The Chief Officer shall be the Accounting and Authorized Officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for:
The administration of a county department as provided under section 45 of the County Governments Act(2012);
Overseeing the management of Finance, preparation and submission of the Budget estimates, Annual plans, reports and programs;
Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
Performance contracting and appraisal;
Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of financial, human and other resources in the department and submitting regular reports required;
Formulation and implementation of County programs to conform with Vision 2030 goals;
Promotion of national values and principles of governance and the public service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this position, candidate should:
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya(a Master’s degree or higher academic qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage);
Have at least ten(10) years relevant professional experience, five(5) years of which should have been
in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;
Possess adequate general knowledge of the organization and functions of Government;
Demonstrate an understanding of the goals, policies and developmental objectives of the nation;
Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management; and
Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
Core Competencies:
Ability to portray and uphold a positive National image;
Be a visionary, result-oriented and strategic thinker;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
