Chief Executive Officer at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board and shall:-

• Subject to the direction of the Board, be responsible for the day to day management of the affairs of the Board;
• In consultation with the Board, be responsible for the direction of the affairs and the transactions of the Board, the exercise, discharge and performance of its objectives, functions and duties and the general administration of the Board;
• Develop and recommend to the Board short and long term goals business plans on revenue mobilization and collection; mapping broad revenue sources and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures to safeguard loss of revenue;
• Deliver agreed targets on revenue collection;
• Oversee the management of finances, preparation of budget estimates, annual work plans and programmes
• Develop and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders including National Government, County Government, Members of County Assembly, Development Partners, Private Sector and the Communities
• Identify and mobilize County resources, financial or otherwise to ensure provision and sustainability of projects, programmes and services
• Promote National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya
• Carry out any other function as may be assigned by the Board from time to time

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Be a holder of a least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Man-agement Science, Law or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a
• recognized institution;
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in management of not less than five (5) years from a public or private organisation, three(3) of which must be in a Senior Management level;
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in revenue mobilization;
• Have demonstrated thorough understanding of National Goals, policies and development objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Possess strong leadership skills, good oral and written communication skills;and,
• Be of high integrity, motivated and a team playe