Chief Officer, Water, Environment, Forestry, Energy And Natural Resources At County Government Of Kericho

Requirements for AppointmentBe a Kenyan Citizen;Be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/ BSc. Water and Environmental Engineering, BSc. Water Engineering or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya;Masters Degree in Civil Engineering/ MSc. Water and Environmental Engineering, MSc. Water Engineering or related discipline from an institution recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;Membership to relevant professional body will be an added advantage;Have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a leadership position or at a Senior Management level in the public service or private sector;Senior management course from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage;Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030.Be a strategic leader and results oriented.Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the department;Initiating development of the appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the department;Handling public service matters, human resource and other issues related to the department.Ensuring operationalization of service delivery in all the devolved units related to the department in the County, Sub-Counties and Wards;Handling administration matters, assets and other required issues related to the department;Preparation of the departmental plans and budgets;Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;Promoting and Ensuring compliance with National values and Principles of good governance;Ensure timely, efficient communication and coordination of administration departmental affairs;Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the County goals and objectives;Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.