Principal Ward Administrator Job in Kenya - County Government of Kitui

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

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

  • Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/Chief Ward Administrator for 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 PLUSa 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 Sciences PLUS a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Computer Application Skills 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 inter-governmental relations and conflicts 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 project;
  • Disseminating information to the Public; and
  • Providing linkages between the office and the community.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

  • The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
  • Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
  • Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.