County Government of Vihiga Deputy Director Culture Jobs

County Government of Vihiga Deputy Director Culture Jobs


Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board.

Pursuant to Constitution and Legal provisions Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Deputy Director Culture

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Master’s degree in the related field, travel, tourism or any other relevant field.
  • Served for a minimum period of eighteen (18) years in the public service
  • Five or more years experience in cultural arts or related program development;
  • . Sound organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, manage time, problem solve, and be detail oriented with thorough follow-through;
  • Experience in the creation, implementation, and management of event and departmental budgets;
  • Ability to build community through collaborations; ability to outreach and network across cultural and ethnic groups;

    Duties and Responsibilities

    An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer for the effective leadership and
    administration of the Department of culture


  • Organizing, developing and delivering a varied range of cultural activities or programs
  • Liaising and working with relevant organizations or agencies including cultural site officials among others
  • Program development: enhance the quality of current programs; develop/find new innovative arts
    and cultural programming
  • Collaborative partnership development: increase agency collaborations both internally and
    externally, ability to recognize cultural opportunities and maximize their potential
  • Financial development and budgeting: develop and manage budget; ongoing department and
    program financial analysis on all cultural programs.

    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should download the respective job application forms from the county’s
    official website
  • Fill and submit one hard copy for the best vacancy of interest in a sealed envelope to the office of the Secretary/CEO of the County Public Service Board.Remember to indicate the position
    applied on top of the envelope and drop it in the Governor’s Building,Ground Floor Room 03.
    Deadline for the applications is 31st January,2019 by 5.00pm.

    The Secretary/ceo,
    County Public Service Board,
    P.o. Box 880-50300,
    Maragoli.


  • County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing,giving or
    accepting bribes will lead to automatic disqualification and prosecution. Only shortlisted
    Candidates will be notified.

  • For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Vihiga Deputy Director Culture Jobs

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