Terms of Service: Contract Five (5) years

Job Group: Q

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines. 

Duties and Responsibilities

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

i)Act on behalf of the Municipal Board ensuring the execution of the decisions of the Board;

ii)Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure;

iii)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;

iv)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;

v)Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;

vi)Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities;

vii)Administer and enforce all Municipality By-laws, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;

viii)Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;

ix)Administer Municipality utilities and property;

x)Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;

xi)Promote cooperation among the Board of the Municipality, staff, and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community,

xii)Perform any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality

Qualifications

a) Be a citizen of Kenya.

b) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent.

c) A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

d) Has proven experience of not less than ten years in administration or management either in the public or private sector

NOTE:

Candidates shortlisted for the interviews for the above position will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting copies of the following: 

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

1.Additional information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke

2.Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should indicate the position applied for on top of the Envelope addressed to:

The Office of  the Ag. The Chief Executive Officer

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA-BAY.

Homa Bay County is an equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before April 2, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted