Duties and responsibilities

• Deputizing for the county secretary during his absence.
• Receiving official county government correspondence
• Planning and coordination of meetings
• Liaison activities between the county secretary’s office and the other departments
• Coordinating and managing logistics for the county forums
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor, Deputy governor and county secretary from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in administration or in any other relevant field from a recognized university in Kenya
• A Master’s degree in the relevant area will be an added advantage
• Have a relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in public and private sector.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and result
• Have a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented
• Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya.

Requirements for Appointment 

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• be in possession of a law degree from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• have at least five years' post admission experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and
• satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Other preferred Experience and qualifications

• Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards.
• Prior experience in similar establishment such as the Office of the Attorney General will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in public finance management and public procurement laws.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in execution of functions of the Office of the County Attorney; 
• organize, coordinate and manage administrative and legal functions of the Office;
• conduct or assign and supervise all cases, including appeals or petitions on behalf of the County Attorney;
• ensure and assisting in ensuring adherence to the principles of public finance management and public procurement laws, policies and procedures by the Office of the County Attorney;
• ensure effective and efficient utilization of financial, human and other resources in the Office of the County Attorney and submitting reports as required by any law; 
• implement government policies and the strategic plan for the Office of the County Attorney;
• upon delegation, in the performance of the functions and exercise of the power under the ffice of the County Attorney, the County Solicitor will be responsible for formulating and ensuring implementation of the development of strategies for County Government legal services;
• support in drafting and Publication of legislative proposals for the County Government;
• In consultation with County Government Departments ensure amendments where necessary of County laws;
• represent the County Government in Court, Tribunals, Commission of inquiry and any other legal proceedings which the County is a party or has interest, other than criminal proceedings and perform any other function conferred on in by law;
• promote values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 in the operations of the Office of the County Attorney;
• in accordance with the law and upon designation, perform the duties of the Accounting Officer in the office of the County Attorney; and
• perform any other duty as may be assigned by the County Attorney or as may lawfully be performed by a county solicitor.