Chairperson

Information about the Role

The Chairperson of the Nyamira County Public Service Board leads the body responsible for human resource management within the county government. The mandate of the Board, as per Section 59 of the County Government Acts 2012, includes establishing and abolishing offices, appointing personnel, and exercising disciplinary control over the County Public Service.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and abolish offices in the county public service.
• Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over, and remove, persons holding or acting in those offices as provided for under the Act.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the functions of the Board.
• Promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the county public service.
• Facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advise the county government on human resource management and development.
• Advise county government on implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Support the development and operationalization of County Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Make recommendations to the Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) on behalf of the County Government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for County Public Service employees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be a Kenya Citizen.
• Not be a state or public officer.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
• Have knowledge and working experience of not less than ten (10) years.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Has not, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly, or a member of the governing body of a political party.
• Has not been a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly.
• Has not been the holder of an office in any political organization that sponsors candidates.
• Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capabilities.
• Be a professional who demonstrates absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the diversity within the county.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Be visionary and strategic in approach.
• Have experience in organizational and/or human resource development. Senior public or private sector leadership will be an added advantage.
• Be a team player with ability to network.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.

Tenure and Terms of Service

• Tenure: Six (6) year non-renewable contract which may be on full time or part-time basis and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
• Remuneration: The remuneration and benefits for the Chairperson shall be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

How to Apply

All applications both manual and online should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport together with relevant testimonials and supporting documents. All applications should be clearly marked "Application for the position of Chairperson, County Public Service Board" and submitted in any of the following ways:

1. Hand delivery: Submit to the County Secretary and Head of Public Service, First Floor, County Headquarters, Monday to Friday (between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. E.A.T).

2. Online: Send via email to: cpsbselectionpanel@nyamira.go.ke

3. Post Office: Send via ordinary or registered mail to: The Chairperson, Selection Panel for the recruitment of Chairperson, Members and Secretary, Nyamira County Public Service Board, P.O. Box 434–40500, Nyamira.