Chief Officer, Administration, Special Programmes and Liaison at County Assembly Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/C.O/ASP&L/02/01/08/24

Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the CECM responsible for Finance and Economic Planning, the Chief Officer will perform the following duties and responsibilities: -

• The Chief Officer will be the authorized officer and accounting officer in a specific department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
• Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of Good Governance and Values and Principles of Public Service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Coordination of County Government business, public programmes and activities in the field;
• Implementation of County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive Committee Member.
• Facilitation of maintenance of law and order; 
• Mobilization of resources for community development;
• Dissemination and interpretation of Government policies;
• Monitoring performance of Government officers in the field;
• Management of security agents in the field;
• Coordination of disaster management and emergency response;
• Acting on emerging policies and development initiatives;
• Promotion of good governance;
• Coordination of government business and responding to emerging policy and development initiatives;
• Policy formulation, analysis and general administration;
• Office management;
• Co-ordination of official functions;
• Arbitration of disputes;
• Customer care;
• Implementation & follow ups of governor’s directives with respective sectors;
• Inter-departmental liaison;
• Promotion of ethics and integrity;
• Management of public resources and assets;
• Promotion of the government image;
• Promotion of good governance; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Have a vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in a relevant field, 5 years of which MUST be in leadership or senior management position in public or private sector;
• Have a proven experience in managing resources in a high performing organization;
• Demonstrate general knowledge of the County Government and its functions.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of socio-economic development objectives and the county integrated development plan, BETA and vision 2030
• Be result oriented and a strategic thinker;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of governance and public service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate
• Demonstrable leadership and management capacity including Knowledge of financial management and strategic people management.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity