Director Mineral Resources At Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/005/2024/2025:
Director Mineral Resources will be responsible to the County Chief Officer in matters related to mineral resources in the County.

Duties and responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain strategies to deliver profitable mining and geological consulting services within the county;
Work with the community groups in the county to create a global service offering;
Maintain high level of quality within the mining and geology groups and meet international standards;
Promote innovation and the use of leading-edge technology in the mining and geological studies undertaken by the local communities; .
Contribute to mining and geology success in securing business and maintaining profitability;
Develop strategies, business plans/budget and business development to establish and grow the mining and geology sub sector into a profitable and successful consulting business within a diverse capability profile, a depth of skills and professional personnel and an enduring level of client and partner/associate loyalty that fits in with the county overall strategy;
Active marketing of mining and geology group capabilities in order to secure a broad, diverse and well-resourced client base, and;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment
For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: -
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the mineral resources function.