Municipal Manager Jobs in Vihiga

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011, as read with section 59 (1) and (2) of the County Governments Act, 2012, the Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications for the position of MUNICIPAL MANAGER at the Vihiga Municipality from competent and qualified persons:-


Terms of Service Three (3)year contract, renewable for a further term. Remuneration As prescribed by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions of the Municipal Manager shall be to:

  • Implement the decisions and functions of the Board;
  • Enforce the provision and the of the Vihiga Municipal Charter and County legislation and other applicable laws;
  • Prepare and administer the annual municipality budget;
  • Organize Departmental structures and develop and administrative structure;
  • Appoint, supervise and remove municipality employees;
  • Administer municipality utilities and property;
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality

    Requirements for Appointment The applicant must:-

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Hold a master's degree in the field of management or administration from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Prove experience of not less than five (10) years in management or administration in the public or private sector; Or
  • Be ordinarily resident or have a permanent dwelling within the County.

    How To Apply

    Applicants must furnish, alongside their applications, copies of the following documents:
  • Copy of National Identity Card;
  • Letter from the Local Chief;
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
    testimonials
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • CHAPTER SIX MANDATORY Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission EACC)
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA
  • Credit Reference Bureau CRB
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Good Conduct)

    Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the Secretary County Public Service Board Governors Building Room 3 on or before 8th June, 2018 or posted to the following address:

    The County Public Service Board,
    Vihiga County Public Service Board
    P.O. Box 880-50300
    Maragoli


    NOTE: Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted MB: The County Government of Vlhlga Is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge commission for its recruitment services, Women and People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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