Career: Deputy County Secretary- Migori County Government

Republic of Kenya

County Government of Migori

Office of the County Public Service Board

Migori County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant position as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 11 and section 235 and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 Sections 44,45, 50 51, 58 and 63

1. Deputy County Secretary

One (1) Post

MCPSB /101/2014

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
•To deputize the County Secretary
•Responsible for the supervision of support functions, administration and ensuring synergy within the Governor’s office so as to deliver results.
•Overseeing and co-coordinating the County’s procurement and warehousing functions and ensuring compliance with the Public procurement and Disposal act and regulations
•Providing strategic direction in the performance of the support and operations functions of the Governor’s office5. Co-coordinating the Governors internal and external audits
•Responsible for overseeing the financial service in line with Public Finance Management Act of the Governor’s office.
•Any other duties that may be assigned by the office of the Governor

(b) Requirements for Appointment
•Be a citizen of Kenya
•Hold a degree from a recognized university in Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Finance or other degree in a related field.
•Must have work experience of not less than 5 years, in administration, Financial management or Strategic management at a senior level.
•Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the constitution,
•Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and County Government Act 2012,
•Have ability to work in multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
•Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
•Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the national values and principles of governance as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.

(c) Terms of Service: Contract / Permanent

How to Apply:

1. All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and addressed to:

The Chairman,
Migori County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 365- 40400
Migori- Suna

2. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Msomi Teachers’ College on Migori.

3. All applications should reach the Chairman Migori County Public Service Board on or before Wednesday 30th October, 2014.

4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and Professional certificates and testimonials.

5. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearance:
•Tax compliance certificate from KRA
•Clearance certificate from HELB
•Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti corruption Commission (EACC)
•Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department

NB: Women, People living With Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply,

Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;

Migori County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer.