Latest Jobs in Kenya:Council of Governors Council Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

Council of Governors Job Opportunities

Background: The Council of Governors (CoG) is established under Section 19 of the Inter governmental Relations Act 2012 with the mandate to provide a mechanism for consultation amongst County Governments, share information on performance of the counties in execution of their functions, facilitate capacity building for governors, and consider reports from other intergovernmental forums on national and county interests amongst other functions (Section 20).
The Council operates under Sectoral committees which define engagement with The National Government agencies and other stakeholders.

Council Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

The Secretary / Chief Executive Officer is the Accounting officer of the Council of Governor’s and is responsible for the administrative, managerial and other activities of the council.

He/She will serve as a Secretary to the Council of Governors.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Implement the decisions of the Council;
• Facilitate, coordinate and ensure execution of the Council’s mandate;
• Responsible for administration and management of the secretariat resources.;
• Resources mobilization for the Council’s activities both from national budget and other sources;
• Strengthening strategic collaborations, linkages and partnerships and donor support;
• Formulating and implementing authorization mechanisms;
• Directing, organizing and administering programmes, projects and other affairs of the Council;
• Promoting and encouraging private sector involvement in the Council’s affairs;
• Overseeing the development of short, medium and long term implementation plans activities, infrastructure, staff and budget requirements of the Secretariat;
• Overseeing the Council’s technical and operational affairs including team leadership, research, capacity building, budget and financial management, human and technical resources;
• Liaising with government at County and National level on various issues on behalf of the Council;
• Liaison with members in accordance with Executive Committee directions on day to day administration and management of the affairs of the Council;
• Implementing and monitoring policies, strategies and decisions of the Committee;
• Developing policies, tools and guidelines designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Council operations; and
• Supporting the Council through leadership with education and training support.
• Attend all CoG meetings as secretary.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Hold a Master’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Should have 10 years’ experience and knowledge in any of the following: Public Administration and Management or Law or Human Resource Management or Economics and Financial Management
• Demonstrate appreciation of devolution
• Meets the requirement of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• This is a high level position and the person is expected to possess the following competencies:-
• Leadership qualities
• Strategic thinking
• Problem solving and analysis skills
• Decision making
• Performance Management
• Results driven management
• Innovativeness
• Strong Communications and Interpersonal Skills
• Influencing and Adapting to Changing Environments
• Integrity and Ethical Values

Terms and Conditions of Service: These will be in accordance with the Council of Governors Salary guidelines.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and a copy of ID to describe interest and relevance to the position to hrcog@cog.go.ke by 30th July 2015.

For detailed job description please visit the Council of Governors’ website: www.cog.go.ke