Municipal Manager - Dadaab At Garissa County Public Service Board

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Municipal Manager shall be the Administrative Head of the Municipality and shall 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, and
Perform any other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
A person shall qualify to be appointed as Municipal Manager if the Person; -
Is a citizen of Kenya
Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
Possession of a relevant Master's Degree would be an added advantage;
Has proven experience of not less than five (5) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector;
Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
Be ordinarily a resident or have a permanent dwelling within the County