Chief Officer at Nandi County - 18 Posts

The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in a specific department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.

The eighteen (18) posts will be as follows:

(Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they wish to be considered).

1. Finance
2. Economic Planning
3. Basic Education and Vocational Training
4. Agriculture
5. Cooperative Development
6. Transport and Infrastructure
7. Preventive and promotive health services
8. Medical Services
9. Lands Environment and Natural Resources
10. Tourism and Culture
11. Social Welfare
12. Trade and Investment
13. Industrialization & Enterprise Development
14. Administration and Decentralized Units
15. Public Service
16. ICT and e-Government
17. Sports
18. Youth Affairs and Arts

Duties and Responsibilities

• The administration of a County department
• Formulation and implementation of effective 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.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenya citizen.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya; possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Being a member of a professional body relevant to the position applied will be added an advantage
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a managerial position
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented
• Have excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Be computer literate.

Terms of Service: Contract

Salary: As prescribed by SRC

Note: Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Credit Reference Bureau

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.