Municipal Manager - Kakamega Municipality ( Re-advertisement) at Kakamega County

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Municipal Manager will be responsible to the Municipal Board for managing the affairs of the Municipality in line with Article 184 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 (Amendment 2019). The manager shall be the Secretary of the board and an ex officio member of the board. Specific duties Sentail:-

• Developing and implementing policies, plans, strategies and programmes for efficient and effective running of the municipality;
• Formulating and implementing integrated development plans;
• Preparing and implementing spatial plans and master plans;
• Controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
• Undertaking infrastructural development and services within the Municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
• Developing and managing housing schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant National and County Agencies;
• Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system for the municipality;
• As delegated by the County Executive Committee, enforce the fees, levies and charges for the delivery of services;
• Preparing the Annual Budget estimates for consideration by the County Treasury and transmission to the County Assembly for approval;
• Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans for delivery of services;
• Establish, implement and monitor performance management system;
• Promoting a safe and healthy environment; and Facilitating and regulating public transport. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, Urban Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized University;
• Be a Certified Secretary in good professional standing;
• iHas proven experience of not less than four (4) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
• Demonstrate Managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010