Kiambu County
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RE ADVERTISEMENT OF COUNTY CHIEF OFFICERS

Kiambu County

📍 Location

Kiambu, Kenya

💼 Type

Full-time

📅 Posted

about 21 hours ago

⏰ Deadline

16 Sep 2026

GovernmentSenior Level

Job Description

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COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P. O BOX 2362-00900

KIAMBU

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSITIONS OF COUNTY CHIEF OFFICERS

JG ‘CPSB 02’(‘S’)

The County Public Service Board (CPSB) of Kiambu is a body corporate established under

Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the

Constitution of Kenya,

Section 59 of the County Governments Act, 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB being

to among others: “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service

including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the County and to confirm

appointments.”

Pursuant to the provisions under Section 45 (1) of County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012,

the Board wishes to recruit competent and highly qualified persons to the positions of

County Chief Officers as follows;

Chief Officer
Administration
Chief Officer
Revenue, Supply Chain Management & Internal Audit
Chief Officer
Livestock, Veterinary Services and Fisheries
Chief Officer
Cooperative Development
Chief Officer
Water

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for the

above positions.

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A.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member, the Officers will be

the responsible for the following;

Administration of the county department;
Ensure effective service delivery through implementation of laid out policies and

regulations;

Implementing County Executive Committee resolutions as guided by the Executive

Committee Member;

Implementing policies and Development plans;
Developing and implementing Strategic Plans in consultation with the Executive

Committee Member;

Ensure promotion of national values and principles of governance and values and

principles of public service as outlined in the constitution of Kenya 2010;

Performing duties of an Accounting Officer in Public Finance Management;
Performing duties of an Authorized Office in Human Resource Management.

B.

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen;
Hold a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Master’s degree or higher academic

Qualifications

from a university recognized in

Kenya will be an added advantage;

Have at least five (5) years knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in the

field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is applying for

consideration;

Membership of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good

standing;

Possess general knowledge of the County Government and its functions;
Demonstrate an understanding of the County goals, policies and developmental

objectives;

Demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of

financial management and strategic people management skills and;

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership

and integrity.

C. Core

Competencies

Ability to portray and uphold national values and principles of good governance;
Be a visionary result oriented strategic thinker;

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Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and

respect for diversity;

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
Proactive and capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
Computer literate.

D.

Terms of Service

Contract

Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

How to Apply

All applicants should submit their applications cover letter together with copies of

their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of

three referees. academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national

identity card or passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:

Allan N. Mwaura

Chairman

County Public Service Board

County Government of Kiambu

P O Box 2362 - 00900

KIAMBU

NOTE:

ALL applications should either be mailed or hand delivered in a sealed

envelope, clearly marked on top of the envelope the position applied for,

and dropped in the specific box provided at the County Public Service

Board offices at Town Hall, Room 103, First Floor, Thika Town between 8.00

a.m. and 5.00 p.m on weekdays. Similar information about the positions,

mode of application among other details is available in the County

Government of Kiambu website: www. Kiambu.go.ke

Applications should reach the Board on or before Thursday, 28

th

March,

2024.

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Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity

card, academic and professional certificates and submit clearance from

the following institutions:

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
County Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women,

youth and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

The Board and the County Government of Kiambu is a corruption free zone.

We caution candidates not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators

who solicit for money with a promise to secure them jobs in the County. The

Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such

unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases to the Police.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Kiambu County website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kiambu County does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.

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