Job Description
MUNICIPAL MANAGER – BUSIA MUNICIPALITY, JOB GROUP ‘R’ – ONE (1) POSITION, ADVERT
NO: CPSB/113/2023
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 and (amendment) 2019.
The Manager shall be the Secretary of the Board and an ex- officio member of the Board.
Duties and responsibilities
The Municipal Manager will be accountable to the Board and will be responsible for:
i. Ensuring provision of services to Municipality residents
ii. Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programs for efficient running of the Municipality
iii. Formulating and implementing integrated development plans
iv. Controlling land use, land subdivisions for various development purposes within the framework of the spatial
and master plans for the municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
v. Promoting and undertaking infrastructural development and services within the Municipality as may be
delegated by the County Government
vi. Developing and managing schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant National
and County Agencies
vii. Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system for the municipality
viii. Enforcing the fees, levies and charges as may be authorized by the County Government for delivery of
services
ix. Implementing applicable national and county legislation
x. Preparing the annual budget estimates for consideration by the county treasury and transmission to the
County Assembly for approval;
xi. Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans for delivery of
services
xii. Promoting a safe and healthy environment
xiii. Facilitating and regulating public transport
xiv. Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, urban Planning/Development,
Sociology or any other related field from a recognized university
iii. Master’s degree in relevant field is an added advantage
iv. Be a member of the relevant professional body in good standing.
v. Has proven experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration or management either in the public
or private sector
vi. Possession of at least a Senior Management Course program lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent
from a recognized institution.
vii. Demonstrate managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
i) KRA Tax compliance certificate
ii) Clearance from HELB
iii) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
iv) Certificate of Good Conduct
v) CRB clearance certificate