TOWN CLERK – CITY OF GWERU 400 views

VACANCY:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Town Clerk which is vacant.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Town Clerk is the Accounting Officer and Chief Advisor of Council and is expected to proffer overall leadership in the provision of sen ice delivery and strategic direction to the City ofGweru in line with stakeholder expectations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Mayor and to Council Committees, the Town Clerk’s main responsibilities are;
⦁ Spearhead Council’s vision, mission, values and goals.
⦁ Formulating the City strategy and supervising its implementation.
⦁ Helping the City in monitoring and evaluating its service delivery to the stakeholders.
⦁ Providing general oversight of all City activities and managing its operations.
⦁ Overseeing effective management of the City’s financial and non-fmancial resources including budgeting, reporting and auditing.
⦁ Promoting the image of the City through sound stakeholder management.
⦁ Setting performance benchmarks for Directors in line with the City and national policy.
⦁ Chairing critical City meetings and directing the Heads of Departments in implementing meeting resolutions.
⦁ Ensuring the drafting of by-laws, filing of legal and regulatory documents and monitoring legal compliance.
⦁ Serving as the Chief Engagement person for the City and ensuring proper representation of the City to the community.

QUALIFICATIONSAND EXPERIENCE
⦁ Applicants should hold a minimum of a Degree from recognised university in Administration. Local Government. Politics, Business Studies. Social Science, Engineering. Finance, Accounting . Law, Arts, Agriculture & Rural Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
⦁ A Masters degree in administration or equivalent will be an added advantage.
⦁ At least 4 years’ post qualification experience in Middle or Senior management level
⦁ A proven and documented record of programs delivered will be an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
⦁ Diplomacy and ability to demonstrate positive leadership skills.
⦁ Good Team Building Skills.
⦁ Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
⦁ Financial probity.
⦁ Good corporate governance acumen and personal integrity.
REMUNERATION
⦁ A package commensurate with the status of this position will be disclosed to the successful candidate.