Vacancy title:
County Chief Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Makueni County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 2 2026

Duty Station:
kenya | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 45 of the County Governments' Act, No. 17 of 2012, Makueni County Public Service Board hereby invites applications from qualified, resultsoriented and self-motivated citizens to fill the following vacancies in the County Government.

COUNTY CHIEF OFFICERS: MCPSB: (3 POSTS)

The Chief Officer shall be the accounting and authorized officer in the specific department and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member. Applicants should specify the portfolio for which they are applying for.

1. Infrastructure, Transport and Public Works

2. Information Communication and Technology

3. Agriculture

Responsibilities or duties

• General administration and coordination of the respective County Department;
• Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain the Kenya vision 2030, Makueni vision 2025 and sector goals;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementation of policies and regulations;
• Responsible for risk assessment and management
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, the candidate should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Possession of a master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution related legislations;
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Demonstrate a proven track record in leadership, strategic thinking and resultoriented management
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development plans and Vision 2030;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity as well as obtain clearance from EACC, KRA, DCI, HELB and CRB;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills; and
• Be proficient in computer applications and digital management tools.

Experience needed

• Have at least five (5) years of professional experience, with experience of not less than three (3) years in a senior managerial position in the Public Service or Private Sector in the portfolio applied for;

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

Terms of Service: Contract pegged to the Governor's term in office

Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions and the clearance certificates must be produced during the interviews;

• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and their names shall be published on the Boards website

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce the following documents during the interview:

• Original National Identity Card/passport
• Original academic certificates
• Original professional certificates and transcripts
• Registration certificate (where necessary)

The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.

Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.

The salary and benefits attached to the post is as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Beware of fraudsters soliciting bribes from the public while masquerading as Board Members/staff. The Board does not charge any fees for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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1. Interested applicants should download and fill Application for Employment form revised 2026, the form can be downloaded from the Board website; :

2. Written applications addressed to the undersigned should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;

3. Applicants should scan to pdf above documents and submit to the undersigned on or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026.

4. Applicants should clearly indicate the position applied for in the Mail Subject.

5. Any other mode of application submission shall not be admissible.

NOTE:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions and the clearance certificates must be produced during the interviews;

• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and their names shall be published on the Boards website

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce the following documents during the interview:

• Original National Identity Card/passport
• Original academic certificates
• Original professional certificates and transcripts
• Registration certificate (where necessary)

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