Principal Administration Officer (Principal Ward Administrator)

About

County role in administration, deployable at headquarters or a field office. Requires seven years' administration experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, management and computer certificates. Job grade: CPSB 6 Salary: Ksh.60,080x2,850-62,930x2,930-65,860x3,080-72,480x3,690-76,170x3,890-80,060x3,900-83,960x4,010-87,970x4,060-92,030x4,100-96,130 p.m. Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable Number of posts: 7

How to apply

Submit an application through the Google Forms Link provided on the County Website by 26th November, 2026. Attach all required documents stipulated for the position as one PDF document of not more than 5 MB. Applications shall be addressed to: The Secretary/CEO, Laikipia County Public Service Board, P.O Box 52-20300, NYAHURURU.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and implementing administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programmes.
• Managing and supervising the general administrative functions.
• Facilitating maintenance of infrastructure and facilities.
• Overseeing transport management.
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation.
• Overseeing development and updating of office equipment and furniture inventory.
• Managing premises, assets and insurance policies.
• Overseeing effective service delivery in the area of jurisdiction.
• Developing programmes and projects to empower the community.
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services.
• Facilitating inter-governmental relations and conflict resolution.
• Overseeing safe custody of county government assets in the area of jurisdiction.
• Coordinating and liaising with other directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with national values and principles of good governance.

Qualifications

• Served in administration in the public or private sector for a minimum period of seven (7) years.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.