Vacancy title:
Secretary/CEO- County Public Service Board

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 25 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

The secretary to the board is the link between the board members and the secretariat and he/she is accountable to the board members in:-

• Preparing and circulating agenda and minutes of the Board meetings
• Developing annual work plan for the board with the guidance of the chairperson
• Conveying the decision of the board
• Accounting and Authorized Officer of the Board
• Providing guidance and advice to the secretariat on matters of Ethics and good governance

Requirements:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya (A Master’s degree or higher qualification in the relevant field will be an added advantage)
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary of good professional standing
• Be registered with the relevant Professional Body
• Have knowledge and working experience of not less than five (5) years. vi. Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be capable to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Must not be a state or public officer
•  Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download and duly fill the Embu County Application For Employment Form. A detailed document (Job description) containing requirements relevant to positions advertised is available in the Embu County Government website:- www.embu.go.ke

The candidate should attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and testimonials
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of registration certificate with professional bodies (where applicable)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board(HELB), KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from DCI, Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Any other relevant supporting documents. All applications should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Selection Panel.

THE CHAIRPERSON – SELECTION PANEL
c/o THE COUNTY SECRETARY AND
HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
P.O BOX 36 – 60100
EMBU

Hand deliveries shall be received by the Secretariat of the Selection Panel at the office of the County Secretary, located at the Town Hall (County Headquarters), on or before 25th July, 2025, with the Vacancy No. indicated on the envelope. NB:

• Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
• The Vacancy number of the position being applied for MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form
• Canvassing by any candidate directly or indirectly shall lead to automatic disqualification Embu County Government is committed to Zero tolerance to Corruption. We
• CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County Government. The Selection Panel shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any such cases to the Police.
• Embu County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, Youth, Marginalized Communities and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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