Massive Job Vacancies at Busia County Public Service Board (15posts)
Massive Job Vacancies at Busia County Public Service Board (15posts)
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Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her.
- Open Jobs
- Deputy Director Enforcement and Security
- Director Disaster Management
- Director Co-Operative Audit
- Director Trade
- Municipal Manager (Malaba Municipality)
- Director Survey
- Director Land Administration
- Director Housing
- Deputy Director Medical Services / Senior Medical Specialist
- Director, Information Communication Technology
- Director Economic Planning (Chief Economist/Chief Statistician)
- Director Public Works
- Director Energy
- Director Roads
- Director Natural Resources
- Method of Application
Deputy Director Enforcement and Security
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Duties and responsibilities
- Deputizing the County Head of Security and Enforcement
- Formulating and implementing policies and strategies of the County security and enforcement
- Coordinating and enforcing security issues in the county
- Regulating enforcement and security staff rules in the county
- Giving regular reports on enforcement and security to the County Head of Security and enforcement
- Directing, guiding and consulting on the day-to-day operations
- Commanding and supervising uniformed and non-uniformed staff
- Appraising staff with regard to training, promotions, welfare and discipline
- Ensuring cooperation and consultation with representatives of all government agencies on matters pertaining to enforcement and security
- Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the superiors from time to time
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Must have served in the position of Senior Superintendent for a minimum period of three (3) years
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Security Management, Criminology and Fraud Management, Criminology and Security Studies, Penology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Certificate in computer applications
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Director Disaster Management
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer -Governorship, he/she will be responsible for:
- Coordinating disaster risk management programmes, emergencies, policies, strategies in the county
- Developing and reviewing Disaster Response Plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effective response;
- Supervising staff and overseeing the smooth running of the department
- Managing the department’s budget and maintain statistical and financial records
- Collaborating and Networking with like-minded partners to build a culture of risk reduction and effective emergency response plans;
- Acting as a focal point in best practices for replication and uptake by strategic partners and stakeholders;
- Establishing a unique County Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) for effective management and coordination of humanitarian emergencies;
- Ensuring total compliance to the Workplace safety standards (OSHA)
- Raising awareness to the public on disaster management and preparedness
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Have served for a minimum period of 6 years in a field relevant.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field
- Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Social Science or related field from a recognized institution
- Certificate course in firefighting/fire rescue, first aid or any other disaster response course from a recognized institution
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- attended a senior management course (SMC) or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized Institution
- Demonstrate professional, technical, administrative competences and strong analytical skills with outstanding verbal and written communication
- Has the ability to work within a multi-cultural setting and management skills
Director Co-Operative Audit
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Director Co-operative Audit will be responsible to the County Chief Officer responsible for Co-operative Development.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Formulating policy, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling Co-operative Audit Services in the county
- Ensuring provision of continuous and compliance audit on co-operative societies;
- Verifying and compiling final audit reports/queries on societies’ financial statements;
- Offering tax consultancy to co-operative societies;
- Overseeing and ensuring preparation and implementation of strategic objectives of the directorate;
- Preparing and implementing the directorate’s performance contracts, work plans and appraisal systems; and
- Instituting operational accountability
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- Have served in the position of Deputy Director of Co-operative Audit, job group ‘Q’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Sector for a minimum of 3 (three) years;
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting / Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration/Management or Co-operative Management from a recognized institution;
- Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting / Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration/Management or Co-operative Management from a recognized institution;
- Be a registered member of any of the following professional bodies: – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
- Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Have a Certificate in computer applications from recognized institution;
- Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance; and
- Have exhibited a thorough understanding of the County goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the co-operative audit function
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Director Trade
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing strategies to enhance trade in all aspects in the county;
- Developing policy documents on the growth of trade in the county;
- Preparing work plans for the directorate iv) Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes;
- Developing mechanisms to handle public complaints on local, regional international trade and customer care issues;
- Analyzing economic and trade related policies; Documenting business information to the business community;
- Facilitating trade promotion activities through trade fairs and exhibitions;
- Scanning market profiling and market intelligence surveys for international trade development;
- Providing consultancy and extension services on trade issues to stakeholders;
- Preparing position papers for bilateral, regional and international trade negotiations [e.g., World Trade Organization (WTO), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East Africa Community (EAC), African Caribbean and Pacific and European Union (ACP EU) among others];
- Drafting trade agreements for negotiations with East Africa Community (EAC), African Caribbean and Pacific and European Union (ACPEU) among others];
- Drafting trade agreements for negotiation with trading partners;
- Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have: –
- Served in the position of senior assistant director trade for a minimum period of three years
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; commerce, marketing, business administration, business management, entrepreneurship, economics, international trade/business/relations or its equivalent from recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; commerce, marketing, business administration, business management, entrepreneurship, economics, international trade/business/relations or its equivalent from recognized institution;
- Certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from recognized institution
- Certificate in computer application from recognized institution
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national /county goals policies and development objectives and ability to translate them in to trade development projects.
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Municipal Manager (Malaba Municipality)
The Municipal Manager will be responsible to the Municipal Board for managing the affairs of the Municipality in line with Article 184 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 and (amendment) 2019. The Manager shall be the Secretary of the Board and an ex- officio member of the Board. Terms of service: Five (5) years contract (renewable once)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring provision of services to its residents
- Developing and adopting policies, plans, strategies and programs for efficient running of the Municipality
- Formulating and implementing integrated development plans
- Controlling land use, land subdivisions for various development purposes within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the municipality as may be delegated by the County Government;
- Promoting and undertaking infrastructural development and services within the Municipality as may be delegated by the County Government
- Developing and managing schemes, including site development in collaboration with the relevant National and County Agencies
- Maintaining a comprehensive database and information system for the municipality
- Enforcing the fees, levies and charges as may be authorized by the County Government for delivery of services
- Implementing applicable national and county legislation
- Preparing the annual budget estimates for consideration by the county treasury and transmission to the County Assembly for approval;
- Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans for delivery of services
- Promoting a safe and healthy environment
- Facilitating and regulating public transport
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Management, Economics, urban Planning/Development, Sociology or any other related field from a recognized university
- Master’s degree in relevant field is an added advantage
- Be a member of the relevant professional body in good standing.
- Has proven experience of not less than seven (7) years in administration or management either in the public or private sector
- Possession of at least a Senior Management Course program lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrate managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results
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Director Survey
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development and review of policies, publication plans, maps, charts and strategies on surveying, GIS and mapping
- Overseeing maintenance of road reserve boundaries
- Verifying cadastral, adjudication, photo control and engineering surveys
- Providing guidance on standardization and certification of survey equipment
- Overseeing preparation and submission of technical and administrative reports of the department
- Supervising and undertaking quality control of in-house and outsourced survey services
- Monitoring and evaluating the survey and mapping activities
- Preparing departmental budgets, monitoring and evaluating budget control measures
- Managing and developing staff of the department
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen.
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatic Engineering, Technology in Geomatics Technology in Geo informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, and Philosophy in Technology (Survey) from a recognized Institution.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field
- Be a Full Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and in good standing
- A registration with Land Surveyors Board will be an added advantage.
- Have at least Seven (7) years’ working experience.
- Certificate in Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Certificate in Computer Applications.
- Certificate in Geographical Information System (GIS) and/remote sensing.
- Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
- demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in general organization and management of the housing function
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Director Land Administration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overseeing the implementation, interpretation and enforcement of article 66 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Land Registration Act, 2012, the Community Land Act, 2016, and the Land Control Act Cap 302 of the Laws of Kenya and other relevant statutes, regulations and strategies
- Overseeing the formulation of legislation, policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and programs relating to Land Administration
- Providing oversight on alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on land administration matters
- Establishing and maintaining land banks for investment
- Providing oversight on sub-division, amalgamations, change of user, extension of lease, and building plans
- Overseeing investigations on land administration matters
- Preparing and submitting land administration reports
- Ensuring efficient functioning and safe custody of land information
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements for appointment
- A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Land Economics; Land Management; Real Estate and Property studies; Land Surveying and Geo-Spatial Engineering; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university
- Master’s degree in the relevant field
- Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director of Land Administration for a minimum period of three (3) years
- Have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Be registered with the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); Land Administration and Management Chapter or its equivalent vi) Be proficient in computer applications
- Having undergone a course in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or mediation, and a member of Mediation Training Institute International (MTI) East Africa will be an added advantage
- Have a proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level
- Demonstrate managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives, and ability to relate them to the land administration and management function
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Director Housing
Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinating the divisional matters, programs, formulating and implementing policies at the headquarters and field offices;
- Promoting participatory approaches and capacity building in the housing development process; liaising with stakeholders to establish and maintain land banks for housing development;
- Coordinating activities of development partners and other stakeholders involved in housing development; facilitating exchange of ideas among stakeholders through seminars, conferences, workshops and symposiums;
- Ensuring proper management of resources for housing and human settlements development;
- Overseeing dissemination of information to stakeholders.
- Responsible for guiding, supervising and developing staff and managing financial resources.
- Planning, coordinating and directing overall operations of the department and field offices;
- Monitoring of workloads and recommending distribution;
- Analyzing and continuous reviewing and implementing housing infrastructure development policies;
- Integrating policy objectives into planning and implementing projects;
- Formulating strategies and preparing budgets;
- Promoting public-private partnerships in low-cost housing infrastructure;
- Co-ordinating stakeholder participation in housing infrastructure development;
- Overseeing resource mobilization and utilization for implementation of projects and programs;
- Overseeing research and preparing reports on pertinent issues on housing infrastructure development.
- Responsible for guiding, supervising and developing staff and managing financial resources.
- Planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating housing projects for home ownership and rental by civil servants;
- Formulating, reviewing, interpreting and implementing civil servants housing policies;
- Researching on civil servants housing demand;
- Formulating and implementing financing strategies;
- Ensuring delivery of affordable housing; facilitation of ownership transfer to purchasers;
- Ensuring safekeeping of leases and titles;
- Translating project briefs into concepts; facilitate procurement of consultancy services and building works;
- Engaging housing development partners;
- Facilitating issuance of loans to civil servants for construction or purchase of houses;
- Maintaining assets inventory for civil servants housing.
- Guiding, supervising and developing staff and managing financial resources.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have: –
- served in the position of Senior Assistant Director of Housing or in a comparable and relevant position in the housing and human settlements sector for a minimum of three (3) years;
- Registration by any of the following bodies: Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Registration Board, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, Physical Planners Registration Board, Valuers Registration Board, National Environmental Management Authority Board and any other relevant and recognized professional body.
- Master’s degree in any of the following: Housing Administration, Urban Management, Urban/Regional Planning, Valuation and Property Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Structural Engineering, Land Economics, Building Economics, Estate Management, Building/Construction/Project Management, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Community Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in general organization and management of the housing function
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Deputy Director Medical Services / Senior Medical Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performing complex and advanced clinical patient management in areas of specialization including; Internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, ENT surgery, ophthalmology, psychiatry, anesthesia, paediatrics, pathology, radiology, public health or any other specialist recognized by the Board.
- Coordinating, training, coaching and mentoring of health personnel managing health stores including essential medicines and/or programs for managing large facilities/hospitals.
- Developing interventions, activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions.
- Developing medical standards operating procedures (SOPS) and protocols.
- Developing training circular and syllabi in collaboration with training institutions.
- Coordinating emergency response and clinical care.
- Managing health information system.
- Carrying out health survey and research,
- Monitoring and provision of forensic and medico-legal services
Requirements for appointment
For appointment into this position, an officer must have:
- Served as Assistant Director of Medical Services/ Medical Specialist I for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Medicine, Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Ear Nose and Throat, Otorhinolaryngology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Micro-biology, Neuron Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics and Child Health, Palliative Medicine, Pathology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Radiology, Health System Management, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Global Health Policy, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Certificate of registration by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution, and
- Demonstrated Professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Director, Information Communication Technology
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiating information policy formulation and review and design of appropriate programs to facilitate its implementation
- Coordinating information services, including collecting, analyzing and disseminating information to the public through media;
- Initiating research on various information services issues and developing appropriate interventions;
- Developing standards and regulations in management of information;
- Managing finances and assets in the department;
- Managing of the human resource training and development
- Developing and managing Information Technology policies and programmes within the County;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have:
- Served in the position of Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: computer Science/ICT or Electronics/Electrical Engineering from an institution recognized in Kenya
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline and from any other recognized Institution;
- A certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution in Kenya
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than four (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and competence in systems analysis and program design.
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Director Economic Planning (Chief Economist/Chief Statistician)
Duties and responsibilities;
- Heading Central planning and Project Monitoring Division in the County
- Directing Economic planning functions or production of statistical data at the County level.
- Preparing County development plans and co-ordination of county position on National Economic Subjects;
- Monitoring and evaluating of policies and programmes;
- Assisting in collection, Collation, processing and administration of statistical data in accordance with Statistical Act.
- Supervising Officers in his/her division or a Central Planning and Project Monitoring Divisions in the County.
Requirements For Appointment;
For appoint to this position an Officer must have:
- Served in the position of Deputy Chief Economist/Deputy Chief Statistician for at least three (3) years or other comparable and relevant position in economic Planning; or in compilation and production of statistical data for County economic Planning and development in the public or Private Sector for at least twelve (12) years of which three (3) years must be at a senior Economic policy Research/Planning position.
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence matched with power appreciation of the county’s Economic Development Needs and the strategies necessary to meet them.
- Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability coupled with wide experience in economic planning or in the production and interpretation of statistical data;
- Attained qualifications in Economics or Statistics of at least Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science (MSc)or Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) level or their equivalent recognized qualification.
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of public works services;
- Demonstrated self-drive and proven leadership;
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Director Public Works
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing oversight of the Directorate and interprets and oversees compliance with laws, regulations, codes and/or standards;
- Reviewing and formulating of construction and engineering services in the department and county government institutions and sites;
- Co-ordinating design, supervising construction and maintaining buildings and other public works;
- Reviewing and updating policies, systems and procedures for design in structural engineering services;
- Planning, designing, supervising of construction, contracts, materials investigation and research related to buildings and other structures;
- Formulating and reviewing general policies on procurement and maintenance of infrastructure;
- Overall planning, controlling and co-ordination of structural engineering services, designs and implementation;
- Carrying out quality assurance on structural engineering services;
- Approving of consultants’ designs;
- Coordinating evaluation and monitoring adherence and compliance with the set commitments and indicators in the departmental performance contract;
- Attending meetings and provide reports to the Chief Officer on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects
- Reviewing plans prepared by private firms for accuracy, design completeness and conformance to laws and County design criteria;
- Advising the Chief Officer on matters Public Works; xiv) Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; structural Engineering, Architecture, Quantity survey or any equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
- Must have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in Engineering field not less than seven (5) years in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Must have been registered with Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) of Kenya as a Quantity Surveyor or Engineering Board of Kenya;
- Must have Current valid annual Practicing License from the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) of Kenya or Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Must be in good professional standing of not less than three (3) years post Board registration;
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or a Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of public works services;
- Demonstrated self-drive and proven leadership;
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Director Energy
Duties and Responsibilities
- Utility budget accounting, including forecasting future energy demand and costs;
- Overseeing procurement of electric and natural gas energy and water/sewer service.
- Monitoring of utility metering systems including electric, natural gas, steam chilled water and potable water/sewer;
- Promoting the development, production, conservation and utilization of renewable energy;
- Monitoring, supervision and evaluation of renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation projects;
- Coordinating research in renewable energy; vii. Promoting development of appropriate local capacity for the manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of renewable technologies;
- Developing and promoting of off-grid and decentralized electrical systems and hybrids;
- Promoting, coordinating and administering of outreach and knowledge management on renewable energy sources such as wind power, small hydro, biogas, and solar power technologies;
- Promoting Private Sector participation in development of renewable energy initiatives and benchmarking;
- Energy opportunity Assessment and Energy project support;
- Organizing efficiency standards;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Chief Officer Department of Water, and Energy.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be in possession of Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental sciences OR Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Energy Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
- Where applicable, Registration by Professional bodies and possession of a current practicing license;
- Have at least 5 years working experience 3 of which must be at a senior management level;
- Experience in the field of renewable energy development for a period of not less than 5 years will be desirable;
- Certificate course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
- Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills
- Be computer literate
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Massive Job Vacancies at Busia County Public Service Board (15posts)
Director Roads
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The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure for overall management of county road network and mechanical unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating the review and formulation of general policies on procurement of works and ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all road works;
- Budgeting, carrying out Quality Assurance of Roads Services;
- Coordinating the evaluation and monitoring the adherence and compliance with the set commitments and indicators in the Departmental Performance contract and be responsible for the overall planning.
- Supervising contraction, rehabilitating and maintaining of classified and unclassified roads;
- Preparing of tender documents;
- Monitoring the execution of road development projects
- Supervising and training of engineers and technical staff in the Directorate.
- Formulating policy and development of standards for procurement and maintenance of vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment;
- Allocating resources to ensure optimum utilization and working efficiency of all vehicles, plant and equipment maintained by the Department’s workshops and asset register of the same;
- Assessing the future workload and planning workshops for manpower development;
- Providing technical advice and assistance to other departments, client Departments, government bodies, public and private sector on matters relating to mechanical engineering, motor Vehicles, plant and equipment; staff management and development.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment of this position, an officer must have:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Served in the position of Principal Superintendent Engineer (Roads/Materials) or comparable and r elevant position in a busy organization for at least three (3) years in the Public Sector or Five (5) in the Private Sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an engineer or relevant professional field;
- Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or relevant professional field;
- A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil engineering programmes.
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized Institution.
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Director Natural Resources
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development and implementation of environmental policy, legislation and related statutes;
- Formulating policies and plans for natural resources management programs.
- Coordinating, prospecting and mining of Natural Resources (granting, renewing and revoking artisanal mining permits, maintaining a register of artisanal miners and maintaining fair-trade)
- Evaluating and verify employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
- Overseeing preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees.
- Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the natural resource section.
- Developing, implementing and evaluating the divisions strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to manage County Natural Resources;
- Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs.
- Safeguarding the health and safety of mine employees and communities affected by mining operations.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
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Massive Job Vacancies at Busia County Public Service Board (15posts)
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Served for at least 3 years in the position of Deputy Director Environment and Natural Resources in the Public Sector or Five (5) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Private Sector;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environment Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Health, Environmental Law, Environmental Resource Conservation, Environmental Studies and Community Development, Environmental Studies and Community Resource Conservation, Fisheries, Forestry, Geo-Spatial Information and Remote Sensing, Agriculture, Aquatic Science, Bio- Resource Conservation and Management, Botany, Chemistry, Climate Change and Development, Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Disaster Mitigation, Ecology, Range Management, Zoology, Water Resources and Environment, Natural Resource Management, Geology, Mining, or any other related discipline from a recognized institution;
- Masters degree in any of the above or related disciplines from a recognized institution in Kenya.
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of natural resource function
- Be a member of a professional body in good standing where applicable.
- Must have attended Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent lasting a minimum of six (6) weeks or any other recognized institution.
- Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Method of Application
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th April, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
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