Vacancies at Garissa County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Municipal Manager shall be the Administrative Head of the Municipality and shall report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the following functions:
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the board;
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;
• Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations;
• Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the board;
• Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;
• Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
• 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 any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

A person shall qualify to be appointed as Municipal Manager if the Person; –

• Is a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
• Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree would be an added advantage;
• Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• Be ordinarily a resident or have a permanent dwelling within the County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Municipal Manager shall be the Administrative Head of the Municipality and shall report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the following functions:
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the board;
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;
• Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations;
• Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the board;
• Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;
• Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
• 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 any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

A person shall qualify to be appointed as Municipal Manager if the Person; –

• Is a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
• Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree would be an added advantage;
• Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• Be ordinarily a resident or have a permanent dwelling within the County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Municipal Manager shall be the Administrative Head of the Municipality and shall report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the following functions:
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the board;
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;
• Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations;
• Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the board;
• Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;
• Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
• 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 any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

A person shall qualify to be appointed as Municipal Manager if the Person; –

• Is a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
• Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree would be an added advantage;
• Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• Be ordinarily a resident or have a permanent dwelling within the County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Municipal Manager shall be the Administrative Head of the Municipality and shall report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the following functions:
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the board;
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;
• Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations;
• Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the board;
• Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;
• Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
• 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 any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

A person shall qualify to be appointed as Municipal Manager if the Person; –

• Is a citizen of Kenya
• Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
• Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree would be an added advantage;
• Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• Be ordinarily a resident or have a permanent dwelling within the County

Requirements for Appointment: –

• To serve as Chairperson of the AUDIT committee, the applicant must meet the following minimum qualification:
• Be Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: -Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance,
• Economics, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting option) from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
• Professional qualifications relevant to their field and;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK and in good standing; at least ten (10) years professional experience at senior management level in the wider public service or private sector;
• Have a thorough understanding of the relevant legislations, best practices and emerging issues in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business
• Administration, Procurement, Law and other related fields;
• Have a good understanding of the County Government operations and financial management reporting and auditing;
• Be knowledgeable of the Government affairs with requisite business and

MEMBER, GARISSA COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE (3 POSTS)

To serve Members of the Audit Committee, the applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields:
• Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Law, Business Administration and any other relevant fields:
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• At least five (5) years professional experience in any of the following fields: -Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Law or any other related field at senior management level in a busy, reputable public or private organization;
• Have a good understanding of the county government’s operations, financial reporting and auditing;
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of a devolved system of government;
• Possess the requisite business, leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Be a person of integrity and in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;

Duties and Responsibilities of the Audit Committee

• Evaluate whether processes are in place to address key roles and responsibilities in relation to risk management.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the control environment to provide reasonable assurance that the systems of internal control are of a high standard and functioning as intended.
• Perform an independent review of the financial statements to ensure the integrity and transparency of the financial reporting process.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the County Government’s performance information and compliance with the performance management framework and performance reporting requirements.
• Evaluate the quality of the internal audit function, particularly in the areas of planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with external audit and assessing the adequacy of management response to issues identified by audit.
• Review the effectiveness of how the County Government monitors compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and promotes a culture committed to lawful and ethical behavior.
• The Chairperson’s role will be to provide overall leadership to the Committee on the roles listed above.
• Have a good understanding of Government operations and financial management system; and
• Be a person of integrity, demonstrated professional competence and strong interpersonal skills.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years on part-time basis and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one (1) term only. Be paid allowances at rates determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.