Municipality Manager

Municipal manager

“As your Municipal Manager, I am devoted to nurturing a dynamic and well-managed community where both residents and businesses can truly thrive. Our dedicated team is here to offer outstanding services, champion sustainable growth, and enrich the quality of life for all. Your insights and partnership are vital as we join forces to create a brighter, more vibrant future for Kapsabet. Thank you for playing a key role in our community’s ongoing success.”

RECRUITMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Municipal manager shall be responsible for implementing the decisions and functions of the Municipal Board and shall be answerable to the Board.

Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan Citizen;
  • Hold a degree in Urban Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Project Planning, and Management or any other relevant degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Possession of a relevant Master’s degree;
  • Has proven experience of not less than Five (5) years in administration or management either in the Public or Private sector with at least five years in senior management;
  • Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

  • Duties and Responsibilities

    • Overseeing the affairs of the Municipality.
    • Implementing the decisions and functions of the Board and answerable to the Board
    • Act on behalf of the Municipality in ensuring the execution of the directives of the Board
    • Prepare and present for approval of the Board of Municipality, an annual estimate for revenue and expenditure to fund and carry out the programmes of the Board
    • Formulating and implementing Integrated Development Plans
    • Controlling Land Use, Land Sub-Division for various development purposes as may be delegated
    • Developing and adopting Polices, Plans, Strategies and Programmes for efficient running of the Municipality
    • Promoting and Undertaking infrastructural Development and Services within the Municipality as may be delegated by the County Government
    • Developing and Managing Schemes. Including site development in collaboration with relevant National and County Agencies
    • Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system for the Municipality
    • Enforcing the Fees, Levies and Charges as May be authorized by the County Government for delivery of services
    • Ensuring provision of services to its residents
    • Initiating new or making recommendations for issues to be included in the laws
    • Implementing National Policies of the County Executive Committees as they affect the Municipality
    • Enforcing compliance with constitutional provisions on Consumer rights, Fair Administrative action, Bill of Rights and Values and Principles of Public Service
    • Preparing Annual Appropriation Bill and submitting it to the County Treasury for consideration and transmission to the County Assembly for approval
    • Establish , Implement and monitor Performance Management Systems
    • Coordinating and facilitating Citizen Participation in the Development of Policies and Plans and delivery of Services
    • Implementing Policies for Fire and Disaster Management
    • Promoting a safe and healthy environment
    • Performing such other functions as may be delegated from time to time