Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Answerable to the board and implement the decisions and functions of the board as per Urban Areas and Cities Act,2011 Section 20 and 21
• Manage Administration in accordance to the Urban and Cities Areas Act, 2011 and applicable legislations.
• Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs
• Develop, implement an integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board by 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 Municipality.
• Act as Board Secretary and 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
• Enforce the provisions of this Charter, Municipal By-laws, and all applicable laws; 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;
• Exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by Charter, by-laws and applicable laws.
• Any other duties as directed by the Board

Requirements for Appointment
• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Holds at least a diploma from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Has a distinguished career in a medium level management position in either the private or public sector;
• Holds at least five years’ post qualification professional experience
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• An ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the municipality; and (1) carries on business in the municipality or has lived in the municipality for at least five years.
• Terms of Service: A Member of Board shall hold office for a term of five (5) years, on part time basis.
• Benefits: As Provided by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
The application should reach the County Secretary’s office on or before Wednesday 4th May 2022 clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope addressed to:
County Secretary
Murang’a County Government
P.O. Box 52 – 10200
MURANG’A

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