Vacancy title:
Director County Administration

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 15 2026

Duty Station:
Kisumu | Kisumu

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

County Government of Kisumu invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated and pro- active individuals to fill vacancies in the following position: Director County Administration, Job Group 'R'

Duties And Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing controlling and coordination of the functions of administration and public service in the County Government of Kisumu;
• Handling administrative matters and manage inventories of the administrative tools, equipment and other required assets related to the department;
• Preparing departmental plans and budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Ensuring timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration and public service departmental affairs; and
• Initiating development of the appropriate County Departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of administration and public service.

Requirements For Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Cumulative service period of ten (10) relevant years' work experience, three (3) of which should have been at senior management level position;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration; Business Administration or Social Sciences or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or Development Management or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results

Additional Notes

Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.

Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

The candidates should apply by downloading and filling application for employment form available on Application Link:https://cpsb.kisumu.go.ke/index.php/download/application-for-employment-form/ to be filled and submitted together with copies of certified academic and professional certificates. All applications should be physically delivered in a sealed envelope to Kisumu County Public Service Board offices indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope on or before 15^th May 2026 at 5.00p.m

Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.

Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

DISCLAIMER:

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Kisumu County Public Service Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer, the minority, marginalized groups and Persons with Disabilities who meets the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.

The Board does not charge any fees for interviews and processing of applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Board Secretary/Ceo

Kisumu County Public Service Board

P.O.Box 7792- 40- 100,

Kisumu

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