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Sub County Administrators – 8 Posts

SUB COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 04’ (Q), EIGHT (8) POSTS

  • Mwingi North Sub County
  • Mwingi Central Sub County
  • Mwingi West Sub County
  • Kitui West Sub County
  • Kitui Rural Sub County
  • Kitui Central Sub County
  • Kitui East Sub County
  • Kitui South Sub County

Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Citizen of Kenya;
  • Served in the grade of Assistant Director Administration Services/ Deputy Sub County Administrator, for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
  • Served in the grade of Principal Administration Officer/ Principal Ward Administrator for a minimum period of seven (7) years;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
  • iv. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 124,630 × 6,070 – 130,700 × 6,370 – 137,070 p.m.
  • Ensuring service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Facilitating mobilization and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
  • Facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Facilitating intra and inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
  • Overseeing safe custody of government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
  • Identifying development projects;
  • Disseminating information to the public; and
  • Providing linkage between the office and the community.

Deputy Sub County Administrator – 2 Posts

DEPUTY SUB COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 05’ (P), TWO (2) POSTS

  • Kitui West Sub County
  • Kitui Central Sub County

Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 × 3,220 – 93,420 × 4,520 – 97,940 × 4,920 – 102,860 × 5,070 – 107,930 × 5,300 – 113,230 × 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Requirement for Appointment

  • Be a Citizen of Kenya;
  • Served in the grade of Principal Administration Office/ Principal Ward Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Overseeing service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
  • Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
  • Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions;
  • Overseeing safe custody of County Government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Liaising with relevant stake holders to organize public fora on development review of policies, strategies and guidelines;
  • Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
  • Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
  •  Identifying development projects;
  • Disseminating information to the public; and
  • Providing linkage between the office and the community

Ward Administrators – 4 Posts

WARD ADMINISTRATOR, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 06’ (N), FOUR (4) POSTS

  • Mwingi North Sub County Tseikuru Ward Muumoni Ward
  • Kitui Central Sub County Mulango Ward
  • Kitui East Sub County Endau Malalani Ward

Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 × 2,750 – 61,110 × 2,920 – 64,030 × 3,080 – 67,110 × 3,540 – 70,650 × 3,690 – 74,340 × 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 p.m.

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Requirement for Appointment

  • Be a Citizen of Kenya;
  • Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/ Chief Ward Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Science plus a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science plus a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
  • Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
  • Facilitating intergovernmental relations and conflict resolutions;
  • Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
  • Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;
  • Coordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction;
  • Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
  • Identifying development projects;
  • Disseminating information to the public; and
  • Providing linkage between the office and the community.

Village Administrators – 7 Posts

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR III, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 11’ (H), SEVEN (7) POSTS

  • Mwingi Central Sub County
  • Ngiluni Village, Mui Ward
  • Waita Village, Waita Ward
  • Wingemi Village, Nuu Ward
  • Kitui West Sub County
  • Maseki Village, Matinyani Ward
  • Kitui Rural Sub County
  • Mbusyani Village, Kisasi Ward
  • Kitui Central Sub County
  • Kalundu Village, Township Ward
  • Kitui East Sub County
  • Kilonzo Village, Nzambani Ward

Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450× 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.

Requirement for Appointment

  • Be a Citizen of Kenya;
  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from a recognized institution; and
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Ward Administrator, the Village Administrator will be responsible for;
  • Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the village unit;
  • Generating proposals to assist in developing policies and plans;
  • Ensuring effective service delivery;
  • Coordinating development activities to empower the community;
  • Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of public service
  • Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in the development of policies and service delivery;
  • Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the local level; and
  • Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Method of Application

NOTE: Other benefits will be as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya (SRC-K)

How to Apply

Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:

The Board Secretary,
Kitui County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.


Important information to all applicants

  • Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before 14th March, 2024;
  • Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted;
  • Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Credit Reference Bureau
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigation

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, birth certificate, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during the interviews;

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents;

Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews; and

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The County Government of Kitui is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge commission for its recruitment services. Qualified youth, women, persons with disability and those from minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Affirmative action as stipulated in the Constitution shall be applied.

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