Job Description
WARD ADMINISTRATOR, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 06’ (N), FOUR (4) POSTS
a) Mwingi North Sub County
Tseikuru Ward
Muumoni Ward
b) Kitui Central Sub County
Mulango Ward
c) Kitui East Sub County
Endau Malalani Ward
Salary Scale: Ksh. 58,360 × 2,750 – 61,110 × 2,920 – 64,030 × 3,080 – 67,110 × 3,540 – 70,650
× 3,690 – 74,340 × 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
Requirement for Appointment
i. Be a Citizen of Kenya;
ii. Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer/ Chief Ward Administrator for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
iii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business
Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Science plus
a Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Business
Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science plus
a Supervisory Management course or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iv. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
v. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Overseeing effective service delivering in the area of jurisdiction;
ii. Developing programmes and projects to empower the community;
iii. Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and
delivery of services;
iv. Facilitating intergovernmental relations and conflict resolutions;
v. Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
vi. Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of
jurisdiction;
vii. Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements;
viii. Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance;ix. Coordinating citizen participation in governance in the area of jurisdiction;
x. Enhancing administrative capacity for effective functions and governance at the local level;
xi. Identifying development projects;
xii. Disseminating information to the public; and
xiii. Providing linkage between the office and the community.