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.

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/25/2023

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

The Director of Administration will be responsible to the Chief Officer Devolution, Public Service and Administration for the overall management and coordination of work in the Administration Unit.

Specific duties & responsibilities include:

• Organization, direction, control and coordination of the functions of administration and public service in the county;
• Initiating development of the appropriate County Departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of administration and public service;
• Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units in the County, Sub Counties and Wards;
• Handling administrative matters, human resource issues and manages inventories of the administrative tools, equipment and other required assets related to the department;
• Preparation of departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Ensuring timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration and public service departmental affairs;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and Objectives;
• Coordination of Civic Education and Public Participation in the County.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointments

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have vast knowledge and relevant work experience of 10 years in Public Service and Administration 5 of which must be at a managerial level or its equivalent
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration or Social Sciences from a University recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies or Community Development will be a desirable Added Advantage from a recognized Institution;
• Leadership/Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution or its approved equivalent
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;