Job Description
MUNICIPAL MANAGER - OGEMBO MUNICIPALITY (1 POSITION) JOB GROUP ‘R’-
VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/16/2024
The Municipal Manager will be responsible to the Municipal Board for managing the
affairs of the Municipality in line with the Provisions of the Urban Areas and Cities Act
2011 (Amended) 2019.
The duties and responsibilities include: -
Implementing the decisions and functions of the Municipal Board as provided for
in the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 (Amended) 2019 Section 20 (1), (a-s)
Acting on behalf of the Board of the Municipality in ensuring the execution of the
directives of the Board of the Municipality;
Be principally responsible for building strong alliance and effective working
relations between the Board of the Municipality and the civil society, private
sector and community-based organizations;
Causing to be prepared, transmitted to the Board of the Municipality, and
distributed to the public at least an annual report on the activities and
accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive
branch Municipality;
Administer Municipality utilities and properties;
Implementing national policies and policies of the County Executive Committees
as they affect the Municipality;
Acting as an ex-officio member of all committees of the board of municipality;
Performing functions as may be delegated by the Municipal Board or by order or
confer upon the Municipal Manager; and
Perform other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.
Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya or
its equivalent;
Have proven experience of not less than ten (10) years in administration or
management either in the public or private sector;
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
A post graduate qualification in urban planning and development from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Constitution of Kenya 2010, County
Government Act of 2012, Urban areas and Cities Act 2011;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a thorough
understanding of socio-economic dynamics of the county;
Must be computer literate.
Terms:
Three (3) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
Remuneration: As set by the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC).