Pursuant to Article 179(2)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, as read together with Section 30(2)(d) and Section 35 of the County Governments Act, The Government of Makueni County, through the appointing authority, wishes to consider applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointment to the position of County;

1. Executive Committee Member – Water, Irrigation and Sanitation [1 Position]

2. Executive Committee Member – Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development [1 Position]

3. Executive Committee Member – Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism [1 Position]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County;

• Implement County legislation;

• Implement, within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires;

• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its departments;

• Provide the County Assembly with full and regular reports on matters relating to the County;

• Shall advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction; and

• Perform any other function as may be assigned from time to time under any written law.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;

• Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

• Have knowledge, experience, and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in a senior position in administration and management in the public service or private sector;

• Understand the diversity, challenges, and opportunities within the County;

• Should not hold any other State or Public Office;

• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all devolution laws;

• Be a visionary and strategic thinker;

• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

• Have the capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; and

• Be committed to being part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision.

Terms of Service: Contract

Salary

As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

• Supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County;
• Implement County legislation;
• Implement, within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires;
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the County administration and its departments;
• Provide the County Assembly with full and regular reports on matters relating to the County;
• Shall advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction; and
• Perform any other function as may be assigned from time to time under any written law.

• Visionary and strategic thinker
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Team player

• Kenyan citizen
• First degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Not less than ten (10) years in a senior position in administration and management in the public service or private sector
• Understanding of the diversity, challenges, and opportunities within the County
• Not holding any other State or Public Office
• Conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all devolution laws