The Kericho County Public Service Board has announced five senior leadership vacancies within the County Government. The recruitment exercise seeks to attract competent, self-driven, experienced, and qualified professionals to serve as Chief Officers in various county departments.
The appointments are being made pursuant to Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012. These positions present an opportunity for experienced public sector professionals to contribute to policy implementation, service delivery, strategic planning, and the overall development of Kericho County.
Individuals interested in applying are required to submit their applications through the Kericho County Public Service Board online recruitment system. First-time applicants must create an account before submitting an application, while existing users can log in using their credentials and apply for their preferred position.
The application deadline for all advertised vacancies is 2nd July 2026.
Available Positions
- Chief Officer, Executive Office of the Governor
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/05
Department:
Executive Office of the Governor
Job Group:
‘S’
Number of Posts:
1
Application Deadline:
2nd July 2026
The County Public Service Board is seeking to recruit a Chief Officer to serve in the Executive Office of the Governor. The successful candidate will provide administrative and strategic leadership within the department while supporting the implementation of county government priorities under the Governor’s office.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership and administrative oversight within the Executive Office of the Governor.
- Coordinating the implementation of county government policies, programmes, and strategic initiatives.
- Supporting efficient service delivery across departments through interdepartmental coordination.
- Advising the County Executive Committee Member and senior county leadership on departmental matters.
- Ensuring effective implementation of government policies and development programmes.
- Managing departmental resources in accordance with public sector regulations.
- Monitoring departmental performance and ensuring achievement of strategic objectives.
- Promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance within the department.
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement on matters relating to the Executive Office.
- Performing any other duties assigned in accordance with county government regulations.
- Chief Officer, Information, Communication, E-Government, Youth Affairs, Gender and Sports
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/04
Department:
Information, Communication, E-Government, Gender, Sports and Youth Affairs
Job Group:
‘S’
Number of Posts:
1
Application Deadline:
2nd July 2026
Kericho County Government is recruiting a Chief Officer to oversee the Information, Communication, E-Government, Youth Affairs, Gender and Sports department. The role involves providing strategic leadership in digital transformation, communication, youth empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and sports development.
The successful officer will be expected to:
- Provide strategic leadership for departmental programmes and projects.
- Coordinate implementation of ICT and e-government initiatives.
- Oversee public communication and information management activities.
- Support development and implementation of youth empowerment programmes.
- Coordinate gender mainstreaming initiatives across county departments.
- Promote sports development and talent nurturing programmes.
- Ensure effective implementation of county development policies.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and staff.
- Strengthen partnerships with development partners and other stakeholders.
- Monitor departmental performance and prepare implementation reports.
- Promote accountability, transparency, and efficient service delivery.
- Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the county government.
- Chief Officer, Trade, Industrialization, Innovation, Tourism and Wildlife
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/03
Department:
Trade, Industrialization, Innovation, Tourism and Wildlife
Job Group:
‘S’
Number of Posts:
1
Application Deadline:
2nd July 2026
The County Public Service Board is also seeking to recruit a Chief Officer to provide strategic leadership within the Department of Trade, Industrialization, Innovation, Tourism and Wildlife.
The officer will play an important role in promoting economic growth and investment opportunities within Kericho County through effective implementation of departmental policies and programmes.
Key duties include:
- Providing leadership in planning and implementation of departmental programmes.
- Coordinating trade promotion and investment initiatives.
- Supporting industrialization and enterprise development strategies.
- Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the county.
- Coordinating tourism promotion and destination development activities.
- Supporting wildlife conservation initiatives in collaboration with relevant agencies.
- Managing departmental financial, human, and physical resources.
- Monitoring implementation of strategic plans and development projects.
- Preparing departmental reports and policy recommendations.
- Promoting stakeholder collaboration to achieve departmental objectives.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, and government regulations.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the county government.
- Chief Officer, Water, Environment, Forestry, Energy and Natural Resources
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/02
Department:
Water, Environment, Forestry, Energy and Natural Resources
Job Group:
‘S’
Number of Posts:
1
Application Deadline:
2nd July 2026
The County Government is recruiting a Chief Officer to oversee the Department of Water, Environment, Forestry, Energy and Natural Resources.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in environmental conservation, water resource management, forestry development, renewable energy initiatives, and sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership within the department.
- Coordinating implementation of water supply and sanitation programmes.
- Supporting environmental conservation and climate resilience initiatives.
- Overseeing forestry development and conservation programmes.
- Promoting sustainable energy initiatives and resource management.
- Coordinating implementation of county environmental policies.
- Managing departmental budgets and resources.
- Supervising departmental staff and ensuring effective service delivery.
- Monitoring implementation of development projects.
- Collaborating with national government agencies and development partners.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and county regulations.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the county government.
- County Chief Officer, Public Service Management
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/01
Department:
Public Service Management
Job Group:
‘S’
Number of Posts:
1
Application Deadline:
2nd July 2026
Kericho County Government is also seeking to recruit a County Chief Officer for the Department of Public Service Management.
The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership in public administration, human resource management, institutional development, and implementation of county public service policies.
The successful officer will be responsible for:
- Providing overall leadership for the Department of Public Service Management.
- Coordinating implementation of public service policies and reforms.
- Supporting institutional strengthening and organizational development.
- Managing departmental resources effectively.
- Coordinating human resource management initiatives within the county government.
- Monitoring departmental performance and implementation of strategic objectives.
- Advising county leadership on public service management matters.
- Promoting good governance, accountability, and integrity in public service.
- Coordinating collaboration with relevant government institutions and stakeholders.
- Ensuring efficient delivery of departmental programmes.
- Preparing departmental reports and strategic implementation updates.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the county government.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the Kericho County Public Service Board online recruitment portal.
Applicants who are using the system for the first time should register and create an account before submitting an application. Existing users should log in using their credentials and complete the online application process.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements and instructions provided in the recruitment portal before submitting their applications.
Application Deadline
The closing date for submission of applications for all the advertised positions is 2nd July 2026.
