County Chief Officer –Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Requirements for appointment: -

•  Be a Kenyan citizen
•  Have a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
•  Must be a member of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good standing
•  Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than 10 years in the relevant field, five of which should be in a managerial position
•  Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
•  Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030
•  Be a strategic thinker and results oriented
•  Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
•  Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines
•  Have ability 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

Duties and responsibilities: -

The chief officer should be the accounting officer and authorized officer in respect of exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for: -

•  Efficient utilization of funds and other public resources placed at their disposal as they shall be the authorized officers in respect of exercise of delegated powers; and
•  Giving effect to lawful directives of County Executive Committee Members and keeping them informed of all-important activities and events;
•  The administration of the County Department
•  Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain vision 2030 and sector goals
•  Development and implementation of County’s strategic and Integrated Development Plans and sector development plans
•  Implementation of policies, regulations and laws
•  Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery
•  Promotion of National Values and Principles as well as ensuring compliance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
•  Determine, manage and develop the department’s workforce including execution of performance contracts and appraisal of staff
•  Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Kindly note that the positions that appeared on the Daily Nation Newspaper of 9th March 2023 for the department of Finance ICT and Economic Planning have been cancelled and therefore replaced with the positions appearing on this advert.

Interested and qualified persons willing to apply are asked to submit their applications online attaching identification documents, detailed Curriculum vitae and relevant certificates and testimonials via www.cpsb.nyamira.go.ke to reach the Nyamira County Public Service Board on or before close of business on the 15th November 2023 (East African time).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NYAMIRA COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. QUALIFIED WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Secretary/CEO,

Nyamira County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 434-40500,

Nyamira