Nairobi City County Decentralized Units Chief Officer Job in Kenya (KShs 200K - 260K)

Nairobi City County
 

Nairobi County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies in Nairobi City County Government
 

The Nairobi City County Public Service Board (NCPSB) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:
 

Chief Officers
 

Chief Officer, Decentralized Units

Job Group ‘S’ 

(1 Post)
 

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have at least 10 years’ experience in management at a senior level in the public service;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy/ Human Resource Management/ Development Management/ Strategic Management, Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be computer literate;
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya, the County Governments Act and other relevant Devolution laws;
• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills; and
• Proven merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advice the County Executive on all issues of Decentralization of County services;
• Steering the County in devolving its services to the grassroots/village level as envisaged in Kenyan Constitution 2010 and county strategic plan;
• Coordination of staff in the decentralized units;
• Ensuring an efficient customer care service in the County’s decentralized units;
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the National values and principles of good governance as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya; and
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Terms of Service: Contract
 

Remuneration

• Salary Scale: Kshs.120, 270 – Kshs.180,660 p.m.
• House Allowance: Kshs.60,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance:Kshs.20,000 p.m.

How to Apply
 

Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Nairobi City County
P.O. Box 30075-00100
Nairobi

Note: Important Information to all Applicants

• Applicants should be Kenyan citizens
• Applicants should meet requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Applicants are required to attach clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the Police.

Manual applications should be posted through the above address or delivered to the offices of County Public Service Board, City Hall 2nd floor, Room 212. 

Online applications should be sent through the CPSB website: countypsb@nairobi.go.ke
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday 31st October 2014 at 4.00 p.m.

NB: Nairobi City County is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified women and Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.