Job Description
Deputy Director Natural Resources, Job Group ‘Q’ One (1) Post - Advert No. CPSB/47/2023
Reporting to the Director; He/ She will assist the director in the following functions
Duties and responsibilities
i) Formulating, developing and implementing natural resource policies, legislation, strategies and action
plans for natural resources management programs.
ii) Evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and
work techniques.
iii) Organizing and participating in environment and natural resources meetings
iv) Conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on environment and natural resources
v) Ensuring safe custody of databases on environment and natural resources
vi) Conceptualizing research and development needs
vii) Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting
viii) Collaborating and liaising with stakeholders and development partners
ix) 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.
x) Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the natural resource section.
xi) Developing, implementing and evaluating the division’s strategic plans, programs and projects in
collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to manage County Natural Resources
xii) Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and
outputs.
xiii) Coordinating prospecting and mining of Natural Resources (granting, renewing and revoking artisanal
mining permits, maintaining a register of artisanal miners and maintaining fair-trade)
xiv) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by The Director
Requirements for appointment
i) Must have served in a position of Assistant Director of Environment and Natural Resources and mining
for a minimum period of three (3) years
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Natural Resource Management, Geology, Mining,
Bio Resource Conservation, Environmental Conservation, Coastal and Marine Resource Management,
Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource, Conservation Biology or any
other related discipline from a recognized institution.
iii) Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Land and Water Management, Range Management,
Meteorology, Limnology and Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Economics,
Environmental Law, Climate Change Adaptation or any other related discipline from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage.
iv) 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
v) Be conversant with County Government operations and demonstrate understanding of its operations
vi) Be a member of a professional body in good standing.
vii) Must have attended Strategic Leadership Development Program Course lasting not less than Six (6)
weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
viii) Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.