Assistant County Commissioner/ Assistant Secretary x450 at Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government

No of Positions: 450

Salary Scale:   Ksh.30,170   – 40,060 p.m.     (CSG – 11)

House Allowance:  Ksh.4,200 – 10,000 p.m (depending on duty station)

Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4,000 p.m Leave Allowance:  Ksh.4,000 (once yearly)

Medical Cover:   As provided by the government

Terms of Service:  Three (3) years Contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any Social Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and responsibilities  

This is the entry and training grade for National Government Administrative Officers cadre.  The officer  at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.  Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

Field Administration Services

• overseeing implementation of National Government development projects in the area of jurisdiction;
• carrying out general administrative duties;
• coordinating disaster management;
• coordinating the maintenance of law and order;
• initiating peace building initiatives; ‘ identifying persons for national and civil registration;
• coordinating campaigns against drugs, alcohol and substance abuse; and
• ensuring security of Government property, assets, facilities and inventory.

Duties and responsibilities in a Ministry/Department headquarters include:

• general office administration;
• assisting in handling general public complaints;
• compiling returns, daily operational and incident reports;
• collecting and collating data for preparation of speech briefs and report writing; and
• updating biodata of administrative officers.