Director Administration job at Meru County Public Service Board
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Director Administration
2026-07-08T08:55:49+00:00
Meru County Public Service Board
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CONTRACTOR
Meru
Meru
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Admin & Office, Civil & Government, Business Operations, Cleaning & Facilities
KES
MONTH
2026-07-28T17:00:00+00:00
8

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administrative Management: Coordinating, managing, and supervising general administrative functions and decentralized units (Sub-Counties, Wards, and Villages).
  • Policy & Strategy: Initiating, interpreting, implementing, and reviewing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programs.
  • Service Delivery & Reforms: Overseeing effective service delivery and coordinating public service reforms within the county.
  • Citizen Participation: Facilitating and coordinating public participation in the development of policies, county plans, and service delivery.
  • Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitating intra- and intergovernmental relations and alternative conflict resolution.
  • Asset & Resource Management: Overseeing the safe custody of county assets, office accommodation, transport, and inventory.
  • Continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures.
  • Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
  • Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
  • Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
  • Providing strategic leadership in administration and office management.
  • Coordinating implementation of government policies, programs, and projects within the department.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
  • A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
  • Integrate them within the overall National development goals

 

  • Administrative Management: Coordinating, managing, and supervising general administrative functions and decentralized units (Sub-Counties, Wards, and Villages).
  • Policy & Strategy: Initiating, interpreting, implementing, and reviewing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programs.
  • Service Delivery & Reforms: Overseeing effective service delivery and coordinating public service reforms within the county.
  • Citizen Participation: Facilitating and coordinating public participation in the development of policies, county plans, and service delivery.
  • Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitating intra- and intergovernmental relations and alternative conflict resolution.
  • Asset & Resource Management: Overseeing the safe custody of county assets, office accommodation, transport, and inventory.
  • Continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures.
  • Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
  • Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
  • Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
  • Providing strategic leadership in administration and office management.
  • Coordinating implementation of government policies, programs, and projects within the department.
  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
  • A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
  • Integrate them within the overall National development goals
bachelor degree
60
JOB-6a4e1095ef165

Vacancy title:
Director Administration

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Admin & Office, Civil & Government, Business Operations, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Meru County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 28 2026

Duty Station:
Meru | Meru

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administrative Management: Coordinating, managing, and supervising general administrative functions and decentralized units (Sub-Counties, Wards, and Villages).
  • Policy & Strategy: Initiating, interpreting, implementing, and reviewing administrative policies, strategies, procedures, and programs.
  • Service Delivery & Reforms: Overseeing effective service delivery and coordinating public service reforms within the county.
  • Citizen Participation: Facilitating and coordinating public participation in the development of policies, county plans, and service delivery.
  • Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitating intra- and intergovernmental relations and alternative conflict resolution.
  • Asset & Resource Management: Overseeing the safe custody of county assets, office accommodation, transport, and inventory.
  • Continuous monitoring and analyzing the implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects with a view to advising the Government on problems being encountered in their implementation and recommending remedial measures.
  • Reviewing existing management systems, procedures and practices with a view to improving their effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Studying implemented projects and drawing practical experiences for future use in planning and designing of similar projects;
  • Assessing sustainability of completed development projects;
  • Monitoring working environment in the public sector and the conditions of public offices with a view to making appropriate recommendations for improvement.
  • Providing strategic leadership in administration and office management.
  • Coordinating implementation of government policies, programs, and projects within the department.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to his grade, an officer must have: -

  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Human Resource Management/Development, Building/Land Economics, Law, Commerce, Engineering, Social Sciences or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional and managerial competence; and
  • A clear understanding of government goals and strategies and be able to
  • Integrate them within the overall National development goals

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Important information to all Applicants:

Details for all the posts are also available in our recruitment portal.

The applications deadline will be on Tuesday 28th July 2026.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: County Government of Meru is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

The Secretary/C.E.O

Meru County Public Service Board

P.O. BOX 109-60200

MERU.

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, July 28 2026
Duty Station: Meru | Meru
Posted: 08-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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