Job Description
Kiambu County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under
Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the
Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012
outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or
act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and
urban areas within the County and to confirm appointments.”
Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, the Board invites
applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for the
positions listed below in the Department of Administration & Public Service.
1. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES JOB GROUP “P” (CPSB 05) TWELVE
(12) POSTS
Reports to Deputy Director Administration Services/ Sub-County Administrator
Duties and Responsibilities
• Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction
• Developing programs and projects to empower the community.
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of
policies plans and delivery of services.
• Facilitating inter-governmental relation and conflict resolutions
• Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of
jurisdiction.
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and department in the
area of jurisdiction.
• Ensuring compliance with legal statutory and regulatory requirement.
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principals of good
governance
• Coordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction.
• Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance
at the local level.
• Identifying development projects.
• Disseminating information to the public.
• Providing linkage between the office and the community.
Requirements for Appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Principal Administration Officer /
Principal Ward Administrator or its equivalent for a minimum period of three
(3) years or in comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or
Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration /
Management, Community Development, or any other social sciences from
a recognized institution;
• Master Degree in any of the following – Public Administration, Business
Administration/ Management, Community Development or any social
science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Management Course will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence
in work performance;
2. SENIOR WARD ADMINISTRATOR /SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER JOB
GROUP “L” (CPSB 08) EIGHT (8) POSTS
Reports to Deputy Director Administration Services/ Sub-County Administrator
Duties and responsibilities
The Officer will perform the following duties and responsibilities at the ward level
• Overseeing transport management;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;
• Supervising provision of security and office services;
• Supervising records management and support services within the ward;
• Handling public concerns and issue;
• Managing utilities and office accommodation;
• Managing of premises, assets and insurance policies;
• Facilitating citizen participation in development activities;
• Handling occupational health and safety issues;
• Facilitating mobilization of resources at the local level;
• Collecting and collating data of developmental activities;
• Disseminating information to the public;
Requirements for Appointment
The officer must have:-
• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Administration Officer I or its equivalent
for a minimum period of Three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines: - Public Administration,
Business Administration / Management, Community Development, or any
other Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
OR
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Business
Administration / Management, Community Development, or any other
Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Administrative Officers examination (PSCK) will be an added advantage;
• Certificate course in computer application from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.