Today: 5287 Jobs



This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant!
22 May 2025

Submit CVs – Fresh Vacancies at County Government of Kakamega

Recruit candidates with Ease. 100% recruitment control with Employer Dashboard.
We have the largest Job seeker visits by alexa rankings. Post a Job

Resubmit your Resume Today. Click Here to Start

We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow

Job Description

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669

Chief Officer, Special Programs

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Technical Services

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Information, Communication & Technology

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Economic Planning & Investment

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, e-Government

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Roads and Energy

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Land Survey & Physical Planning

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, County Administration

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Public Health

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Cooperatives

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Social Service, Gender and Culture

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Youth, Sports & Library Services

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

 

Chief Officer, Communication

Responsibilities for County Chief Officers

  • Oversee administration of the department and articulate the departmental vision.
  • Implement strategic plans aligned with County’s Vision 2030 and CIDP.
  • Provide strategic leadership and policy direction in the development and implementation of programs and projects.
  • Promote effective service delivery and ensure sustainable utilization of departmental resources.
  • Coordinate development and review of strategic plans and budgets.
  • Formulate and implement county laws and regulations.
  • Promote innovation and ensure compliance with performance standards and accountability measures.
  • Facilitate intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with county and national development plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Have at least 10 years of professional experience, five of which must be in a senior management or leadership position.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership and performance management.
  • Demonstrate understanding of government systems and transformational leadership.
  • Possess relevant knowledge and expertise in their area of specialization.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Method of Application

Mandatory Requirements for All Applicants All applicants currently serving in the County Public Service must clearly indicate the following on their application forms:
  • Payroll Number
  • Date of first appointment
  • Date of last promotion to current grade
  • Substantive designation and Job Group
Applicants must submit the following documents upon shortlisting:
  • Original National Identity Card or Passport
  • Academic and Professional Certificates
  • Current clearance certificates from the following bodies:
    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigations
    • Credit Reference Bureau
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the Application for Employment Form KAKCPSB2A downloaded from our county website: www.kakamega.go.ke Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of:
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic and Professional Certificates
  • Testimonials
  • National Identity Card or Passport
  • Any other supporting documents
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application. Applications should be hand-delivered to the County Public Service Board's Registry Office, located at the Former Provincial Commissioner's Headquarters, Block “B” – 2nd Floor, on or before Friday, 6th June 2025 at 5.00 p.m. Please note that applications with the position applied for clearly indicated on top of the envelope should be submitted to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100,
KAKAMEGA




Subscribe


Apply for this Job