Principal Ward Administrator - 3 Posts

The role of Principal Ward Administrator (3 Posts) is a senior administrative position within the County Government of Kitui, focused on overseeing effective service delivery and local governance within a specific ward jurisdiction. This position is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service, and successful candidates must demonstrate proven merit and ability through work performance and results.

Salary Scale

Ksh. 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 x 2,920 – 64,030 x 3,080 – 67,110 x 3,540 – 70,650 x 3,690 – 74,340 x 3,890 – 78,230 x 3,900 – 82,130 x 4,010 – 86,140 x 4,060 – 90,200 p.m.

Terms of Service

Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

The Principal Ward Administrator will be responsible for:

• Overseeing effective service delivery in the area of jurisdiction.
• Developing programmes and projects to empower 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.
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles 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 linkages between the office and the community.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must meet the following criteria:

1. Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/Chief Ward Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years.
2. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science discipline, PLUS a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

OR

3. Hold a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences discipline, PLUS a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Possess a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.