Job Description
DEPUTY COUNTY SECRETARY – CPSB 02 – ONE (1) POST. | Advert No 1/2023
Salary Scale: Kshs. 133,870 x 6,570 – 140,440 x 6,770 – 147,210 x 6960 - 154,170 x 7,160 – 161,330 x
7,810 – 169,140 x 7,810 – 169,140 x 13,680 – 182,820 x 14,980 – 197,800 p.m.
Allowances as prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
The Deputy County Secretary shall report to the County Secretary.
Duties and responsibilities
(i) Initiating, interpreting, implementing and reviewing administrative polices, strategies, procedures
and programmes;
(ii) Coordinating, managing the general administrative functions in the County;
(iii) Assisting the County Secretary in overseeing service delivery in the County;
(iv) Liaising with the County Attorney on compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory regulations;
(v) Liaising with the County Public Service Board on compliance with National Values and Principles
of good governance;
(vi) Assisting the County Secretary to respond to queries proceeding from the County Assembly in
regard to County Government mandate;
(vii) Assisting the County Secretary in communicating County Executive Committee decisions to
respective departments or action areas as directed;
(viii) Liaising County Chief Officers on maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the county public
service ensuring that environmental, health and security are as per operational requirements;
(ix) Coordinating the management of the County departments by ensuring that monthly returns are
made and action taken on matters arising thereof and general efficiency of the Public Service;
(x) Assisting the County Secretary in planning and coordinating County meetings;
(xi) Overseeing the management of records and correspondence in the County Public Service;
(xii) Preparing and disseminating on regular basis reports relating to County Government mandate;
(xiii) Preparing proposals on areas to be considered for legislation by the County Assembly or policy
papers for consideration by the County Executive Committee.
Requirements for Appointment
For an officer to be appointed at this grade, one must;
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Served in a large organization for at least ten (10 years, three (3) of which should have been at the
level of Deputy Director of Administration or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public
service or Private Sector;
iii. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management or any
other relevant field from a recognized Institution, Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added
advantage;
iv. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance
in the Public Service and a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability
to relate them to administrative function;
v. Have good interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate capacity to work under
pressure to meet deadlines;
vi. Have knowledge and experience in financial management;
vii. Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
viii. Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
ix. Have a certificate in leadership and management lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized
institution;
Terms of Employment: Contract of 3 years renewable.