Sub-county Administrator Jobs at Kirinyaga County Public Service Board

SUB-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – JOB GROUP CPSB ‘04’ – TWO (2) POSTS
Job Ref: KCPSB/AMD/SC/06/18/09/25
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
The Sub- County Administrator will be responsible to Chief Officer Education
and Public Service for the following.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Organizing, coordinating, managing and supervising the general
administrative functions in the Sub-County;
 Liaising with the National Government staff at the Sub-County level.
 Implementing and maintaining effective service delivery standards;
 Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
 Providing and maintaining infrastructures and facilities of Public Sector;
 Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in development of policies
and delivery of service;
 Preparing progress reports for management in accordance with approved
reporting formats and ensuring timely submission;
 Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of all Sub- County
activities;
 Participating in development of the annual work plan budget and policies,
ensuring strict compliance with the relevant statutes;
 Ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Good
Governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya,
2012;
 Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved unit in the
Sub-County;
 Ensuring efficient management of resources and co-ordination of County
Government resources; and,
 Performing any other function as may be directed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
 Be a Kenyan Citizen
 Have vast knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than of
8 year, of which at least 4 years in a senior position in Administration and
Management in the Public Service or Private Sector.
 Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Public
Administration, Business Management/ Administration, Strategic
management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 Fulfilled all the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,
 Proven communication, proficiency in computer applications and report
writing skills; and have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines
 Demonstrated thorough understanding of Devolution, the County
Development objectives/ National Goals policies and Vision
 Have thorough knowledge of structural, legislative and regulatory framework
of the Public Service and Administration
 Have ability to work under in a multi-ethic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity
 Leadership/ Management course will be an added advantage
 Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence as
reflected in work performance and results.
 Membership of any relevant Professional body will have an added advantage.
 Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as
outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
 Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.