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.

REF: TUR/CPSB/029/2023/2024: WARD ADMINISTRATION, (KAPEDO/NAPEITOM). JOB GROUP “N 1 POST – TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Sub County Administrator.

Duties and responsibilities in the field office will entail:-

• Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
• Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
• Facilitating governmental relations and conflict resolutions’
• Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
• Coordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction;
• Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
• Identifying development projects;
• Disseminating information to the policies;
• Providing link between the office and the community; and
• Perform any other duty assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of chief Administration officer/Chief Ward Administration, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following discipline; 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; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives;
• and the ability to relate them to the administration function