Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Trans Nzoia County is among the 47 counties established by the Kenya Constitution under article 6(1) and specified in the First Schedule. Article 176 (1) establishes a county government for each county consisting of the county assembly and the county executive. The Trans Nzoia county government was operationalized in March 2013 after the country’s general election with H.E Hon. Patrick Simiyu Khaemba as the first popularly elected Governor.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
• Preparing and circulating Minutes and Agenda of Boards Meetings
• Developing annual work plans for the Board with the guidance of the chairperson.
• Conveying decisions of the Board.
• Providing guidance and advice to the Secretariat on matters of ethics and governance
• Preparing regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
• Promoting Public Service values and principles in the County Government.
• Evaluating and reporting to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
• Pursuant to Section 149 (1) of the PFM Act 2012, be the Accounting Officer
• of the Board and ensure that resources of the Board are used in a way that is:-
• Lawful and authorized.
• Effective, efficient, economical and transparent
• Performing any other duty as assigned by the Chairperson of the Board.

Requirements for appointment:-
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a Bachelors degree from a University recognised in Kenya
• Master’s degree in any of the following field business administration, Human resource management or social sciences from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing;
• A Minimum of at least five (5) years ‘working experience in administration and management;
• Demonstrated professional competence in work performance and managerial capabilities clear understanding of national goals, values and principles of governance;
• Satisfies the provisions of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity;
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of relevant professional code of conduct;
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the county government achieve its vision;

For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, all applicants must obtain the following:-
• Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
• Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigations Department.
• Terms of service: Six (6) years non-renewable contract.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, most recent passport size photograph and any other supporting documents to the Office of the County Secretary, Town Hall, Kitale on or before 18th March, 2022 by 5.00 PM addressing to:-
THE COUNTY SECRETARY
Trans-Nzoia County Government
P.O. Box 4211-30200
Kitale
The position applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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