Municipal Manager at Muranga County Government

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
• Manage Administration in accordance to the Urban and Cities Areas Act, 2011 and applicable legislations.
• Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs
• Develop, implement an integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board by 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 Municipality.
• Act as Board Secretary and as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board; and
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities
• Enforce the provisions of this Charter, Municipal By-laws, and all applicable laws; 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;
• Exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by Charter, by-laws and applicable laws.
• Any other duties as directed by the Board

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Management, Public Administration, Business Management or any other relevant Degree from a university recognized in Kenya
• Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree would be an added advantage
• Must have at least Seven (7) years of experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a senior management level in reputable organization;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
• Understanding national goals, policies and development objectives of vision 2030;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate a thorough understanding of socio-economic dynamics in Murang’a County
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented Wide knowledge in Urban Development Policies and Financial Management
• Be a registered Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICSK) of good standing.
• Good knowledge and interpretation of key and related Urban Areas and Cities Legislations and Policies, Knowledge of Municipal Operations and Delegation of Powers
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and integrity