Kisii County is one of the forty seven Counties of Kenya. It shares common borders with Nyamira County to the North East, Narok County to the South and Homabay and Migori Counties to the West.

VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/2/2024

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• A master’s Degree or other post graduate qualification and or membership of a professional body in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, 5 of which should be in a senior/managerial position in a large organization.
• Possess general knowledge of the organization and functions of Government.
• Have demonstrable leadership management capacity including knowledge of financial management.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and Kenya Vision 2030.
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and all the devolution related legislations.
• Possess an understanding and exhibit commitment to National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya, 2010 respectively.
• Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines.
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Be computer literate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

The duties and responsibilities include: –

The Chief Officer will be the authorized officer and maybe appointed as an accounting officer in a specific department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member.

Specific duties will include:

• Administration of a County department;
• Formulation and implementation of programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementation of policies and regulations;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of financial, Human and other Resources in the Department and submitting regular statutory reports as required.
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of Good
• Governance and Values and Principles of Public Service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time