Director Natural Resources At County Government Of Turkana

Director Natural Resources will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to Natural Resources in the County.
Duties and responsibilities
Overall implementation, interpretation and review of natural resources policies, startegies, programmes and guidelines in the county,
Promoting collaboration and linkages with partners and stakeholders;
Formulating and reviewing county research agenda for county,
Planning, budgeting and ensuring compliance with set budgeting guidelines;
Assist in enforcement of relevant laws and regulations and monitoring resilience and health of natural resources;
Promote natural resources activities in the county;
Collect, analyze and report data and information on natural resources;
Compile regular reports as may be required on natural resources activities;
Identify needs, challenges and problems for developing and effective extension methods and practices through consultation with key stakeholders;
Develop and implement action plan for enhancing public knowledge and skills of best natural resources management practices;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment
Served in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector; Bachelor's degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forestry from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forry 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, objeves and the ability to relate them to the natural resources function..