The County Government of Kiambu, through its Public Service Board, has invited applications for various vacancies aimed at enhancing public participation, supply chain management, and transport services. Established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012, and pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the board is responsible for appointing persons to county public service offices, including boards of cities and urban areas.
In the Department of Administration & Public Service, one position is available for Director Participation and Citizens Petitions (Job Group CPSB 03 – ‘R’). Duties include ensuring public participation and civic education activities across county administrative levels, facilitating stakeholder involvement in governance and budgeting processes, educating the public on county structures, partnering with institutions for access to information programs, and handling citizen petitions and complaints. Requirements include Kenyan citizenship, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Community Development or a related social science, with a Master’s degree as an added advantage, at least five years of experience in administration or civic education, and demonstrated managerial competence. Candidates must also meet Chapter Six leadership and integrity requirements.
The Department of Finance and Economic Planning has two openings: Deputy Director Supply Chain Management (Job Group CPSB 04 – ‘Q’, 1 post) and Assistant Director Supply Chain Management (Job Group CPSB 05 – ‘P’, 1 post). For the Deputy Director role, responsibilities involve initiating procurement policies, managing procurement manuals, ensuring resource planning and compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA) 2005, reviewing bids, and coordinating strategic plans. Qualifications require Kenyan citizenship, a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields, membership in the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), seven years of relevant experience, and Chapter Six compliance. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
The Assistant Director position shares similar duties, such as policy initiation, manual development, bid reviews, and PPDA implementation, but with five years of experience required alongside the same educational and professional qualifications.
In the Department of Roads, Transport, Public Works and Utilities, 30 posts are open for Driver I (Job Group CPSB 13 – ‘F’). Duties encompass driving authorized motor vehicles, conducting routine checks on vehicle systems, maintaining work tickets, ensuring vehicle security and cleanliness, and reporting malfunctions. Applicants need Kenyan citizenship, a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or equivalent, a valid driving license free of endorsements, a first aid certificate course of at least one week from St. John Ambulance or similar, passing the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III, a police clearance certificate, and at least two years of driving experience.
All positions are on contract terms, with salaries as set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). Applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae with three referees’ contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport, and other supporting documents. Applications should be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope, marked with the position applied for, to the specific box at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika Sub-County offices, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The deadline is Friday, October 17, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will need to provide original documents and clearances from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). The county emphasizes equal opportunity, encouraging applications from women, youth, and people living with disabilities. It also warns against fraudsters soliciting money for jobs, stating it is a corruption-free zone, and advises reporting such cases to the police. For more details and to apply, visit the Kiambu County career page https://kiambu.go.ke/career-jobs/
