The County Public Service Board of Trans Nzoia has announced a comprehensive recruitment drive aimed at strengthening service delivery across multiple departments within the county government. In line with Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the Board seeks to recruit competent, self-driven, experienced, and qualified individuals to fill various County Chief Officer positions.
These positions form part of the county’s senior management structure and are critical in supporting the execution of county policies, programs, and development priorities. The recruitment targets professionals who are capable of providing strategic leadership, ensuring efficient resource management, and driving sector-specific growth across Trans Nzoia County.
All applications are to be submitted through the official recruitment system. First-time applicants are required to register before applying, while returning applicants can log in and submit their applications accordingly.
Below is a detailed breakdown of all advertised positions, including their respective roles and responsibilities.
- County Chief Officer, Economic Planning
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/01
Department: Finance and Economic Planning
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The County Chief Officer for Economic Planning will be responsible for coordinating the county’s planning processes and ensuring alignment with development priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the preparation and implementation of county development plans, including CIDPs and annual development plans
- Coordinating economic policy formulation and implementation within the county
- Monitoring and evaluating development programs and projects
- Providing technical leadership in economic analysis, forecasting, and resource allocation
- Ensuring alignment of county plans with national development frameworks
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement in planning processes
- Supervising staff within the economic planning unit
- County Chief Officer, Procurement and Accounting Services
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/02
Department: Finance and Economic Planning
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This role focuses on ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in procurement and financial management processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing procurement planning and execution in compliance with public procurement laws
- Supervising accounting services and ensuring proper financial reporting
- Managing county expenditure and ensuring prudent use of public resources
- Implementing financial controls and risk management systems
- Coordinating audits and addressing audit queries
- Providing strategic guidance on financial management practices
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations
- County Chief Officer, Public Service Management
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/03
Department: Public Service Management
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This position is responsible for overseeing human resource management and institutional development within the county public service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating human resource planning and development
- Implementing public service reforms and policies
- Overseeing staff performance management systems
- Promoting ethical conduct and discipline within the public service
- Advising on staffing needs and capacity building
- Coordinating training and development programs
- Ensuring compliance with public service regulations
- County Chief Officer, Governance
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/04
Department: Office of the Governor
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The Chief Officer for Governance will support governance frameworks and promote accountability within the county administration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating governance and public participation initiatives
- Promoting transparency and accountability mechanisms
- Advising on governance policies and legal frameworks
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement and civic education
- Supporting intergovernmental relations
- Monitoring compliance with governance standards
- Preparing governance reports and briefs
- County Chief Officer, Performance Management
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/05
Department: Public Service Management
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This role ensures that county departments achieve their targets through structured performance systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing performance management frameworks
- Monitoring departmental performance and reporting outcomes
- Coordinating performance contracting processes
- Advising on performance improvement strategies
- Ensuring alignment of departmental objectives with county goals
- Conducting performance reviews and evaluations
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- County Chief Officer, Public Works and Energy
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/06
Department: Public Works, Transport & Energy
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The position focuses on infrastructure development and energy initiatives within the county.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing construction and maintenance of public infrastructure
- Coordinating energy projects and initiatives
- Supervising engineering and technical teams
- Ensuring compliance with construction standards and regulations
- Managing infrastructure budgets and resources
- Monitoring project implementation and timelines
- Advising on infrastructure development policies
- County Chief Officer, Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/07
Department: Lands, Housing, Physical Planning & Urban Development
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This role is responsible for land management and urban planning within the county.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing land administration and management systems
- Coordinating urban planning and development activities
- Implementing housing policies and programs
- Ensuring proper zoning and land use planning
- Managing land records and information systems
- Facilitating urban development projects
- Ensuring compliance with planning regulations
- County Chief Officer, Education
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/08
Department: Education and Technical Training
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The Chief Officer for Education will oversee education programs and policies within the county.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating early childhood education programs
- Supporting technical and vocational education initiatives
- Overseeing education infrastructure development
- Monitoring education standards and performance
- Collaborating with national education stakeholders
- Managing education budgets and resources
- Promoting access to quality education
- County Chief Officer, Vocational Training
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/09
Department: Education and Technical Training
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This role focuses on strengthening vocational training institutions and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing vocational training centers
- Developing skills training programs aligned with market needs
- Promoting youth empowerment through technical training
- Coordinating partnerships with training institutions
- Monitoring program effectiveness and outcomes
- Managing training resources and infrastructure
- Supporting curriculum development initiatives
- County Chief Officer, Gender (Social Development)
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/10
Department: Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The position focuses on promoting gender equality and social development programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating gender mainstreaming initiatives
- Implementing social protection programs
- Promoting inclusion and equality in county programs
- Supporting vulnerable groups and communities
- Monitoring gender-related indicators and outcomes
- Facilitating community engagement programs
- Advising on social development policies
- County Chief Officer, Youth, Sports and Talent Development
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/11
Department: Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This role is responsible for youth empowerment and sports development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing youth empowerment programs
- Promoting sports development initiatives
- Supporting talent identification and nurturing
- Coordinating youth engagement activities
- Managing sports facilities and programs
- Facilitating partnerships in youth and sports sectors
- Monitoring program impact and performance
- County Chief Officer, Tourism, Culture and Performing Arts
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/12
Department: Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The role focuses on promoting tourism and preserving cultural heritage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing tourism promotion strategies
- Supporting cultural and heritage programs
- Promoting performing arts initiatives
- Coordinating tourism events and campaigns
- Managing cultural institutions and facilities
- Facilitating partnerships in tourism development
- Monitoring tourism sector performance
- County Chief Officer, Agriculture and Irrigation
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/13
Department: Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operative Development
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This position supports agricultural productivity and irrigation development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating agricultural extension services
- Promoting irrigation programs and projects
- Supporting farmers with modern farming techniques
- Monitoring agricultural production and trends
- Managing agricultural resources and programs
- Facilitating partnerships in the agriculture sector
- Advising on agricultural policies
- County Chief Officer, Livestock and Fisheries
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/14
Department: Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operative Development
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The role focuses on livestock and fisheries development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promoting livestock production and health programs
- Supporting fisheries development initiatives
- Coordinating extension services for farmers
- Monitoring livestock and fisheries performance
- Managing sector resources and infrastructure
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement
- Advising on sector policies
- County Chief Officer, Cooperative Development
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/15
Department: Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Co-operative Development
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
This role supports cooperative societies and economic empowerment initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promoting cooperative development programs
- Supporting registration and regulation of cooperatives
- Providing advisory services to cooperative societies
- Monitoring performance of cooperatives
- Facilitating access to markets and financial services
- Coordinating capacity building initiatives
- Advising on cooperative policies
- County Chief Officer, Trade and Industry
Advert Number: TCPSB/EX/2026/16
Department: Trade and Industrialization
Job Group: S
Number of Positions: 1
The Chief Officer will support trade development and industrial growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promoting trade and investment opportunities
- Supporting industrial development initiatives
- Coordinating business support programs
- Facilitating market access for local enterprises
- Monitoring trade performance and trends
- Managing trade infrastructure and resources
- Advising on trade and industry policies
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the official County Public Service Board of Trans Nzoia recruitment portal. Applicants must first register on the system if they are new users, while existing users can log in and apply directly.
The deadline for all applications is 29th April 2026.
