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County Executive Committee Member Job at Kiambu County Government

Pursuant to Section 35, 36, and 45 of the County Government Act 2012, the Governor, County Government of Kiambu hereby invites applications from qualified, result oriented and self motivated citizens to fill the vacancies in the following Departments as County Executive Committee Members.

• Roads, Transport and Public Works
• Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
• Finance and Economic Planning
• Health Services
• Education, Gender, Culture and Social Services
• Youth, Sports, ICT and Communication
• Energy, Water, Environment and Natural Resources
• Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development
• Administration and Public Service
• Trade, Tourism, Co-operatives and Enterprise Development

Duties for the County Executive Committee Member Job

• To supervise the administration and delivery of services in the respective departments of the County Government and all decentralized units and agencies in the County;
• Implement County legislation;
• Implement within the County, national legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires;
• Manage and co-ordinate the functions of the County administration and its department;
• Provide the County Assembly with the full and regular reports on matters relating to the County;
• May advise the Governor on matters within his/her area of jurisdiction;

County Executive Committee Member Job Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Masters degree will be an added advantage;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is seeking to be considered;
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County;
• Should not hold any other State or Public Office;
• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker;
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government achieve her vision. Terms of Service: Contract Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and any other supporting documents.
The applicants should indicate the position applied for on top of the envelope and address it to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU

Hand delivered applications should be dropped in the specific box provided for on the first floor Thika Sub-County offices (at the County Public Service Board offices – Room 103) between 8.00 a.m and 5.00 p.m on weekdays.
Applicants should seek clearance from and attach copies or evidence thereof of the CURRENT (valid in 2017) documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should be received on or before the 15th September, 2017

Note:

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo vetting and approval by the county assembly prior to their appointment.