in any political organization that sponsors or otherwise supports, or has at any time sponsored or otherwise supported, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly.
• Understands the diversity within the County.
• Be capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory framework of the public service.
• Meet other requirements as per Section 58 of the County Government Act and other relevant laws.