Municipal Manager at County Government of Kitui

Salary Scale: Ksh. 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 p.m.

Terms of Service: Contract

Requirements for Appointment

A person shall qualify to be appointed as the Municipal Manager if the Person:

• Is a citizen of Kenya;
• holds a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognised in Kenya or its equivalent;
• has proven experience of not less than ten years in administration or management either in the public or private sector; and
• satisfies the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the execution of the decisions of the Board;
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board, 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 the Secretary (ex-officio member) of the Board and all her committees;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities on daily basis;
• Administer and enforce all Municipality By-Laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;x 
• Administer Municipality utilities and property;
• Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
• Promote cooperation among the Board, staff and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Board.