Deputy Subcounty Administrator (5 Posts)

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to recruit five (5) Deputy Subcounty Administrators. This is a crucial permanent role responsible for overseeing service delivery, community empowerment, and effective governance at the local level within the assigned area of jurisdiction.

Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Subcounty Administrator will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and community development functions, including:

• Overseeing service delivery in the area of jurisdiction.
• Developing programmes and projects aimed at empowering the community.
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans, and delivery of services.
• Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolutions.
• Overseeing safe custody of County Government assets in the area of jurisdiction.
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to organize public fora on development review of policies, strategies, and guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance.
• 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

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Principal Administration Office/ Principal Ward Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector.
• Education:
  • 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.
• Certifications/Training:
  • Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Diploma in advance Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.