Municipal Manager, Ndhiwa, Job in Kenya

Municipal Manager - Ndhiwa

Terms of Service-Five (5) YEARS

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Municipal Manager will report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the following functions:

  • Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the board;
  • Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;
  • Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations;
  • Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the board;

  • Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
  • Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;
  • Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;
  • Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
  • Administer Municipality utilities and property;
  • Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
  • Promote cooperation among the Board of the Municipality, staff, and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community, and
  • Perform any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality

Qualifications

  • Be a citizen of
  • Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its
  • A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Has proven experience of not less than ten years in administration or management either in the public or private sector

Integrity Clearance

Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.

  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
  • For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of

Applications should be received on or before Friday 9th June 2023 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

NOTE:

  1. Additional information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke
  2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
  3. Applicants from Homa Bay County are required to indicate their constituency and ward of residence
  4. Shortlisted candidates for all the positions advertised will be required to provide copies of relevant documents from the under-listed authorities.
    • Kenya Revenue Authority.
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa-Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should indicate the position(s) applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:

Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA-BAY.

Homa Bay County is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.