Job Ref: CGB/CS.HPS/2023/03
Pursuant to the provisions of the County Government Act. No 17 of 2012 and as captured under section 44 of the County Governments (Amendment) Act 2020, the County Secretary recruitment selection panel wishes to consider applications from suitably qualified, result oriented and selfdriven Kenyan Citizens for the appointment to the above position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Be the secretary to the County Executive Committee
Be head of the Public Service
Be responsible for arranging the business and keeping minutes of the County Executive Committee
Providing strategic policy direction to improve service delivery in the County Public Service;
Convey the decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities and track their implementation;
Establish and develop collaboration with national government ministries or departments, partners and other relevant stakeholders;
Ensure efficient management of resources;
Interpret, disseminate and oversee the implementation of National and County Government policies;
Coordinate County Government activities;
Provide direction to public officers in the County;
Performing any other functions as directed by the Governor and the County Executive Committee.
Requirements for Appointment.
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya;
Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in a leadership position at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
A master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management;
Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, and Devolution Laws;
Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity;
Have capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the national values and principles of governance as outlined in the articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity;
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the County Secretary:
Knowledge in policy making, ability to transform vision/manifesto into Government policies and impact understanding of the same to members of staff:
Institutional development through structures, systems and mechanisms for effective and efficient delivery of service;
Strong leadership and influencing skills;
Ability to communicate Government policies, programs, projects and intention to the public and stakeholders;
Ability to develop and set international best practices and standards to guide the delivery of services and development agenda;
Knowledge of international, national and county specific development goals and obligations and mainstreaming them into the County agenda and hands-on approach to execution of duties.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As recommended by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.Note: Applicant must attach to the job Application a covering letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and Professional certificates testimonials, Identity card/ Passport, and Clearanc Certificates. Those attaching copies of degree certificates from non -Kenyan universities must attach an approval of the degrees from the Commission for University Education.All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following institutions:How to ApplyApplications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identification Card or Passport, clearance certificates, and any other relevant supporting documents, should be submitted in a sealed envelope.Submit all applications in any of the following ways:
Posted applications should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Selection panel for the recruitment of County Secretary
Bungoma County
P.O Box 437-50200
Or:
2. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the reception desk of the Ag. County Secretary and Head of Public Service, opposite the Governor’s Office, Bungoma
Applications should reach the Ag. County Secretary on or before 11th October, 2023.
Apply via :
