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 at least a Bachelor’s Degree in security related field from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector
- Experience in investigation and intelligence gathering.
- Demonstrate knowledge of County protocols, risk management, security operations, and Leadership skills
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare briefs to the Governor on security issues.
- Analyze security issues in close collaboration with the Governor and other stakeholders.
- Advise the Governor and the County Committees on all aspects of security.
- Attend security sectoral meetings.
- Provide policy advice on security related matters.
- Coordinate security details to the Governor.
- Any other duties as may be directed by the Governor.
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