Trans Nzoia County Municipal Manager Jobs in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities
The Municipal Manager shall:
Act on behalf of the Municipal Board;
Carry out the directives of the Municipal Board
As the Authorized and Accounting Officer of the Board
Prepare and present annual estimates of revenue and expenditure to fund and carry out the programmes and operations of the board as per Section 28 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act 2012
Be principally responsible for building and maintain strong alliances and effective working relationships between the Municipal Board and the Civil Society, Private Sector and community based organizations among others
Prepare a report on the activities and accomplishment of the departments and agencies to be transmitted to the Municipal Board, and distributed to the public annually.
Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipal Board and provide for the coordination of their activities.
Be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Municipal Board
Perform such other duties as may from time to time be conferred by the Municipal Board
Further to the above, the Municipal Manager shall be responsible for:-
Attending all Municipal Board meetings unless by the authority Chairperson of the Board
Makin reports and recommendations to the Municipal Board aboutn the needs of the Municipality;
Administering and enforcing all Municipality laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits and other Municipal board decisions;
Supervising and making request for required personnel (Municipal employees);
Organizing Municipal departments and administrative structures;
Preparing and administering the annual Municipal budget;
Administering Municipality utilities and property;
Encouraging and supporting regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
Promoting cooperation among the Municipal Board staff and citizens in developing Municipal policies and building.
Requirement for appointment:
Be a Kenyan citizen
Possess a bachelor’s degree in relevant field from qualified University
Post graduate degree in administration will be an added advantage
Have not less than 10 years’ experience in relevant field of practice
Have a thorough understanding of Urban Development policies, Urban Area and Cities Act, Labor Laws, and other relevant statutes
Have shown exemplary leadership qualities
Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines
Have ability to work in multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity
Poses knowledge of structural, legislative and regulatory frame work of Municipal management
Be a member of relevant professional body
Be proficient with relevant computer applications; and
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitutions
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Trans Nzoia County Municipal Manager Jobs in Kenya
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