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

• The Municipal Manager shall implement the decisions and functions of the Board and shall be answerable to the Board;
•  Manage administration in accordance to the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 and applicable legislations;
•  Formulation and implementation of Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programs;
•  Develop, implement an integrated Development plan and Monitor its progress;
•  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;
•  Controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes as may be delegated.
•  Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
•  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 Municipality;
•  Implementing policies for fire and disaster management;
•  Promote a safe and healthy environment;
•  Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
•  Encourage and support regional and inter-governmental corporations;
•  Act as Board Secretary and as ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
•  Perform other duties as may be directed by the Board of the Municipality.

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;
•  Must be a member of a relevant professional body;
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a thorough understanding of Socio-Economic dynamics in the County;
•  Be a strategic thinker and result oriented with wide knowledge in Urban Development Policies and Financial Management;
•  Must have proven experience of not less than five years in Administration or Management either in Public or Private sector;
•  Must be a Computer literate; and
•  Must be result good in report writing, analytical and problem solving skills
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

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