Municipal Manager at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Relevant working experience of not less than (10) years, five (5) of which should be in Administration or Management either in the public or private Sector;
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management; and
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities
The Municipal Manager will report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the functions set out in the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2015 which include:

• Overseeing the affairs of the Municipality;
• Developing policies, plans, strategies and programmes for delivery of services for approval by the Board;
• Formulation and implementation of integrated development plans as guided by the Municipal Board;
• Development and management of schemes, including site development in collaboration with relevant national and County agencies;
• Implementation of national and County legislation;
• Implementation of Board policies on control of land use, land sub- division, land development and zoning by public and private sectors;
• Promotion of infrastructural development and services within the municipality;
• Preparation for approval and implementation of the Municipal budget as approved;
• Establishment, implementation and monitoring of performance management systems;
• Implementation of any other Municipal Board decision; and
• Any other duties as directed by the Board and the Chief Officer.