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

Responsibilities or duties

(a) Duties And Responsibilities

(i) Ensuring implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures and standards for promotion of public service efficiency and effectiveness;

Initiating the establishment of a common approach to strategic performance management in the public service; 2) Initiating periodic review and implementation of service delivery standards and charters in the public service; 3) Initiating strategies for improving service delivery in the public service; 4) Providing set standards and methodologies for evaluation of performance in the public service; 5) Initiating the development and review of business processes in Departments and making recommendations for improved service delivery; 6) Integrating and aligning performance strategic objectives with operational measures; 7) Participating in reviewing of policies and guidelines on rewards and sanctions; 8) Undertaking periodic reviews of service delivery systems and processes; 9) Evaluating and assessing service delivery in the County public service; 10) Ensuring alignment of performance measurement tools and instruments in the public service; 11) Designing evaluation criterion to ensure alignment of individual with institutional performance; 12) Monitoring service delivery trends in respect of citizen expectations and satisfaction levels; 13) Undertaking periodic review of performance measurement criteria and tools; 14) Building capacity to improve performance management in the County public service; 15) Undertaking research on emerging trends in service delivery; 16) Forecasting requirement in strategic, work and action plans, preparing the annual budget; scheduling expenditures and initiating corrective actions where necessary; and 17) Consolidating quarterly reports on implementation of strategic plan and performance contract targets.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

(b) Requirements For Appointment

(i) Be a Kenyan Citizen;

(ii) Cumulative service period of ten (10) relevant years' work experience, three (3) of which should have been at senior management level position;

(iii) Bachelors Degree in any of following Humanities and Social Sciences: Industrial Relations, Public or Business Administration, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Business Information Technology, Education, International Studies, Public Sector Management or Project Management; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

(iv) Masters Degree in any of the following Humanities and Social Sciences: Industrial Relations, Public or Business Administration, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Business Information Technology, Education, International Studies, Public Sector Management or Project Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

(v) Be a member to a relevant professional body where applicable and of good standing;

(vi) Have a valid practising licence where applicable;

(vii) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;

(ix) Proficiency in computer application skills; and

(x) Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms Of Service Permanent And Pensionable

Salary Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 127,340–182,890 p.m.

House Allowance: Ksh 35,000/= per month

Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000/= per month

Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service

Annual Leave: 30 working days

Medical Cover: As provided by the County Government of Kisumu

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.

b) 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.

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

d) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Ensuring implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures and standards for promotion of public service efficiency and effectiveness;
• Initiating the establishment of a common approach to strategic performance management in the public service;
• Initiating periodic review and implementation of service delivery standards and charters in the public service;
• Initiating strategies for improving service delivery in the public service;
• Providing set standards and methodologies for evaluation of performance in the public service;
• Initiating the development and review of business processes in Departments and making recommendations for improved service delivery;
• Integrating and aligning performance strategic objectives with operational measures;
• Participating in reviewing of policies and guidelines on rewards and sanctions;
• Undertaking periodic reviews of service delivery systems and processes;
• Evaluating and assessing service delivery in the County public service;
• Ensuring alignment of performance measurement tools and instruments in the public service;
• Designing evaluation criterion to ensure alignment of individual with institutional performance;
• Monitoring service delivery trends in respect of citizen expectations and satisfaction levels;
• Undertaking periodic review of performance measurement criteria and tools;
• Building capacity to improve performance management in the County public service;
• Undertaking research on emerging trends in service delivery;
• Forecasting requirement in strategic, work and action plans, preparing the annual budget; scheduling expenditures and initiating corrective actions where necessary;
• Consolidating quarterly reports on implementation of strategic plan and performance contract targets.

• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability

• 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 following Humanities and Social Sciences: Industrial Relations, Public or Business Administration, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Business Information Technology, Education, International Studies, Public Sector Management or Project Management; or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following Humanities and Social Sciences: Industrial Relations, Public or Business Administration, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Business Information Technology, Education, International Studies, Public Sector Management or Project Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member to a relevant professional body where applicable and of good standing;
• Have a valid practising licence where applicable;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results