Chief Executive Officer-Mutoko Rural District Council 413 views

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grade: 11
Reports to: The Council

Qualifications and Attributes

• A master’s degree in the following study areas: Social Sciences, Local Governance Studies, Public Administration, Political Science and Administration, Business Studies, Law or Full CIS or any relevant degree.
• An undergraduate degree in the following study areas: Social Sciences, Local Governance Studies, Public Administration, or any relevant degree.
• Possession of a PHD is an added advantage
• A mandatory requirement of at least 6 years post qualification experience in middle or senior management in any administrative position in Local Government.
• Must be at least 35 years old
• Must be a holder of a clean class 4 drivers’ license.
• Must have a character clearance from ZRP
• Must have a clean record of service within the local government fraternity.
• Must be a citizen of Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical, legal and administrative advice to council and its committees
• To supervise and co-ordinate council departments and ensure that council resolutions are timeously implemented.
• To strategically manage council’s finances and ensure that external audits are always up-to-date
• To ensure that the council budget is in place and approved by the minister within the stipulated timeframe
• To encourage and coordinate investor initiatives to ensure economic growth of the district
• To provide dynamic leadership in an accountable, transparent and responsible manner
• To formulate and implement council socio-economic development strategies
• To ensure that council is viable and delivering services to its communities
• To promote regional and international relations and partnerships