Municipal Manager - Kendu Bay at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

The Municipal Manager will report to the Municipal Board and be responsible for the following functions:

• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the Board;
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;
• Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations;
• Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the Board;
• Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;
• Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
• Administer Municipality utilities and property;
• Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
• Promote cooperation among the Board of the Municipality, staff, and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community,
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of Kenya.
• Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent.
• A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Has proven experience of not less than ten years in administration or management either in the public or private sector