Busia County Chief Officer (Education and Vocational Training) Job in Kenya

County Government of Busia
 

County Public Service Board

Vacancy: Chief Officer – Education and Vocational Training 

Job Group ‘S’ 

(One Position)

Pursuant to Articles 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and Sections 45 (1) (a), 59 (1) (b) and 63 (1) of the County Governments Act No., 17 of 2012, the County Government of Busia wishes to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill a vacancy in the position of a Chief Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Chief Officer will be the authorized officer in respect of exercises of delegated power and shall be responsible to the County Executive Committee Member for the Department of Education and Vocational Training for:

1. The Administrative duties of the Department
2. Implementation of policies and development plans
3. Development and implementation of Strategic Plans
4. Formulation and implementation of effective programs to attain Vision 2030 and sector goals.
5. Promotion of the national values and principles of governance and the Principles of public Service referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Is a holder of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya. (A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.)
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of the 2010 on Leadership and integrity.
• Be a professional in good standing who has demonstrated absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conducts.
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five years in education Management and Administration.
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be a Visionary and a strategic thinker.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government to achieve its Vision.

Note

• The advertisement is open to applicants from both Public and Private sectors
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted

Interested applicants are required to get clearances from:
 

a) Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
 

b) Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
 

c) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
 

d) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Tax Compliance Certificate)
 

(Applicants MUST submit copies of valid clearance certificates as stated above together with their applications).
 

The County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons with disabilities and the youth to apply for the position.

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Salary: kshs.120,270 X 5902 – 126,172 X 6077 – 132,249 X 6252 – 138,501 X 6427 – 144,928 X 7152 – 152,060 X 13640 – 165,700 X 14,960 – 180,660 per month plus House Allowance of Kshs.56,000 and Commuter Allowance of kshs.20,000 per month.

How to apply
 

Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, giving full contacts of three referees and photocopies of relevant academic and professional certificates, a national identity card or passport and other relevant supporting documents.
 

All applications should be clearly marked “application for position of Chief Officer” on the top left hand side of the envelop and submitted in any of the following way:
 

Posted applications should be addressed to:
 

The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
Private bag, code 50400
Busia Kenya.
 

Hand delivery applications should be delivered at the reception desk of the County Public Service Board, Port Victoria House, County Government Annex, next to Ministry of Energy, Busia (and signed
for),during official working hours(8:00am to 5:00pm)from Monday to Friday

Applications should reach the secretary/CEO county public service board on or before 23rd February 2015.