7 VACANCIES – NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD | NYERI COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Position Titles & Vacancies:

Chairperson, County Public Service Board (Nyeri – 1 Post)
Member, County Public Service Board (Nyeri – 5 Posts)
Secretary/CEO, County Public Service Board (Nyeri – 1 Post)

Total Vacancies: 7
Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Employment Type: Contract (6 Years Non-Renewable – Full-Time for Secretary/CEO; Part-Time for Chairperson/Members)
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Category/Department: Public Service / Governance / Administration / Human Resources

Introduction

Nyeri County Government, pursuant to Section 58A of the County Government (Amendment) Act 2020, has appointed a Selection Panel for recruitment to the County Public Service Board. The panel invites applications for 7 positions: Chairperson (1), Members (5), and Secretary/CEO (1) to the Nyeri County Public Service Board.

The County Public Service Board is responsible for establishing/abolishing offices, appointing/confirming staff, exercising disciplinary control, promoting values/principles under Articles 10/232 Constitution Kenya, evaluating/reporting County Assembly execution functions, facilitating human resource planning/budgeting, advising remuneration/pensions/gratuities, and other duties.

These contract roles (6 years non-renewable) require professionals integrity/leadership understanding National/County goals/policies/developmental objectives. Ideal qualified motivated individuals committed efficient/effective public service Nyeri County, aligned Vision 2030’s devolved governance/service delivery.

Remuneration/benefits set Salaries Remuneration Commission (SRC). Applications hand-delivered/email/posted.

About Nyeri County Government

Nyeri County Government, Central Kenya, committed providing quality services residents promoting sustainable development agriculture/tourism/health/education/infrastructure. Governed County Government Act No. 17, focuses equitable resource allocation/community participation/good governance.

Nyeri County fosters culture integrity, accountability, citizen focus, upholding constitutional values/principles leadership.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities of the Board

Establish/abolish offices County Public Service.
Appoint persons hold/act offices County Public Service including Boards Cities/Urban areas County/confirm appointments.
Exercise disciplinary control/remove persons holding/acting offices.
Prepare regular reports submission County Assembly execution functions Board.
Promote county public service values/principles Articles 10/232 Constitution Kenya.
Evaluate/report County Assembly extent values/principles Articles 10/232 complied County Public Service.
Facilitate development coherent integrated human resource planning/budgeting personnel emoluments County.
Advise County Government Human Resource Planning/Management/Development.
Advise County Government implementation/monitoring National Performance Management System County.
Make recommendations Salaries Remuneration Commission behalf County Government remuneration/pensions/gratuities County Public Service employees.
Any other assigned duties time time.

Job Descriptions

1. Chairperson, County Public Service Board (V/NO. 1/2025 – 1 Post)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Chair Board meetings.
Provide strategic leadership/policy direction Board.
Maintain effective collaboration/partnership other organs National/County Governments.

Requirements for Appointment

Kenyan Citizen.
Satisfy provisions Chapter Six Constitution Kenya 2010.
Not State/Public Officer.
Minimum qualification Bachelors’ Degree recognized University.
Working experience not less ten (10) years.
Demonstrate clear understanding National/County Government goals/policies/developmental objectives.
Thorough knowledge Structural/Legislative/Regulatory Framework Public Service.
Master’s degree added advantage.

Terms of Service: Six (6) years non-renewable Contract full time basis. Remuneration/benefits set SRC.

Apply for Chairperson, County Public Service Board – V/NO. 1/2025

2. Member, County Public Service Board (V/NO. 2/2025 – 5 Posts)

Requirements for Appointment

Kenyan citizen.
Possession minimum Bachelors’ Degree University recognized Kenya.
Working experience not less five (5) years.
Satisfy provisions Chapter Six Constitution Kenya 2010 Leadership Integrity.
Not State/Public Officer.
Professional demonstrates absence breach relevant professional code conduct.
Master’s degree added advantage.

Terms of Service: Six (6) years non-renewable contract part time basis. Remuneration/benefits set SRC.

Apply for Member, County Public Service Board – V/NO. 2/2025

3. Secretary/CEO, County Public Service Board (V.NO.3/2025 – 1 Post)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitating/coordinating/ensuring execution Board’s Mandate.
Accounting/Authorized Officer Board.
Overall in-charge Secretariat.
Planning/budgeting Board.
Custodian Records/Assets/Minutes Board.
Implementing decisions Board.
Preparing periodic/ad hoc reports submission County Assembly execution functions Board.
Preparing agenda Board meetings consultation Chairperson Board taking minutes Board meetings.
Initiating programmes/activities staff performance/reward management.
Carrying other duties assigned time time Board.

Requirements for Appointment

Kenyan citizen.
Holder first Degree relevant field University recognized Kenya.
Certified Public Secretary good professional standing.
Knowledge/experience distinguished career not less five (5) years administration/management.
Conversant Constitution Kenya/laws governing Intergovernmental Relations.
Ability work multi-ethnic environment sensitivity/respect diversity.
Demonstrate understanding/commitment National Values/Principles Governance Articles 10/232 Constitution Kenya 2010.
Satisfy requirements Chapter Six Constitution Kenya 2010 Leadership/Integrity.
Not State/Public Officer.
Master’s degree added advantage.

Terms of Service: Six (6) years non-renewable Contract full time basis. Remuneration/benefits set SRC.

Apply for Secretary/CEO, County Public Service Board – V.NO.3/2025

How to Apply

All applications accompanied copy National ID Card/Passport/detailed CV/copies relevant certificates (including Transcripts)/testimonials/other relevant supporting documents.

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Applications clearly marked “Application for Chairperson, Nyeri County Public Service Board” OR “Application for Member, Nyeri County Public Service Board” OR “Application for Secretary/ CEO, Nyeri County Public Service Board” (case may) envelope submitted any following ways:

i. Hand-delivered Office Governor.

ii. Emailed PDF format selectionpanel.cpsb@nyeri.go.ke

iii. Posted address below.

The Chairperson, County Public Service Board Selection Panel, County Government of Nyeri, P.O Box 1112 -10100, NYERI.

Applications reach Chairperson Selection Panel on or before 4th January, 2026 at 5:00pm.

More information visit: info@nyeri.go.ke

NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates contacted interviews.

Nyeri County Government equal opportunity employer.

The Chairperson County Public Service Board Selection Panel