Deputy County Secretary

Requirements for Appointment

For an officer to be appointed at this grade, one must;

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
  
• Served in a large organization for at least ten (10 years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Deputy Director of Administration or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service or Private Sector;
  
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution, Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
  
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance in the Public Service and a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to administrative function;
  
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
  
• Have knowledge and experience in financial management;
  
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
  
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
  
• Have a certificate in leadership and management lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution
  

Requirements for Appointment

For an officer to be appointed at this grade, one must;

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
  
• Served in a large organization for at least ten (10 years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Deputy Director of Administration or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service or Private Sector;
  
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution, Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
  
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance in the Public Service and a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to administrative function;
  
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
  
• Have knowledge and experience in financial management;
  
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
  
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
  
• Have a certificate in leadership and management lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution
  

1. Initiating, interpreting, implementing and reviewing administrative polices, strategies, procedures and programmes;
   
2. Coordinating, managing the general administrative functions in the County;
   
3. Assisting the County Secretary in overseeing service delivery in the County;
   
4. Liaising with the County Attorney on compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory regulations;
   
5. Laising with the County Public Service Board on compliance with National Values and Principles of good governance;
   
6. Assisting the County Secretary to respond to queries proceeding from the County Assembly in regard to County Government mandate;
   
7. Assisting the County Secretary in communicating County Executive Committee decisions to respective departments or action areas as directed;
   
8. Liaising County Chief Officers on maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the county public service ensuring that environmental, health and security are as per operational requirements;
   
9. Coordinating the management of the County departments by ensuring that monthly returns are made and action taken on matters arising thereof and general efficiency of the Public Service;
   
10. Assisting the County Secretary in planning and coordinating County meetings;
    
11. Overseeing the management of records and correspondence in the County Public Service;
    
12. Preparing and disseminating on regular basis reports relating to County Government mandate;
    
13. Preparing proposals on areas to be considered for legislation by the County Assembly or policy papers for consideration by the County Executive Committee.