Deputy County Secretary Job at Turkana County in Kenya June 2014
Turkana County Government
County Public Service Board
The Turkana County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following position:
Deputy County Secretary
Job Group “S”
1 Post
The Deputy County Secretary will be deployed at the County Head-quarters and the incumbent will be the Principal Deputy to the County Secretary.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist the County Secretary in providing strategic leadership and policy direction;
- Formulation and dissemination of policies, programmes and strategic plans;
- Representing the County Secretary in various meetings and in stakeholder fora;
- Assist the County Secretary in the Supervision, management and development of the County Public Service.
- Co-ordination and mobilization of resources for effective public service delivery;
- Closely monitor and evaluate implementation of County Government policies, programmes, strategic plans and performance contracts.
- Preparation of County functions, briefs, statements, reports and programmes;
- Ensuring integrity and ethical conduct within the sectoral area;
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements and competencies
For appointment to this post, the person should be;
- A Kenyan citizen
- Be in possession of a first degree in social sciences or Public Administration from a recognized university (A Masters Degree with emphasis in Public Administration or related field will be an added advantage);
- Have a working experience of not less than seven (7) years in senior level management and leadership position in a large public/private organization.
- Deep and direct understanding of administrative characteristics unique to arid and semi-arid lands and in particular pastoralists’ areas and their challenges.
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership and managerial qualities required at this level;
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the County development policies, goals, objectives and ability to integrate them into the County’s decentralized function;
- Personal qualities of leadership and integrity, consistent with the principles of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010
- Understand the diversity within the county.
- Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
Terms of service:
The salary and allowances attached to this post is as follows:
- 5 year contract
- Salary Scale Kshs.120,270 – 302,980 p.m.
- House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000,
- Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000,
- Annual leave allowance p.a,
- Medical cover.
How to Apply
Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Turkana County
P.O. Box 05-30500
Lodwar
County Public Service Board
Turkana County
P.O. Box 05-30500
Lodwar
OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway.
To reach the office before the close of business on 20th June, 2014
Important information to all candidates;
- Applicants are advised to apply for only one position
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
- Women and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply