Job Description
LCPSB/ADV/2021/8
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must:
i. Be a Kenyan citizen.
ii. Have Served in the grade of Principal Administrator/Principal Ward Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in the public service or private Sector;
iii. Have Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science from an institution recognized in Kenya;
iv. A Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business
Administration/Management Community Development or any other Social Sciences from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
v. Demonstrated good understanding of Devolution, the County Development
objectives/ National Goals Policies and Vision is desirable;
vi. Have certificate of Senior Management Course;
vii. Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
viii. Proven knowledge and proficiency in computer applications;
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
i. Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units in the
Sub-County;
ii. Organizing, coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in the Sub County including Ward Administration Units;
iii. Implementing and maintaining effective service delivery standards;
iv. Providing and maintaining infrastructures and facilities of Public Sector;
v. Facilitating and coordinating citizen participation in development of policies and delivery of service;
vi. Preparing progress reports for management in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensuring timely submission;
vii. Disseminating information to the public and providing linkage between the
office of the Sub-County Administrator and the community;
viii. Participating in development of the annual work plan budget and policies,
ensuring strict compliance with the relevant statutes;
ix. Articulate implementation and compliance with Articles 10 (on National Values and Principles of Governance) and 232 (on Values and Principles of Public Service) of the
Constitution to the citizens;
x. Promotion and coordination of peacebuilding and conflict resolution;
xi. Exercising functions and powers delegated by the Public Service Board under Section 86 of the County Governments Act;
xii. Coordination of disaster management and emergency response activities in
the sub-county in collaboration with other government agencies.
xiii. Mobilize revenue collection and play a critical role in building personal
accounts and business register of ratepayers and business people in the sub-county;
xiv. Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the sub-county;
xv. Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and interested candidates should download and dully fill job application form
provided on our website www.lamu.go.ke together with required documents and send to:
The Secretary
Lamu County Public Service Board
P. O. Box 536-80500
Lamu.
Applicants must attach photocopies of the following documents:
➢ National Identity Card;
➢ Academic & Professional Certificates and Testimonials;
➢ Copies of clearance certificates from:
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID);
• Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and respective professional bodies.
➢ Any other relevant supporting documents.
Important information
➢ The applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before
8th October 2021
➢ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
➢ Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
➢ Youth, Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.