Background

Narok County Government was formed by the County Governments Act of 2012 as prescribed in the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. It is one of the 47 devolved units situated in the Great Rift Valley in the Southern part of the Country where it boarders the republic of Tanzania. Narok County has its headquarters in Narok Town, off Narok Nakuru Road. Narok County comprises of six (6) sub-counties namely: Narok North, Narok West, Narok East, Narok South, Transmara East and Transmara West.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Providing overall leadership and strategic direction in the management of liquor licensing services within the County; Developing, reviewing, and implementing liquor licensing policies, regulations, and guidelines; Coordinating the issuance, renewal, suspension, and revocation of liquor licenses in accordance with applicable laws; Ensuring compliance with national and county legislation governing alcohol control and distribution; Coordinating enforcement operations in collaboration with relevant security and regulatory agencies; Maintaining an up-to-date register of all licensed premises and ensuring proper record management systems; Undertaking inspections and monitoring compliance of licensed premises; Advising the County Executive and relevant committees on matters relating to liquor licensing and control; Handling public complaints, disputes, and stakeholder engagements relating to liquor licensing; Coordinating revenue collection and ensuring accountability in licensing processes; Preparing periodic reports on licensing status, compliance levels, and enforcement outcomes; and Promoting responsible alcohol trade and contributing to public safety and order.

Requirements For Appointment

Served in a senior management position in Public Administration, Enforcement, Regulatory Affairs, or a comparable position for at least seven (7) years; Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, or related field from a recognized institution; Holds a Master’s Degree in the relevant field; Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, enforcement, or licensing administration; A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program from a recognized institution or its equivalent is an added advantage; Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage; Strong knowledge of county government operations and applicable liquor control laws; Computer application skills; Demonstrated integrity, leadership, and ability to manage multi-agency enforcement.

• Providing overall leadership and strategic direction in the management of liquor licensing services within the County
• Developing, reviewing, and implementing liquor licensing policies, regulations, and guidelines
• Coordinating the issuance, renewal, suspension, and revocation of liquor licenses in accordance with applicable laws
• Ensuring compliance with national and county legislation governing alcohol control and distribution
• Coordinating enforcement operations in collaboration with relevant security and regulatory agencies
• Maintaining an up-to-date register of all licensed premises and ensuring proper record management systems
• Undertaking inspections and monitoring compliance of licensed premises
• Advising the County Executive and relevant committees on matters relating to liquor licensing and control
• Handling public complaints, disputes, and stakeholder engagements relating to liquor licensing
• Coordinating revenue collection and ensuring accountability in licensing processes
• Preparing periodic reports on licensing status, compliance levels, and enforcement outcomes
• Promoting responsible alcohol trade and contributing to public safety and order

• Computer application skills
• Demonstrated integrity, leadership, and ability to manage multi-agency enforcement

• Served in a senior management position in Public Administration, Enforcement, Regulatory Affairs, or a comparable position for at least seven (7) years
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, or related field from a recognized institution
• Holds a Master’s Degree in the relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, enforcement, or licensing administration
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program from a recognized institution or its equivalent is an added advantage
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of county government operations and applicable liquor control laws