Meru County is located on the Eastern side of the Mt Kenya covering 6,936 square kilometers. It is strategically placed bordering Isiolo County to the North, Tharaka County to the South West, Nyeri County to the South West and Laikipia County to the West. The county has a population of 1,356,301 million people. Our vision is green united prosperous model county. Our mission is facilitate sustainable development and wealth creation in the County through commerce, technological innovations and industrialization that leverages on our skilled human resources, agriculture, wildlife, bio-diversity and cultural heritage. Requirements for appointment.  Be a Kenyan citizen.  Must be a holder of a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation  Management OR Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences in youth development or Gender development or any other relevant recognized qualification from a University recognized in Kenya  Master’s degree in   relevant field will be an added advantage.  Must have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years in the specific, five (5) of which must be at senior level either at government or private sector.   Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and vision 2030.   Be   conversant   with   policy   formulation   and implementation.  Satisfy all requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.   Duties and Responsibilities  Reporting to the respective County Executive Committee Member, the Officer will be the  Accounting and Authorized Officer for the Department and will also be responsible for the following;  Day-to-day administration and coordination of the respective county department as provided under section 46;   Providing strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the department;  Implementing policies and programs within the department;  Developing and implementing strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management;   Formulating and implementing of effective programs to attain Vision 2030; and  Promoting and ensuring compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;   Overseeing the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programs;    Maintaining effective collaboration and partnerships with other organs of the County, other Counties, and as well as the Private Sector;