Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Pursuant to Article 235 of Constitution of Kenya 2010, and section 44 of the County Government’s (Amendment) Act 2020, as well as section 58 of the County Government Act 2012, the County selection panel wishes to consider applications from suitably qualified, result oriented and motivated persons for appointment to the following position:

County Secretary And Head Of Public Service - 1 Position

Duties And Responsibilities
The County Secretary will be the head of the County Public Service and will be responsible for the following:
• The head of the County Public Service
• Arranging the business, and keeping the minutes, of the County Executive Committee subject to the directions of the Executive Committee
• Conveying the decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities
• Establishing strong linkages between County departments and external stakeholders
• Establishing and developing collaboration with national government ministries or departments, partners and other relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring efficient management of resources
• Interpreting, disseminating, and overseeing the implementation of national and County Government policies
• Coordinating and drafting briefs, policy, memoranda, ministerial positions, and concept papers
• Coordinating County Government activities
• Providing direction to public officers in the County
• Coordinating development and implementation of the County Performance Framework
• Performance contracting related coordination
• Performing any other functions as assigned by the Governor and County Executive Committee

Requirements For Appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya
• A master’s degree and other relevant training from a university recognized in Kenya is an added advantage
• Have knowledge, leadership experience and distinguished career in administration and management of not less than Ten (10) years
• Understand the diversity, challenges, and opportunities within Homa Bay County
• Should not hold any other state or public office
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and devolution related legislations
• Be a visionary and a strategic thinker
• Evidence of senior management and leadership training
• Evidence of public policy development knowledge
TERMS OF SERVICE
• Shall hold office for a term of 5 years and shall be eligible for reappointment based on performance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents. All applications should be made either electronically through the County website: http://www.homabay.go.ke/career , or physically delivered to the Office of The Governor, indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:
The Selection panel
Executive Office of the Governor,
Homa Bay County Government,
P.O Box 469-40300, Homa Bay
Homa Bay County is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Monday 11th November 2022 at 5:00 P.M.

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