Municipal Managers Job Laikipia County Government

Administration Jobs, Laikipia County Government Jobs. Responsible for overseeing municipal operations, managing public services and ensuring compliance with municipal regulations. Requires a degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Laikipia.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend all Board of the Municipality meetings unless excused by the Chairperson of the Board or the Board of the Municipality; Make reports and recommendations to the Board of the Municipality about the needs of the Municipality; Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions; Organize Municipality departments and administrative structure; ensuring preparation and submission of the municipal annual budget estimates to the relevant County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriation Bill; Administer Municipality utilities and property; encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation; promote cooperation among the Board of the Municipality, staff and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community and perform other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of not less than Seven (7) years in the professional field, Three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Strategic Management, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Civil Engineering, Architect, Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Membership of a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrated high standard of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of a Municipality;
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of national development and County policies, goals and objectives;
• Thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer application skills.
• Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage

How to Apply

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