Deputy County Secretary and Deputy Head of Public Service at Vihiga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Deputy County Secretary & Deputy of Public Service will deputize the County Secretary in taking charge of Public Service Administration and Coordination of County Aflairs. She/he will be responsible to the County Secretary for;
• Arranging the businesSs and keeping the minutes of the cxccutive committee subject to the directions of the County Secretary;
• Conveying decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities
• Ensuring eficient management of resources and co-ordination of County Government resources;
• Providing strategic policy direction for improved service delivery;
• Developing and implementing an effective performance management systems;
• Implementing strategic plans:
• Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County Government, the National GOvernment, the private sector and other stakeholders;
• Providing leadership in mainstreaming Information Communication Technology in the operations of the County;
• Promoting values and Principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the County;
• Ensuring achievement of the goals and objectives of Kenya Vision 2030 and of other County and Inter-Governmental programs and projects;
• Receiving official County Government correspondence;
• Liaison activities betwveen the County Secretary's Office and other departments;
• Coordinating and managing Logistics for County forums;
• Performing and other functions and directed by the County Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have vast knowledge arnd relevant work experience not less than ten leadership (10) years, 5 years of which should have been in a Private position or at a management level in the Public Service or Sector.
• Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of Govemment:
• Be in possession of Bachelor's degree in any of the following Social Sciences:
• Public Business Administration, Management/Administration, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Finance, Economics equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Public Administration, Business Management/Administration, Human Resource Management,
• Strategic Management, Economics or Finance Management, equivalent qualification  from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Fulfilled all the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Proven communication, proficiency in computer applications and report writing skills;
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of Devolution, the County
• Development objectives/National Goals Policies and Vision 2030;.
• Have thorough knowledge of structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service and Administration.
• Demonstrated understanding and comnmitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Have demonstrated leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Financial Management and strategic people management; and
• Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Membership to a professional association/body will be an added advantage.