Job Description
Advert Number KCPSB/2023/255
Job Title, Job Group and Number of Posts ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, JOB GROUP “P” (1 POST)
Department where the job falls under Water, Environment, Energy and natural resources
Job Application Start Date 1-September-2023
Job Application End Date 22-September-2023
Job Description and Job Specification
a) 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 natural resources meetings;
iv. Conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on natural resources;
v. Ensuring safe custody of databases on natural resources;
vi. Conceptualizing research and development needs on natural resources within the County;
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. Oversee management of entrusted County Resources;
xv. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
b) Requirements for appointment
i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution;
ii. Be a member of a professional body in good standing;
iii. Must have served in a position of Principal Environment and Natural Resources officer/mining officer for a minimum period of three (5) years;
iv. Master’s degree in Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
v. Must have attended Senior Management Course (SMC) or an equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;