County Chief Officer- Education, Social Services and Gender at Laikipia County Government

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have vast knowledge and experience of not less than ten [10] years in the field relevant, five[5] of which should have been at a senior/ managerial position in a large organization;
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented;
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skill;
• Have capacity twork under pressure tmeet strict timelines;
• Have the ability twork in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Officer will be the authorized officer and accounting officer in a specified department and shall be responsible tthe respective County Executive Committee Member.

Specific duties will include:

• Administration of a county department;
• Formulation and implementation of programs tattain Vision2030;
• Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development plans;
• Implementation of policies and regulations;
• Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of Good Governance and Values and Principles of Public Service as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time ttime.