County Chief Officer, Governance Job in Kenya at Trans Nzoia County Government

Why This Role Matters

This County Chief Officer, Governance role allows professionals to develop key skills in Government. The position offers career growth opportunities while supporting the company's mission and values.

Responsibilities for County Chief Officer, Governance in Kenya

• Develop, implement, and review governance policies, frameworks, and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional provisions, legal frameworks, and governance regulations.
• Promote transparency, accountability, integrity, and ethical standards in county operations.
• Coordinate implementation of governance reforms across all county departments.
• Provide overall leadership and administration of the Governance Department within the Office of the Governor.
• Provide strategic policy direction on governance, compliance, and institutional performance.
• Strengthen institutional mechanisms for anti-corruption, ethics, and integrity management.
• Oversee development and implementation of performance management and accountability systems.
• Ensure adherence to Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Coordinate interdepartmental governance initiatives and policy alignment.
• Conduct governance audits and compliance reviews across county departments.
• Monitor and evaluate governance programs and institutional reforms.
• Provide advisory support to the County Executive Committee on governance matters.
• Strengthen public participation frameworks and citizen engagement mechanisms.
• Serve as the authorized and accounting officer responsible for governance and administrative oversight.
• Promote transparency in decision-making processes and public service delivery.
• Liaise with oversight bodies such as EACC, Auditor-General, and other regulatory institutions.
• Oversee implementation of risk management and internal control systems.
• Promote use of ICT systems to enhance governance, accountability, and transparency.
• Develop and submit governance performance reports and policy briefs.
• Facilitate capacity building on governance, ethics, and compliance for staff.
• Support development and implementation of strategic and sector development plans.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in public service.
• Identify governance gaps and recommend corrective actions and reforms.
• Ensure compliance with audit recommendations and governance standards.
• Represent the department in high-level governance forums and stakeholder engagements.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the County Executive Committee Member.
• Develop and enforce county-wide governance standards, codes of conduct, and operational guidelines.
• Lead institutional integrity assessments and governance compliance evaluations across departments.
• Coordinate implementation of anti-corruption strategies and whistleblower protection mechanisms.
• Strengthen public sector accountability through results-based management frameworks.
• Oversee development of citizen feedback and grievance redress mechanisms to improve service delivery.
• Promote open government initiatives, including transparency in budgeting, procurement, and service delivery.
• Lead digitization of governance systems to enhance efficiency, traceability, and accountability.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of governance risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Oversee intergovernmental relations and ensure alignment with national governance frameworks.
• Strengthen compliance monitoring systems through periodic inspections and reporting tools.
• Promote institutional reforms aimed at improving efficiency, responsiveness, and service delivery standards.
• Lead stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies for governance-related programs.
• Oversee development of ethical leadership programs for senior county officials.
• Ensure effective management of public complaints, petitions, and administrative reviews.
• Support development of County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) with governance alignment.
• Strengthen collaboration with civil society organizations and development partners on governance initiatives.
• Promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity in governance structures and decision-making processes.
• Oversee implementation of service delivery charters across all county departments.
• Lead monitoring of compliance with access to information laws and transparency obligations.
• Champion institutional resilience and continuity planning within governance systems.
• Facilitate periodic governance performance benchmarking and peer reviews with other counties.
• Promote ethical procurement oversight in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Ensure timely resolution of governance-related disputes and administrative conflicts.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance practices through innovation and best practice adoption.
• Strengthen reporting mechanisms to ensure timely escalation of governance risks and issues.

Qualifications for County Chief Officer, Governance in Kenya

• Degree

How to Apply for County Chief Officer, Governance in Kenya

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board recruitment process. Applicants must ensure that all required information is accurately provided and that supporting academic and professional documents are attached. All applications must be received on or before 29th April 2026 at 5:00 PM (E.A.T.). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original certificates and clearance documents from HELB, EACC, KRA, and DCI during the interview process. The Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.