Chief Executive Officer at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognized University.
• A Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• At least ten (10) years' relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at senior management level in revenue administration or public finance management.
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Thorough knowledge of the Nairobi City County Revenue Administration Act, 2021, the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, the County Governments Act, 2012 and other legislation governing county revenue.
• Proven track record of revenue growth, reform or change management in a large institution.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the national values and principles of governance and of public service as espoused in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Job Description

• Reports to: Board of Directors, Nairobi City County Revenue Authority
• Deployment: Statutory Office established under the Nairobi City County Revenue Administration Act, 2021.

Job Description: -

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the following functions: -

• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction to the Authority in the assessment, collection, administration and accounting for all revenues due to the Nairobi City County Government.
• Implement the policies, decisions and resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Authority.
• Develop and implement the Authority's strategic plan, annual work plans, revenue targets and performance contracts.
• Advise the County Executive Committee Member responsible for Finance on revenue policy, rates, fees and charges, including the preparation of the annual Finance Bill in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
• Spearhead the identification, development and maintenance of all revenue streams in the County and propose optimal rates and charges.
• Set up effective mechanisms for monitoring and ensuring revenue system integrity, automation and security.
• Ensure all revenues are collected, properly recorded, reconciled, banked and reported in accordance with the Nairobi City County Revenue Administration Act, 2021, the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, the County Governments Act, 2012 and their regulations.
• Ensure effective internal controls, risk management, revenue compliance and enforcement across all revenue streams and sub-counties.
• Manage the human, financial and other resources of the Authority.
• Coordinate public participation and stakeholder engagement on matters related to county revenue.
• Foster collaboration with National Government agencies, the County Executive, the County Assembly and other stakeholders on revenue matters.
• Ensure compliance with the values and principles in Articles 10 and 201 of the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.