Duties and Responsibilities

The Municipal Manager shall be answerable to the Municipal Board. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the decisions and functions of the board;Overseeing the affairs of the municipality;
• Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programmes;
• Formulating and implementing an integrated development plan;
• Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system of the Administration and providing public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the board;
• Ensuring preparation and submission of the municipal annual budget estimates to the relevant County Treasury for consideration and submission to the County Assembly for approval as part of the annual County Appropriation Bill;
• Establish, implement and monitor performance management systems; and
• Perform such other functions as may be delegated by the municipal board.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment, the applicant must;

• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter (6) six of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically applicants must provide;
  • A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• Terms of Service: Five (5) Year Contract.