Ward Administrator [2] / County Administrative Officer [2]

Salary Scale

Kshs. 34,420 x 1,300 - 35,720 x 1,380 - 37,100 x 1,390 - 38,490 x 1,460 - 39,950 x 1,470 - 41,420 x 1,470 - 42,890 x 1,520 - 44,410 x 1,710 - 46,120 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

County Headquarters

• Carrying out general administrative duties.
• Coordinating the enforcement of county laws.
• Ensuring security of county government property, assets, facilities, and inventory.
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities.
• Overseeing transport management.
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation.
• Overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture.
• Overseeing facilitation of meetings, conferences, and other special events.
• Supervising general maintenance of buildings and furniture.

Field Administration

• Establishing networks and linkages with the relevant stakeholders.
• Handling public concerns and issues.
• Monitoring and evaluating community projects.
• Facilitating mobilization of resources at the local level.
• Facilitating citizen participation in development activities.
• Overseeing occupational health and safety issues.
• Promoting ethics and principles of good governance.
• Analyzing and compiling data on developmental activities.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders in organizing citizen public participation forums.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• 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.
• Certificate in computer applications.