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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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.