County Secretary at Kirinyaga County Public Service Board

Job Title: County Secretary

Job Group: T

Job Ref: KCPSB/CS/1/2013

Company: Kirinyaga County Public Service Board

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Reporting to the County Governor, the County Secretary will be the Chief Administration Officer of the County.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Head of the county Public Service and secretary to the County Executive Committee.
• Ensure efficient management of resources and coordination of County Government resources
• Interpret, disseminate and oversee implementation of National and county Government policies
• Communicate and follow up the decisions of the Executive Committee to the appropriate persons.
• Coordinate County state functions
• Conveying decisions of the executive committee to the appropriate persons or authorities
• Provide direction and guidance to public officers in the County
• Perform any other duties as directed by the County Executive committee.

Requirements for Appointment
• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be in possession of Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have a relevant masters degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have 10 years’ experience in senior administration and management
• Possess knowledge of organization and functions of Government
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service.
• Membership to a professional Association body will be an added advantage.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya

Core Competencies:

• Ability to portray and uphold a positive County/National image
• Being a visionary result oriented strategic thinker.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi —ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Terms of Service
Contract
Basic Salary: Kshs. 135,000-180,000 p.m
House allowance: Kshs. 70,000 p.m.
Other allowances: Kshs. 20,000 -50,000 p.m
Medical cover

How to Apply:

All applications should be sent by post quoting the job reference number on the subject of the application and on the envelop.

Applications can also be hand delivered to the County Governor’s office, Kirinyaga at the County Public Service Board Offices.

Note: All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following institutions;
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
The Ethics and Anti –Corruption Commission (EACC)
Credit Reference Bureau
Copies of these certificates must be attached to the applications.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity Cards and Testimonials, Clearance Certificates from CID, HELB, KRA, EACC, CRB and Professional Body during the interview.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

The Salary and benefits attached to each post may be subject to review as would be advised by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Secretary
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
P.O Box 260
Kutus

Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013