County Secretary at Kiambu County Government

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County Secretary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing strategic policy direction to improve service delivery in the County Public Service;
• Arranging the business, and keeping the minutes of the County Executive Committee subject to the directions of the executive committee;
• Conveying the decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities and tracktheir implementation;
• Establishing and developing 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, programs and Projects;
• Performing any other functions as directed by the County Executive Committee.

Requirements for Appointment.

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a first degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years, five (5) years of which should be in a leadership position at senior management level in Public Service or Private Sector;
• A master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Have commendable 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 deadline;
• 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 policymaking, 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 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

Method of Application

All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

Chairperson
Selection Panel for Recruitment of County Secretary, Kiambu
P O Box 2344 – 00900
KIAMBU

NOTE:

• ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope and dropped in the specific box provided at Governors Offices; County Headquarters-Kiambu Town (between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).
• Applications should reach the Selection Panel on or before Friday 9th May,2025 by 1700hrs.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following institutions:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• County Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

The County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero tolerance to Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their
families not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in
the County Government. The Selection Panel shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases to the Police. Chairperson Selection Panel for Recruitment of County Secretary, Kiambu

County Government of Kiambu
P O Box 2344 – 00900
KIAMBU