Wednesday, April 2, 2014

County Government of Kakamega Various Vacancies

Republic of Kenya
 
County Government of Kakamega
 
County Public Service Board
 
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Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No.17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
 
1. Municipality / Town Manager
 
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The Municipal or Town Manager will be responsible to the Municipal Board or Town Committee for managing the affairs of the Municipality or Town in line with Article 184 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2011.


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Overseeing the affairs of the Municipality or Town.
  • Exercising executive authority as may be delegated by the Municipal Board/Town Committee.
  • Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programmes for efficient running of the municipality/township
  • Formulating and implementing integrated development plans.
  • Controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes as may be delegated.
  • Promoting and undertaking infrastructural development and services within the Municipality or Town as may be delegated by the County Government.
  • Developing and managing schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant National and County Agencies.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system for the municipality or town.
  • Enforcing the fees, levies and charges as may be authorized by the County Government for delivery of services.
  • Ensuring provision of services to its residents.
  • Initiating new laws or making recommendations for issues to be included in the laws.
  • Implementing national policies and policies of the County Executive Committees as they affect the Municipality or Town.
  • Enforcing compliance with Constitutional provisions on Consumer Rights, fair administrative action, Bill of Rights and Values and Principles of Public Service.
  • Preparing the Annual Appropriation Bill and submitting it to the County Treasury for consideration and transmission to the County Assembly for approval.
  • Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services.
  • Implementing policies for fire and disaster management.
  • Promoting a safe and healthy environment.
  • Performing such other functions as may be delegated from time to time.
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • In possession a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent.
  • Possession of a Post-graduate qualification ¡n Urban Planning and Development or a related discipline from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector.
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  • Be computer literate.
Terms of Service: Contract
 
2. Head of Revenue
 
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The Head of Revenue will report to the Chief Officer, County Treasury and Economic Planning. 

An officer at this level will be based at the County Headquarters and will be responsible for the coordination of activities ¡n the Revenue Section.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Day to day running of the County Revenue Collection Section.
  • Implementing County policies and regulations for revenue.
  • Developing and implementing plans to operationalize County revenue to enhance efficient revenue collection and growth.
  • Designing effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue.
  • Maintaining records of all the revenue sources/centers, rates and revenues collected.
  • Setting up and projecting regular revenue trends for planning and decision making ¡n the county.
  • Planning, formulating strategies and identifying sources of revenue.
  • Submitting regular reports to county committees on matters of revenue collection.
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree ¡n Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Finance, Economics or Business Administration/Management (Accounting or Finance) from a recognized institution.
  • A holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management/Administration, Finance, Economics or Commerce from a recognized institution will have an added advantage.
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent.
  • Conversant with QuickBooks and Sage pastel accounting packages.
  • Served as an Accountant ¡n the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years.
  • Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; .
  • Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate.
  • Be conversant with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act.
  • Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • Be a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills. . .
  • Certificate in Computer Application Skills relevant to financial management from a recognized institution.
  • Two (2) referees who must be senior public servants.
Terms of Service: Permanent
 
Note: For candidates to meet requirements of chapter six, all applicants are required to get clearance from the following:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Criminal Investigation Department
Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

How to Apply
 
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, and any other supporting documents. 

The position applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
 
Applications should be submitted to:
 
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O Box 36-50100
Kakamega

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.

All applications should reach this office on or before Thursday 17th April, 2014.
 
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.
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