Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga. The County’s population stands at 612,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementing the decisions and functions of the Municipal Board as

provided for in the Urban Areas and Cities Act Section 20 (a) to

Acting on behalf of the Board of the Municipality in ensuring the
execution of the directives of the Board of the Municipality;

• Preparing and presenting for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure to fund and carry out the programmes and operations of the Board;
• Be principally responsible for building and maintain strong alliance and effective working relations between the Board of the Municipality and the civil society, private sector and community — based Organisations;
• Causing to be prepared, transmitted to the Board of the Municipality and distributed to the public at least an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the Executive branch Municipality;
• Prepare and administer annual municipality budget;
• Administer Municipality utilities and properties;
• Acting as an ex- officio member of all committees of the Board of the Municipality;
• Performing functions as may be delegated by CPSB or by order or confer upon the Municipal Manager and
• Perform other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a degree in Urban Management, Public Administration;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences: Public Administration, Business Management or any other relevant degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Should be a registered and Certified Public Secretary;
• Possession of a relevant master’s degree would be an added advantage;
• Should have attended a Sement Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks at kenya school government
• Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration Or management either in the Public or private sector with at least five years in senior management;
• Be a member of the relevant professional institution and be in good standing;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Be ordinary resident or have permanent dwelling within Vihiga County.
• Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.