Director of County Administration Job in Kenya

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Initiation, interpretation, implementation and review of policies, strategies, procedures and programme.
Coordination, management and supervision of general functions in the County.
Coordination of public service reforms.
Overseeing service delivery in the County.
Oversee development of programmes and projects to empower the community.
Coordination and facilitation of citizen participation in policies, plans and delivery of services; facilitation of intra- and inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions.
Oversee safe custody of county government assets.
Coordination and liaison with other directorates and departments in the county.
Ensure compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with national values and principles of good governance.
Exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Board under section
Coordination of development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.
Ensure development and review of departmental annual work plans and budgets.
Management of departmental performance.
Ensure compliance with principles and values of good governance.
Management of departmental assets and finances.
Overall management and development of staff.
Coordinating Government business.
Coordinating activities touching on SAGAs within departments.
Coordinating and ensuring timely response to County Assembly business and preparation of departmental statements, briefs and reports.
Ensuring integrity and ethical conduct within the department.
Ensuring security of Government assets.
Chairing directorate and departmental meetings.
Coordinating administrative matters in departments.
Representing the chief officer in various meetings and stakeholders’ fora.
Facilitating mobilization of resources for effective public service delivery.
Preparation of County Government functions briefs and programmes.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Work experience of twelve (12) 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 or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent qualification lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Advanced Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the administration.