Duties and Responsibilities:-

The secretary shall be;

• The Chief Executive Officer and Head of the secretariat of the board.
• The Secretary to the County Public Service Board.
• The Accounting Officer to the County Public Service Board.
• 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 decisions of the board to concerned parties.
• Providing guidance and advice to the Secretariat on matters of Ethics and Good Governance.
• Providing strategic leadership for effective delivery of Board’s mandates as per the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.
• Preparing regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
• Promoting Public Service values and Principles in the County Government.
• Responsible for day-to-day administration of the secretariat and welfare of staff.
• Performing any other duty as assigned by the Board.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Have a minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Kenya.
• Be a Certified Public Secretary in good professional standing.
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than Five (5) years of service in public service, senior administration or management level.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six(6) of the Constitution by attaching the clearance certificates from the following institutions;
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission(EACC)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

How To Apply

Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of ID card, academic and professional certificates should be submitted in a sealed envelope on or before 14th November, 2023 at 4.30pm and addressed to:

The Selection Panel for the recruitment of the Secretary to the County Public Service Board, County Government of Kwale,
P.O Box 4-80403,
KWALE.

For hand delivery, drop the application to the County Secretary’s Office, 1st floor, Kwale County Government Headquarters.

For online applications, use email address below; selectionpanel.scpsb@kwale.go.ke

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National
• Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
• The County Government of Kwale is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other Disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
• Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.