This article focuses on the qualifications and roles of a ward administrator in Kenya. Section 51 of the County Governments Act establishes the office of a ward administrator in each ward. Ward administrators are responsible for coordinating, supervising and managing the general administrative functions in the ward unit.

Ward administrators are answerable to the sub-county administrator. Their jobs are permanent and pensionable and are remunerated as per the rates that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission prescribes.

Qualifications For A Ward Administrator

Be a Kenyan citizen.
Have a minimum of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent.
Should have experience or served in a public or private organisation in administration or management before. Years of experience depends on the respective county governments.
Have a minimum Diploma in any field from a recognised institution in Kenya. The educational requirements may vary depending on county governments.
Have a clearance certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and any other relevant authorities.

Roles Of A Ward Administrator

Provision of service delivery.
Development of policies and plans.
Provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services.
Run an efficient and effective citizen service delivery centre.
Conduct developmental activities to empower the community.
Enhance administrative capacity for effective governance at the local or ward level.
Exercise functions and powers delegated by the public services board under Section 86 of the County Governments Act.
Coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services.
Account for movable and immovable assets of the county government.
Manage all cross-cutting issues in the ward. This includes issues such as HIV and AIDS, integrity programmes, gender mainstreaming and many more.
Implement an effective performance management system.
Perform any other functions as may be delegated by the sub-county administrator or the county public service board under Section 86 of the County Governments Act.