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National Government Constituencies Development Fund at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Responsibilities or duties

The Functions of the Board include to:

• Allocate funds for every constituency in each financial year in accordance with section 34 of the NG-CDF Act with the approval of the relevant Committee of the National Assembly;
• Consider project proposals submitted from various constituencies in accordance with the Act and approve for funding project proposals that are consistent with the Act;
• Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to every constituency;
• Ensure efficient management of the Fund;
• Co-ordinate the implementation of projects at the inter-constituency level;
• Make regulations to better implement the provisions of the NG-CDF Act.
• Receive and address complaints that may arise from the implementation of the Act;
• Encourage best practices in the implementation of projects;
• Administer the funds and assets of the Board in such manner and for such purpose as shall promote the best interest of the Board;
• Appoint such officers and other staff as are necessary for the proper management of the Fund and discharge of the Board's functions under the Act;
• Perform duties as a member of Committee(s) of the Board;
• Make official or impromptu visits to projects at such times, as the Board may deem appropriate;
• Perform such other duties as the Board may deem necessary from time to time for the proper management of the Fund.

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

For appointments to this position, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Possess qualification in matters relating to: finance, accounting, Engineering, economics, community development, public affairs, project management, education, security or law; and
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The appointment will be for a period of three (3) years contract renewable once; and

Remuneration and Benefits- (Sitting allowance, Daily Subsistence Allowance, Personal Accident and Medical cover) will be based on guidelines provided by the Government.

• Allocate funds for every constituency in each financial year in accordance with section 34 of the NG-CDF Act with the approval of the relevant Committee of the National Assembly;
• Consider project proposals submitted from various constituencies in accordance with the Act and approve for funding project proposals that are consistent with the Act;
• Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to every constituency;
• Ensure efficient management of the Fund;
• Co-ordinate the implementation of projects at the inter-constituency level;
• Make regulations to better implement the provisions of the NG-CDF Act.
• Receive and address complaints that may arise from the implementation of the Act;
• Encourage best practices in the implementation of projects;
• Administer the funds and assets of the Board in such manner and for such purpose as shall promote the best interest of the Board;
• Appoint such officers and other staff as are necessary for the proper management of the Fund and discharge of the Board's functions under the Act;
• Perform duties as a member of Committee(s) of the Board;
• Make official or impromptu visits to projects at such times, as the Board may deem appropriate;
• Perform such other duties as the Board may deem necessary from time to time for the proper management of the Fund.

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Possess qualification in matters relating to: finance, accounting, Engineering, economics, community development, public affairs, project management, education, security or law; and
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution