Uasin Gishu County is situated in the mid-west of the Rift Valley covering an area of 3,345.2 square kilometers and lies between longitude 34 degrees 50’ east and 35 degrees 37’ west and latitude 0 degrees 03’ south and 0 degrees 55’ north . The county is further sub-divided into six sub-counties namely; Soy, Turbo, Moiben, Ainabkoi, Kapseret and Kesses.It borders six counties namely Elgeyo Marakwet County to the East, Trans Nzoia to the North, Kericho to the South, Baringo to the South East, Nandi to the South West and Bungoma to the West. The county has an estimated population of 894,179 with urban population contributing about 31% of the entire population. The population density is 267 persons per sq.km .The County has potential labor force of 550,000 (56%) of the entire population. Hence 44% of the population is dependent. Uasin Gishu County is a highland plateau with altitudes falling gently from 2,700 metres above sea level to about 1,500 metres above sea level. The County lies within the Lake Victoria catchment zone and all its rivers drain into the lake. The main rivers include; Sosiani, Kipkaren, Kerita, Nderugut, Daragwa and Sambu .
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, project planning or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
- A Master’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
- Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of the records function.
- Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines within the Office of the governor.
- Implement County and Office of the governor protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines.
- Plan and organize incoming and outgoing Office of the County and Governor visits.
- Maintain contacts of local and foreign stakeholders.
- Coordinate protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events.
- Organize and coordinate official events.
- Coordinate processing of passports and other travel documents.
- Receive, accompany and see off official delegations and Office of the Governor’s guests;
- Engage with Government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
- Prepare periodic departmental reports.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff to meet the set targets
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