6 County Chief Officers Vacancies in Kenya

County Public Service Board

Re-Advertisement for Position of Chief Officers

The County Public Service Board of Wajir wishes to inform the general public that our earlier advertisement on 14th November 2019, for the position of Chief Officers in Wajir County Government is hereby Cancelled and Re-advertised. We therefore, invite applications for the position of chief officers.

Chief Officers

6 Posts

Advert No: WCPSB/060/2019

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a person should:

· Be a citizen of Kenya;

· Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

· Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya ¡s an added advantage

· Have at least five years relevant professional experience, in the Public Service or Private Sector;

· Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of Government;

· Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework of the Public Service;

· Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial and human management; and

· Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Core Competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of Chief Officer:

· Ability to portray and uphold a positive 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; and

· Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

A Chief Officer will be responsible to a County Executive Committee Member in the Administration of a County Department.

He/She will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer responsible for:

· providing strategic policy direction for improved service delivery;

· developing and implementing an effective performance management system;

· developing and implementing strategic plans;

· ensuring efficient and effective use of Financial and Human Resources, management of information systems and regular financial reporting as required:

· maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the county, other county departments, the private sector and other stakeholders;

· providing leadership in mainstreaming Information Communication Technology in the operations of the county department;

· promoting values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the Department;

Terms of Service: Contract

Salary: As prescribed by SRC

How to Apply

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant
supporting documents.

b) All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Chief Officer” on the envelope and should be hand delivered to our office at County Headquarters.

c) Posted applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 45-70200
Wajir

Note: Interested applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.

· Kenya Revenue Authority;

· Higher Education Loans Board;

· Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and

· Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of good conduct).

· Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

· Commission for University Education (for holders of degrees from foreign Universities)

“Women, minorities and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply”.

All applications should reach the Board on or before Thursday 2nd January, 2020.

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