Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.

Duties and responsibilities in the field office will entail;

• Overseeing effective service delivery in the area of jurisdiction;
• Developing programmes and projects to empower community;
• Co-ordination and facilitating citizen’s participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
• Facilitating government relations and conflict resolutions;
• Overseeing safe custody of County Government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
• Co-ordinating and liaising with other Directorates and Departments in the area of jurisdiction;
• Ensuring compliance with National values and principles of good governance:
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Co-ordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction
• Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
• Identification of development projects;
• Disseminating information and the policies;
• Providing link between the office and the community; and
• Perform any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/ Chief Ward Administrator for a minimum period of Three (3) Years;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines; Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other related field from recognized institution;
• Diploma in Advanced Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution,
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of National values, policies and objectives and ability to relate them to the administration function
•  Perform any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor.