Municipal Managers at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing the decisions and functions of the Board and shall be answerable to the Board;
• Acting on behalf of the Board of the Municipality in ensuring the execution of the directives of the Board of the Municipality and during all intervals between meetings of the Board of the Municipality;
• Preparing and presenting for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure to fund and carry out the programmes and operations of the Board;
• Organizing and coordinating the Directorates
• Building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board of the Municipality and the civil society, private sector and community- based organizations;
• Causing to be prepared, transmitting to the Board of the Municipality, and distributing to the public at least an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the Directorates and agencies comprising the executive branch of the Municipality;
• Being responsible for the proper conduct of the executive and administrative works and affairs of the Municipality;
• Enforcing all the provisions of the Municipal charter, Municipal By-laws and all applicable laws;
• Acting as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board of the Municipality;
• Such other functions as the Board may, order, confer upon the Municipal Manager.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a bachelors’ degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Management or any other related field from a university recognized in Kenya or its Equivalent;
• Masters’ degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have served and had proven experience in administration or management either in public or private sector for a term of at least Five (5) years;
• Be computer literate;
• Have understanding of the National goals, Policies, and Development objectives of Vision 2030;
• Have excellent communication and inter- personal skills;
• Be a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya.