Chief Officer - Special Programmes, Humanitarian Co-ordination and Disaster Management Job at West Pokot County Public Service Board

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The Chief Officer shall be the Authorized and Accounting Officer in a specific department and shall be
responsible to the County Executive Committee Member.

Duties and Responsibilities
• The County Chief Officer shall be the authorised officer in respect of the exercise of delegated power in the respective department and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member.
• Implementation of County Executive Committee resolutions as as guided by the Executive Committee Member
• Developing and providing strategic direction for effective service delivery
• Promoting the realization of County Integrated Development Plan
• General administration and co-ordination of the respective County department assigned
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sectorial goals, as stated in the agenda of the County Administration
• Development and implementation of policies and regulations
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Overseeing management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programmes.
• Be in charge of the human resource in the department
• Implementation and monitoring of performance management systems.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen:-
• Have a Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya
• Possession of a Master`s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Member of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Have vast knowledge and experience of at least 5 years in the relevant field.
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
• Demonstrate through understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Have capacity to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Be computer Literate.

Terms of Service: Contract

Salary: As prescribed by SRC

NOTE: Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Credit Reference Bureau

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