Chief Officer Job in Kenya - Planning

COUNTY CHIEF OFFICER IN THE FOLLOWNG PORTFOLIO J.G CPSB 02 ‘S’ 

• INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSFORMATION.
• BUDGETING AND PLANNING
• ENERGY AND TRANSPORT
• YOUTH AFFAIRS, GENDER AND SOCIAL SERVICES
• HEALTH
• WATER AND SANITATION
•  ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

  Positions: – 7

 Terms of Service: – 5 Year Contract

 Applicants should specify in the application letter the portfolio for which they are applying;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficient utilization of funds and other Public resources placed at their disposal as they shall be the authorized officers in respect of exercise of delegated powers; and 
  
  
  
• Giving effect to lawful directives of County Executive Committee Members and keeping them informed of all important activities and events; 
• The administration of the County department
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector goals.
• Development and implementation of County’s strategic and Integrated Development Plans and sector development plans
• Implementation of policies, regulations and laws
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
• Promotion of National Values and Principles as well as ensuring compliance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Determine, manage and develop the department’s workforce including execution of performance contracts and appraisal of staff
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in the portfolio applied for.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added 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.

How to Apply

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants are expected to present the following additional documents during interviews for purpose of complying with the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution

• Tax compliance certificates
• Clearance from HELB where necessary
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission
• Clearance from the CRB.
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

PLEASE NOTE

• ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the application form with position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
• Courier and Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Board’s office at Ardhi House 1st floor, Bondo.
• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form.  
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website and send to 

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before 31st December 2022 at 4:00pm