CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – MAKONI RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL 143 views

Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidate for the Post of Chief Executive Officer which has become vacant.

Purpose of the Job

The Chief Executive Officer is the Accounting Officer and Chief Advisor of Council and is expected to give overall leadership in the provision of service delivery and strategic direction of Makoni Rural District Council as per the expectations of stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reporting to the Council Chairperson.
2. Spearheading Council Vision, Mission, Values and Goals.
3. Provide technical, legal and administrative advice to Council and Committees.
4. Formulate the council strategy and supervise its implementation.
5. Ensure an efficient and effective monitoring and evaluation system on service delivery to council stakeholders.
6. Facilitate a smooth implementation of council resolutions and evaluation of their effects on stakeholders.
7. Promote the image of council through sound stakeholder management.
8. Crafting performance benchmarks for council that are in line with National Policy.
9. Overseeing effective management of council’s financial and nonfinancial resources including budgeting and auditing.
10. Provide dynamic leadership in an accountable, transparent and responsible manner.
11. Presiding over council management meetings and ensuring that Heads of Departments implement meeting resolutions.

Qualifications

1. Applicants should hold a minimum of a Degree in Administration, Local Government, Politics, Business,Social Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, LAW, Planning and Rural Development from a recognised University.
2. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

• A minimum of four (4) years post qualification experience in Middle Management level or Senior Management level.

1. At least 35 years old and mature.
2. Must be a holder of a clean driver’s license.
3. No criminal record.

• Be a Zimbabwean citizen.