Job Description
Chief Officer, Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Job Group ‘S’- 1 post. (Advert No. 2/2022)
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member, the Officers will be the Accounting and Authorized Officer for the Department and will also be responsible for the following;
i) General administration and coordination of the respective County Department.
ii) Developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, Sector Plans and Budgets.
iii) Overseeing management of Departmental resources, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and Programmes.
iv) Formulating and implementing effective programs aligned to County visions and sector goals
v) Implementing and monitoring of the Performance Management system.
vi) Ensuring that Departmental staff are capacity built for effective service delivery.
vii) Organizing and coordinating consultative forums with Stakeholders
viii) Promoting National Values and Principles of Good Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
ix) Ensuring effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and regulations
x) Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
i) Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii) Be in possession of a first degree in a relevant field from a University recognized in Kenya.
iii) Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a Senior Management position in Public Service or Private Sector.
iv) Demonstrate understanding of Devolved Governance.
v) Be a strategic and result oriented individual and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
vi) Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning and Financial analysis.
vii) Demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and Kenya Vision 2030.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.