Assistant Office Administrator III at Uasin Gishu County

Uasin Gishu County is situated in the mid-west of the Rift Valley covering an area of 3,345.2 square kilometers and lies between longitude 34 degrees 50’ east and 35 degrees 37’ west and latitude 0 degrees 03’ south and 0 degrees 55’ north . The county is further sub-divided into six sub-counties namely; Soy, Turbo, Moiben, Ainabkoi, Kapseret and Kesses.It borders six counties namely Elgeyo Marakwet County to the East, Trans Nzoia to the North, Kericho to the South, Baringo to the South East, Nandi to the South West and Bungoma to the West. The county has an estimated population of 894,179 with urban population contributing about 31% of the entire population. The population density is 267 persons per sq.km .The County has potential labor force of 550,000 (56%) of the entire population. Hence 44% of the population is dependent. Uasin Gishu County is a highland plateau with altitudes falling gently from 2,700 metres above sea level to about 1,500 metres above sea level. The County lies within the Lake Victoria catchment zone and all its rivers drain into the lake. The main rivers include; Sosiani, Kipkaren, Kerita, Nderugut, Daragwa and Sambu .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement policies and plans;


• Carry out general administrative function;


• Ensuring effective service delivery;


• Perform developmental activities to empower the community;


• Provide and maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services;


• Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services;


• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;


• Proficiency in computer applications;


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;


• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;

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