Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board recruits on merit, in an open and accountable process that reflects the face of the county.

Responsibilities or duties

Shall be the accounting and authorized officer in respect of the exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member; Day -to-day administration and coordination of the respective county department; Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department; Implementation of policies and programs within the department; Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management; Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain Vision 2030; Promoting and ensuring compliance with National values and principles of governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; Overseeing the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs; Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County, other counties, and as well as the private sector; Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant Executive Committee Member from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have: -

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Relevant first degree from a recognized university in Kenya. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Thorough understanding of socio-economic development objectives and plans of vision 2030.
• A Proof of registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Attended a Senior Management course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• A Membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage
• Satisfies the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution.

Experience needed

Knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 5 years.

• Shall be the accounting and authorized officer in respect of the exercise of delegated powers and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member
• Day -to-day administration and coordination of the respective county department
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department
• Implementation of policies and programs within the department
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain Vision 2030
• Promoting and ensuring compliance with National values and principles of governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Overseeing the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs
• Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County, other counties, and as well as the private sector
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant Executive Committee Member from time to time

• Strategic policy direction
• Policy implementation
• Strategic planning
• Performance management
• Program formulation and implementation
• Compliance with national values and principles of governance
• Financial management
• Budget preparation
• Collaboration and partnership building

• Kenyan citizen
• Relevant first degree from a recognized university in Kenya
• Master’s degree (added advantage)
• Thorough understanding of socio-economic development objectives and plans of Vision 2030
• Proof of registration with a relevant professional body (added advantage)
• Attended a Senior Management course from a recognized institution (added advantage)
• Membership to a relevant professional body (added advantage)
• Satisfies the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution