Kerugoya /kutus Municipal Manager at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/KKMM/P/03/19/06/18

Terms of Service: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answerable to the board and implement the decisions and functions of the board as per Urban Areas and Cities Act,2011 Section 20 and 21
• In charge of administration and accounting, take responsibility for overall performance. Manage utilization of staff, capacity building and maintain staff discipline
• Manage Administration in accordance to the Urban and Cities Areas Act, 2011 and applicable legislations.
• Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programmes
• Develop, implement an integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress
• Administer and implement by-laws and applicable legislations
• Ensure that an economically viable, effective, efficient and accountable administration is established and developed
• Account for the Municipality’s income and expenditure, assets
• Guides and oversees the budget preparation and implementation process of the Municipality
• Ensure the achievement of the Municipal mandate and common purpose through recognition and mobilization of support within the political and administrative leadership interlinks
• Ensure Municipal services are delivered in a sustainable and balanced way
• Build alliance for service delivery whilst working efficiently and co-operatively with key and critical municipal stakeholders
• Facilitate good governance and compliance through performance monitoring and evaluation
• Promote a culture of performance and accountability by setting and maintaining performance standards
• Conflict resolution
• Perform such other functions assigned by the board

Requirements for Appointment:

• A bachelor’s degree in Urban Management, Urban/Physical Planning, Economic planning, Public Administration or any related field from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of socio-economic dynamics in Kirinyaga County
• Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than five (5) years at a senior management level
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented Wide knowledge in Urban Development Policies and Financial Management
• Registration with a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and interpretation of key and related Urban Areas and Cities Legislations and Policies, Knowledge of Municipal Operations and Delegation of Powers

Skills and Competencies

Must be an excellent communicator at all levels; A visionary, transformative and inspirational leader; Customer oriented and sensitive to the needs of the communities; An action driven team player; Ability to identify and develop opportunities of the Municipality; and developmental strategist.