The Chief Officer for Agriculture, Livestock, and Aquaculture Development is a senior administrative role reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member. As the Accounting and Authorized Officer, the successful candidate will oversee the department's day-to-day administration, coordination, strategic policy direction, and financial management to ensure effective service delivery in alignment with county goals and National Values.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day administration and coordination of the respective county department as provided under section 46 of the County Governments Act.
- Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department.
- Implementing policies and programs within the department.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans and sector development goals, including performance management.
- Formulating and implementing effective programs to attain Vision 2030.
- Promoting and ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Overseeing the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans, and programs.
- Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County, other Counties, and the Private Sector.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant Executive Committee Member from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen (Attach ID).
- Possession of KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates).
- Be in possession of a first degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Have ten (10) years of relevant professional experience; and at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position at a Senior Management level in a Public Service or Private Sector Organization (Attach evidence).
- Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, and financial analysis.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the Values and Principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and an understanding of Vision 2030.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Terms and Remuneration
- Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) guidelines.
- Terms of Employment: Contract basis.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit/post a duly filled Employment Application Form which can be accessed on the County website: www.nyeri.go.ke. All applications (hand-delivered or through the post office) should be received on or before 13th April, 2026, at 5.00pm.
Address to:
THE SECRETARY
NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES
P.O. BOX 90-10100
NYERI
CELL PHONE: 0745342000
