Uasin Gishu County is situated in the mid-west of the Rift Valley covering an area of 3,345.2 square kilometers and lies between longitude 34 degrees 50’ east and 35 degrees 37’ west and latitude 0 degrees 03’ south and 0 degrees 55’ north . The county is further sub-divided into six sub-counties namely; Soy, Turbo, Moiben, Ainabkoi, Kapseret and Kesses.It borders six counties namely Elgeyo Marakwet County to the East, Trans Nzoia to the North, Kericho to the South, Baringo to the South East, Nandi to the South West and Bungoma to the West. The county has an estimated population of 894,179 with urban population contributing about 31% of the entire population. The population density is 267 persons per sq.km .The County has potential labor force of 550,000 (56%) of the entire population. Hence 44% of the population is dependent. Uasin Gishu County is a highland plateau with altitudes falling gently from 2,700 metres above sea level to about 1,500 metres above sea level. The County lies within the Lake Victoria catchment zone and all its rivers drain into the lake. The main rivers include; Sosiani, Kipkaren, Kerita, Nderugut, Daragwa and Sambu .
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Economics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Relevant Master’s Degree from recognized institution will be an added advantage
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist.
- Knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years, three (3) of which must have been at management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
- Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.
- Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in administration of Finance, Budget & Economic Planning in the Department.
- Coordinate finance, budget & economic planning matters that affect the Municipality.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual work plans.
- Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act 2012, Public Procurement and
- Asset Disposal Act 2005, and any relevant legislation.
- Provide advice to the Municipal Manager on financial /fiscal matters.
- Manage and monitor revenue, expenditure and budget performance.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.
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