Director at Makueni County Public Service Board

Job Description

• Developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other Departments and stakeholders.
• Preparing professional and quality standards for construction of water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
• Overseeing the construction of water and sewerage works undertaken directly or by contractors.
• Planning and supervising the programmes and activities.
• Organizing, directing, controlling and the co-coordinating the functions of the department.
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in the department in line with the County goals and objectives.
• Developing appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the Division.
• Handling administrative, Human Resource and asset management issues.
• Overseeing preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets.Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.
• Co-coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information.
• Providing advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development.
• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized university in Kenya
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer
• Have current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a senior Public service or the Private sector
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results
• Demonstrate general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of water and sewerage engineering programs and projects
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the County Development objectives and Vision 2030
• Be conversant with Policy formulation and implementation
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity
• Have certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.