Assistant Director Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) at County Government of Bomet

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director to Communicate decisions, reports, and plans of the IGR and the Council of Governors to relevant Sectors and units of the County Government;
• Assist the Director to Coordinate the implementation of decisions of intergovernmental relations structures (IGR, Council of Governors, any other) in as far as they affect Bomet County Government;
• Assist the Director to Coordinate consultations and cooperation between Bomet County Government and the National Government, and between Bomet County Government and other County Governments
• Assist the Director to Coordinate transfer of functions between Bomet County Government and National Government;
• Assist the Director to Manage agreements and memorandum of understandings between Bomet County Government and the National Government, and between Bomet County Government and other County Governments
• Assist the Director Share information on issues of common interest with National Government or with other County Governments;
• Assist the Director to facilitate the management of dispute management mechanisms in matters affecting the Bomet County Government;
• Assist the Director to provide linkages with International, Regional, National, and local organizations and institutions for collaboration and partnership within the county focusing on policy, research and development.
• Performing any other duties that might be assigned by the Director IGR from time to time.

Requirement for Appointment

• Be in Possession of any of the following Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Information Technology, Public Administration, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in International Relations, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Administration or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of the Intergovernmental relations at county, national and international levels.
• Have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior manager position.
• Having attended a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Have good analytical and conflict resolution skills.
• Have experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects.
• Have good communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the County Economic Planning process as well as County Budgeting cycle.