Duties and Responsibilities

The County Secretary will be the Secretary to the County Executive Committee and head of the County Public Service and will be responsible for the following:

•  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 track their 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;
•  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 degree in a recognized university in Kenya;
• Has at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience;
• Has at least Five (5) years’ experience in leadership position at a senior management level in Public Service or Private Sector;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, and Devolution Laws;
• Has ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity.
• Has 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;
• A Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• A member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya CPS (K) or any other relevant Professional body will have an added advantage.