Secretary/ CEO Job in Kenya - County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities.

The Secretary/ CEO will be responsible to the Board for the Administration and Management of its Resources, Activities and Programmes. Specific duties and responsibilities include: –

  • Facilitating, coordinating and ensuring execution of the Board’s mandate;
  • Accounting and Authorized Officer of the Board;
  • Overall in-charge of the Secretariat;
  • Planning and Budgeting for the Board;
  • Custodian of all Records, Assets and Minutes of the Board;
  • Implementing decisions of the Board;
  • Preparing both periodic and adhoc reports;
  • Preparing the Agenda for Board meetings in consultation with the Chairperson of the Board and taking minutes;
  • Initiating programmes and activities for staff performance and reward management;
  • Preparing and submitting programmes and strategies necessary for achievement of Board’s mandate for the approval of the Board;
  • Liaising with external and internal stakeholders; and
  • Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board.

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Master’s degree, preferably in Law, Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration/Management, Economics or Finance or any relevant Social Science from a recognized University;
  • Have ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Management level in Human Resource Management or related field, in a large organization;
  • Have attended Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the County Government’s Mandate, Vision, Mission as well as Vision 2030;
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to tenets of Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
  • Demonstrate a high degree of Administrative and Leadership capabilities;
  • Must be a Certified Secretary (CS) and a member of Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in good standing;

How to Apply

Applications must be made in writing and should be clearly marked “Application for Secretary/Chief Executive Officer to County Public Service Board” on the right-hand corner of the envelope and
Hand Delivered or sent through Courier to the Chairperson’s Office located at Western Regional Commissioner’s Offices, Block ‘B’ – 2nd Floor and addressed to:
THE CHAIRPERSON
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100 KAKAMEGA

OR

  • Applications may also be submitted online with the relevant attachments and emailed to chairpersoncpsb@kakamega.go.ke.
  • All applications should be received on or before 18th March 2026 at 5.00 pm.
  • Each application MUST be accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, other relevant supporting documents and copies of clearances from KRA, CRB, CID, EACC and HELB.
  • Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.