Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012,
the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill
the following vacant positions.
A). DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
1) ADMINISTRATION OFFICER II, JOB GROUP CPSB 10/‘J’ – (17 POSTS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x
1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed within
an administrative unit known as Ward and will work under the supervision and guidance of SubCounty Administrator.
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
i. Coordinating all activities of County Government in their area of jurisdiction;
ii. Implementing key performance targets of the respective Sub County Administrator;
iii. Performing general administrative duties and organizing ward functions;
iv. Providing input in organizing public participation awareness at the Ward level;
v. Collecting and collating data on development activities;
vi. Providing input in the monitoring and evaluating of community projects;
vii. Disseminating information to the Public;
viii.Participating in maintenance of law and order and initiating peace building programs;
ix. Coordinating ward development projects and programmes in the area of jurisdiction;
x. Ensuring security of county property, assets, facilities and inventory;
xi. Handling public complaints and coordinating disaster management;
xii. Implementing measures on the campaign against alcohol, drugs and substance abuse;
xiii. Link public and non-governmental agencies to local communities;
xiv. Facilitating intergovernmental relations and conflict resolutions; and
xv. Ensuring prudent use of government resources.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
a) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline:- Public Administration, Business
Administration/ Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences from a
recognized institution;
b) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
c) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
