Job Description
To manage and coordinate the provision of municipal services and development intervention in the peri-urban area and satellite suburbs with a view of improving the quality of life of residents.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Manage the Division and job activities of the staff members in the division.
- Coordinate and manage the provision of municipal services in the peri-urban area and satellite suburbs.
- Guide and manage the implementation of development projects, policies, and strategies in the peri-urban area and satellite suburbs.
- Manage the decentralization of functions from the head office to the peri-urban area and satellite suburbs.
- Oversee compliance to national laws, policies, regulations, procedures, and development agendas.
- Lead the carrying out of research and undertaking of activities aimed at improving the quality of life in the peri-urban area and satellite suburbs.
Skills, Experience & Education
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor Degree in Development Planning, Development Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Project Management, Community Development or closely related development field. Master Degree will serve as an added advantage.
REQUIRED SPECIALISATION:
Development Planning, Development Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Project Management and Community Development
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five (5) years relevant job experience
LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Drivers license (Code B or BE)
PRE-APPOINTMENT TRAINING AS AN ADDED ADVANTAGE:
Project Management, Contract Management, Geographical Information Systems, Environment Management and Public Participation.
KNOWLEDGE:
Local Authorities Act; Town planning laws, environmental Laws, Labor laws, other relevant laws, relevant policies, procedures, guidelines; project management; contract management, budgeting, research, leadership, coordination, public participation approaches, community dynamics and conflict management.
SKILLS: Complex problem-solving; critical thinking; decision making; analytical; interpersonal; leadership; crisis management; time management; computer literacy, verbal, written and communication