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Title: County Secretary
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The Homa Bay
County Government wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill
the position of “County Secretary” as per The County Governments Act, 2012
section 44.
Reporting
to the County Governor, the County Secretary will be the Chief Administrative
Officer of the County.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Head of the County Public Service and secretary to the County Executive
Committee.
Responsible for arranging the business, and keeping the minutes, of the county
executive committee.
Ensure efficient management of resources
Coordination of County Government activities.
Interpret, disseminate and oversee implementation of National and county
Government policies.
Convey the decisions of the Executive Committee to appropriate persons or
authorities.
Provide direction and guidance to public officers in the County.
Perform any other duties as directed by the County Executive committee.
Requirements
for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen.
Be in possession of Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
Have a masters degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
Have 10 years’ experience in a leadership position at senior management level.
Has undergone the Strategic Leadership Development Programme
Possess knowledge of organization and functions of Government.
Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework
of the Public Service.
Be a member of at least one professional Association or body.
Core
Competencies:
The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of
county Secretary:
Ability to portray and uphold a positive County/National image.
Being a visionary result oriented strategic thinker.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Terms of
Service: Contract
Salary
Scale: Kshs.
152,060 — 180,000 per month
House Allowance:
Kshs. 70,000 per month
Commuter
Allowance: Kshs. 24,000
Note.
All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following
institutions;
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EAC)
A recognized Credit Reference Bureau
A current membership Certificate of confirmation from the relevant professional
body.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted
candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity Cards,
Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
All
applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked
Confidential/County Secretary and addressed to:-
The Deputy
Governor,
Homa Bay County Government,
P.O Box 469-40300
Homa Bay
Applications
may also be hand delivered to the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 30th
October, 2013.
