Duties and responsibilities:-
Organization, direction, control and coordination of the functions of the Department;
Interpretation and application of water resource management laws and other related statutes in line with the county goals and objectives;
Assist in the development of appropriate County water policies legal and institutional framework for the implementation of mandate of the Ministry;
Assist in providing technical and management guidance in all aspects of water resources management;
Provide technical guidance in performing design work and scientific calculation on water projects and programmes;
Interpretation of design drawing and specification and calculation in regard to water projects and programmes; ;
Plans and direct construction, maintenance and operation of water resources and supplies system
Assess, design and oversee construction irrigation project and distribution of water systems;
Preparation annual work plans and financial budget for the Department;
Promote and maintain working relation with relevant government Department;, research institutions, private sector donors and civil society;
Ensuring strict compliance with all financial budget and procurement procedure;
Perform other relevant duties that may be assign form time to time;
Requirement for appointment:-
Be a Kenyan citizen
A Bachelor of Science degree from recognized university in any the following discipline: water and irrigation, water engineering, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, water and soil engineering or related field;
A Master Degree of Science degree from recognized university in any the following discipline: water and irrigation, water engineering, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, water and soil engineering or related field will be an added advantage;
Must have either ten (10) years demonstrable and proven experience, three (3) of which must have been at Job Group CPSB 04/Q or its equivalent from the public sector or six years' experience at Job Group CPSB 05/P in the Public Service OR have either fifteen (15) years of demonstrable and proven experience, five (5) of which must have been at Job Group CPSB 04/Q or its equivalent from the private sector or eight years' experience at Job Group CPSB 05/P in the Private Service.
Must be registered with any of the following; Water Services Regulatory Board of Kenya, Water Resources Authority, Hydrologists Registration Board of Kenya, National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority or National Irrigation Authority of Kenya
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of environmental management services.