West Pokot County is one of the 14 Counties in the Rift Valley region. It is situated in the North Rift along Kenya’s Western boundary with Uganda border. It borders Turkana County to the North and North East, Trans Nzoia County to the South, Elgeyo Marakwet County and Baringo County to the South East and East respectively. The County lies within Longitudes 34° 47’and 35° 49’ East and Latitude 1° and 2° North and covers an area of approximately 9,169.4 km2. West Pokot County, whose Headquarters is Kapenguria, is mainly inhabited by Pokot community and minority community of Sengwer. We are religious people, and most of us are Christians, but we also have Muslims. Our culture is rich, and we embrace it.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Municipal Manager in ensuring effective service delivery in the Municipality;
•  Coordinating development activities to empower the residents;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in facilitating and coordinating Citizen participation in development of policies and delivery of services;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in promoting a safe and healthy environment;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in Controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes as may be delegated;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in plans, develops, implements and evaluates related programs and activities of major functions;
•  Supervise the preparation of budget for departmental functions including revenue plans and analysis of work programs and budget request;
•  Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Management or any other related field from a recognized University, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
•  Master’s degree is an added advantage;
•  Must have proven experience of NOT less than three (3) years in Administration or Management either in Public or Private sector;
•  Be a member of relevant Professional body;
•  Must be a Computer literate;
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.