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Assistant Director Administration Services (12 Positions)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES JOB GROUP “P” (CPSB 05) TWELVE (12) POSTS

Reports to Deputy Director Administration Services/ Sub-County Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction
• Developing programs and projects to empower the community.
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies plans and delivery of services.
• Facilitating inter-governmental relation and conflict resolutions
• Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction.
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and department in the area of jurisdiction.
• Ensuring compliance with legal statutory and regulatory requirement.
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principals 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.
• Providing linkage between the office and the community.

Requirements for Appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Principal Administration Officer / Principal Ward Administrator or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years or in comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration / Management, Community Development, or any other social sciences from a recognized institution;
• Master Degree in any of the following – Public Administration, Business Administration/ Management, Community Development or any social science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Management Course will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance;

Senior Ward Administrator /Senior Administration Officer (8 Positions)

SENIOR WARD ADMINISTRATOR /SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER JOB GROUP “L” (CPSB 08) EIGHT (8) POSTS

Reports to Deputy Director Administration Services/ Sub-County Administrator

Duties and responsibilities

The Officer will perform the following duties and responsibilities at the ward level

• Overseeing transport management;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;
• Supervising provision of security and office services;
• Supervising records management and support services within the ward;
• Handling public concerns and issue;
• Managing utilities and office accommodation;
• Managing of premises, assets and insurance policies;
• Facilitating citizen participation in development activities;
• Handling occupational health and safety issues;
• Facilitating mobilization of resources at the local level;
• Collecting and collating data of developmental activities;
• Disseminating information to the public;

Requirements for Appointment

The officer must have:-

• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Administration Officer I or its equivalent for a minimum period of Three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration / Management, Community Development, or any other Social Sciences from a recognized institution;

OR

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration / Management, Community Development, or any other Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Administrative Officers examination (PSCK) will be an added advantage;
• Certificate course in computer application from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Method of Application

All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board County Government of Kiambu P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU

NOTE:

• ALL applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
• Applications should reach the Board on or before Friday 22nd September, 2023.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following institutions:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• CountyGovernmentofKiambuisanequalopportunityemployer,women, youth and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• TheBoardandtheCountyGovernmentofKiambuarecommittedtoZero tolerance to Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases to the Police