County Chief Officer
County Government of Turkana
Ort der Stelle
Turkana County
Job-Details
Job Summary
Requirements and competencies for appointment: -
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Be in possession of a first degree in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in a Senior Management position in Public Service or Private Sector.
- Demonstrate understanding of Devolved Governance.
- Be a strategic and result oriented individual and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
- Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning and Financial analysis.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and Kenya Vision 2030.
- Have Effective Communication Skills. Responsibilities
- Reports to the respective County Executive Committee member.
- The Officer will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer for the respective County
- Department and will also be responsible for the following:
- General administration and coordination of the respective County Department.
- Administration and management of Human Resource functions.
- Development, implementation and review of policies, Sector Plans and Budgets.
- Overseeing management of Departmental resources, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and Programmes.
- Formulation and implementation of effective programs aligned to the CIDP.
- Implementation and monitoring of the Performance Management system in the respective County Department.
- Perform such functions as may be delegated by the County Public Service Board.
- Ensure efficient management of resources and co-ordination of the sectors activities.
- Interpret, disseminate and oversee implementation of national values and County Government policies in the sector.
- Undertake the responsibility enlisted in Sec. 149(1) (2) of the public Finance Management Act, 2014 (Revised).
- Undertake the responsibilities enlisted in Sec. 44, 45, 46 and 48 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
- Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, Annual and any Ad-hoc reports.
- Promotion of National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Ensure effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
