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12 Sep 2023

County Secretary at Taita Taveta County

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Job Description

Taita-Taveta County is a county of Kenya. It lies approximately 200 km northwest of Mombasa and 360 km southeast of Nairobi. The capital is Mwatate, although it is the third-largest town in the county after Voi, Wundanyi and Taveta in that order. The population of the county 30 years ago was approximately 45,000 persons but this has shot up to well over 250,000 persons with population densities ranging from 3 persons per km2. to more than 800 persons per km2. This is due to the varied rainfall and terrain with the lower zones receiving an average 440 mm of rain per annum and the highland areas receiving up to 1900 mm of rain. The district ranges in altitude from 500 m above sea level to 2,228 m at Vuria Peak, which is the district’s highest point. In 2007, the Taita-Taveta District was split into two districts: the Taita District and the Taveta District.[2] The two were subsequently re-united to form Taita-Taveta County.

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 Serviceor 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.


Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:
The Chairman,
Taita Taveta County
Secretary Recruitment Selection Panel
P.O. Box 1066-80304
WUNDANYI

 Closing Date : 30 September. 2023




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