Chief officer- Cooperatives Services at Bomet County

Bomet County is located in the former Rift Valley Province bordering Kericho County to the North and North East, Narok County to the South East, South, and South West, and Nyamira County to the North West. The county, listed electoral number 36, has Bomet town as its administrative center and covers a total area of 1,997.90 Sq Km. His Excellency Isaac Rutto, EGH, who is also the Chairman of The Council of Governors, is serving his first term as the governor of the county and is deputized by His Excellency Stephen Mutai. As per the 2009 National Census, the county had a total population of 730,129 of which 49% were males while 51% were females. Bomet County has five electoral constituencies thus: Sotik Constituency Bomet Central Constituency Bomet East Constituency Chepalungu Constituency and, Konoin Constituency

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Chief Officer shall be the Accounting and Authorized Officer in respect of exercise of delegated power and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for:
• The administration of a county department as provided under section 45 of the County Government Act
• Oversee management of Finances, Preparation and submission of theBudget estimates, Annual plans and Programs
• Formulation and implementation of policies and plans
• Development and implementation of strategic sector development plans, performance contracting and appraisal.
• Formulation and Implementation of County programs to conform to Vision 2030 goals.
• Promotion of National values and principles of Governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment, the applicant must; 

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Hold at least a relevant first degree from a recognized University in Kenya, Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Having gone through a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a relevant professional qualification and Membership with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 10 years, five (5) of which in a management position.
• Proven ability in leadership and Management.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet strict deadlines to enable the County Government achieve her Vision.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
• Be conversant with the constitution of Kenya and Devolution related legislation.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the County Government plans.

Terms of Service: Contract (Fixed Term Contract)

Remuneration: As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)