The County Government of Kericho has announced new employment opportunities for qualified and experienced professionals seeking to serve in senior leadership positions within the county public service. The vacancies have been advertised by the Kericho County Public Service Board in accordance with Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012.
The recruitment exercise seeks to fill five Chief Officer positions across various departments of the county government. These positions offer an opportunity for professionals with strong leadership, governance, policy implementation, and public administration experience to contribute to the county’s development agenda and service delivery objectives.
Interested applicants are required to register and create an account on the county recruitment system before submitting their applications. Existing users can log in and apply directly through the platform.
The available vacancies are outlined below.
Available Positions
- Chief Officer, Executive Office of the Governor – Job Group ‘S’ (1 Post)
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/05
Department: Executive Office of the Governor
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
Job Overview
The Chief Officer in the Executive Office of the Governor serves as the administrative head responsible for coordinating government functions within the Governor’s office. The position plays a central role in ensuring the efficient implementation of county policies, programs, and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing leadership and administrative oversight within the Executive Office of the Governor.
• Coordinating implementation of county government policies, projects, and programs.
• Advising on matters relating to governance, administration, and public service delivery.
• Facilitating communication and coordination among county departments and stakeholders.
• Supporting strategic planning and execution of county development initiatives.
• Ensuring effective management of resources allocated to the office.
• Monitoring performance and implementation of county government priorities.
• Promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance practices.
The position requires an individual capable of providing high-level administrative leadership while ensuring effective coordination between the Governor’s office and other county departments.
- Chief Officer, Information, Communication, E-Government, Youth Affairs, Gender and Sports – Job Group ‘S’ (1 Post)
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/04
Department: Information, Communication, E-Government, Gender, Sports and Youth Affairs
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
Job Overview
This position provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of county programs relating to information management, communication services, digital transformation, youth empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and sports development.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing policy direction and leadership in information and communication services.
• Overseeing implementation of e-government initiatives and digital transformation programs.
• Coordinating public communication and information dissemination strategies.
• Supporting development and implementation of youth empowerment programs.
• Promoting gender inclusion and mainstreaming across county projects and services.
• Coordinating sports development activities and talent promotion initiatives.
• Managing departmental resources and ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Strengthening partnerships with stakeholders in ICT, youth development, gender affairs, and sports sectors.
• Monitoring and evaluating departmental programs and projects.
The role is critical in advancing innovation, digital governance, youth engagement, gender equality, and sports development within Kericho County.
- Chief Officer, Department of Trade, Industrialization, Innovation, Tourism and Wildlife – Job Group ‘S’ (1 Post)
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/03
Department: Trade, Industrialization, Innovation, Tourism and Wildlife
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
Job Overview
The Chief Officer will provide leadership in the promotion of trade, investment, industrial growth, innovation, tourism development, and wildlife conservation initiatives within the county.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing strategic leadership and management of the department.
• Coordinating implementation of trade and investment promotion programs.
• Supporting development of industrialization initiatives aimed at economic growth.
• Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the county.
• Facilitating policies and programs that enhance tourism development.
• Supporting conservation and sustainable management of wildlife resources.
• Building partnerships with investors, business communities, and development partners.
• Coordinating implementation of departmental projects and development plans.
• Monitoring performance and ensuring achievement of departmental objectives.
• Managing resources and ensuring accountability in departmental operations.
This position is suited for a professional capable of driving economic growth through trade expansion, industrial development, innovation, and tourism promotion.
- Chief Officer, Water, Environment, Forestry, Energy and Natural Resources – Job Group ‘S’ (1 Post)
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/02
Department: Water, Environment, Forestry, Energy and Natural Resources
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
Job Overview
The Chief Officer will oversee policy implementation and management of programs related to water resources, environmental conservation, forestry development, energy initiatives, and sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing strategic leadership for the department.
• Coordinating water resource management and service delivery initiatives.
• Supporting environmental conservation and climate resilience programs.
• Promoting sustainable forestry management and conservation efforts.
• Coordinating energy development projects and related initiatives.
• Overseeing management and protection of natural resources.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental and natural resource policies.
• Managing departmental budgets, personnel, and operational resources.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
• Monitoring implementation of departmental projects and programs.
The position plays an important role in supporting sustainable environmental management and ensuring access to essential natural resources for county residents.
- County Chief Officer, Public Service Management – Job Group ‘S’ (1 Post)
Advert Number: KCPSB/2026/01
Department: Public Service Management
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
Job Overview
The County Chief Officer for Public Service Management is responsible for providing leadership in the administration, management, and development of the county public service workforce.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing strategic leadership in public service administration and management.
• Coordinating implementation of human resource policies and procedures.
• Supporting workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.
• Enhancing performance management systems within the county public service.
• Promoting professionalism, integrity, and accountability among public officers.
• Coordinating staff development and capacity-building programs.
• Advising on matters relating to public service management and administration.
• Ensuring efficient utilization of human and financial resources.
• Monitoring implementation of public service reforms and improvement initiatives.
• Supporting effective service delivery across county government departments.
The role is central to strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring an efficient, responsive, and professional county public service.
Why These Opportunities Matter
Chief Officers serve as Accounting and Authorized Officers within county departments and play a key role in translating county government policies into actionable programs and services. They provide strategic leadership, ensure accountability in resource utilization, and contribute significantly to county development and public service delivery.
The advertised positions present an opportunity for experienced professionals to participate in governance and development initiatives that directly impact residents of Kericho County. Successful candidates will work closely with county leadership, departmental teams, stakeholders, and development partners to drive sustainable growth and improve service delivery outcomes.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted on or before 2 July 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should register on the Kericho County Public Service Board recruitment portal if applying for the first time. Existing users should log in to their accounts and submit applications for their preferred positions before the deadline.
