Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly is the legislative arm of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Government established under the constitution and the County Governments Act, 2012.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and abolish offices in the County Public Service;
• Appoint persons to hold or act in Public County Offices including the Boards of cities and urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments;
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in the offices in the County Public Service;
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board;
• Promote in the County Public Service Board the values and principles referred to in
• Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Evaluate and report to the County Assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya are complied with in the County Public Service Board:
• Facilitate the development of coherent integrated Human Resource Planning and
• Budgeting for personnel emoluments in the County;
• Advice the County Government on Human Resource Management and Development;
• Advise the County Government on implementation and monitoring of the National Performance Management System in the County;
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) on behalf of the County Government on remuneration, pensions, and gratuities for County Public Service employees; and
• And any other assigned duties from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of a degree in Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya (Master’s degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Public Administration will be an added advantage).
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than ten (10) years in Human
• Resource Management and Administration;
• Must be a Certified Human Resource Professional with a current practicing licence/certificate and be in good standing with the relevant professional body;
• Possess training and certification for senior management and leadership;
• Possess knowledge of the organization and functions of National and County Government.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of national goals, policies and developmental objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
• Possess knowledge of National Performance Management System and budgeting processes;
• Must have an understanding of the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Understand the diversity of the County;
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker;
• Must not be a State or Public Officer;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on leadership and integrity; and
•  ICT proficient.