Principal Superintending Engineer (Mechanical) at Kisii County Government

J/G ‘Q’ (1 POST)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders.
• Assist Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programs and activities.
• Assist organization, direction, control and the co-ordination of the tasks of the division.
• Help in interpreting and applying national and county laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the division.
• Assist in handling administrative, human resource and asset management issues.
• Assist in preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information.
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development.

Requirements and Competencies

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• A holder of BSc. Mechanical Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Possess current valid practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Corporate membership with the Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
• Have relevant experience of not less than seven (7) years in the public service or the private sector.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance & results.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Proficiency in computer applications and computer aided designs (AutoCAD).

NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET (VALID i.e. YEAR 2018) CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010.

• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Criminal Investigation Department.
• Credit Reference Bureau.
• Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

Women and People living with disability are encouraged to apply and should clearly indicate the type of disability.