Principal Administration Officer at County Assembly of Kisumu

• Basic Salary- Ksh. 60,580
• House Allowance Ksh. 25,500
• Commuter Allowance Ksh. 8,000

• assists in development and implementation of administrative plans and policies;
• coordinating of service delivery at the county assembly;
• supervising Administration Officers I and II, Senior Administration Officers and Chief Administration officers and offer professional guidance;
• guiding on implementation of departmental initiatives, projects and programs;
• develop and maintain policies, rules, standards and procedures governing administration services;
• providing appropriate advice on matters relating to the Administration Department of County Assembly;
• interpreting and implementing strategies, policies, and standards pertaining to Administration services of the County Assembly;
• procuring and effectively managing contracts relating to cleaning, mail/parcel delivery;
• implementing statutory requirements relating to maintenance of the County Assembly’s buildings and installations;
• coordinating repairs and maintenance of office equipment;
• ensuring prompt delivery of mail and execution of messengerial services;
• ensuring prompt settlement of utility services bills;
• coordinating the execution of third party service contracts e.g. cleaning and security services;
• Coordinating planning and allocation of working tools and equipment;
• allocating of office and parking spaces; controlling the telephone expenditure in line with approved budget ceilings; overseeing auxiliary and courier services;
• liaising with Supply Chain Unit for the procurement of telephone lines for officers, calling cards, scratch cards and any components related to this service;
• oversees efficient and effective utilization of assembly assets and equipment;
• provide input in the preparation of the departmental budget; and
• ensuring safety and security of assembly assets and equipment such as vehicles, furniture, computers, kitchen and cleaning appliances etc.

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registration with a professional body with membership of good standing; and
• Demonstrated managerial, Administration and professional competence in work performance and results.

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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