Assistant Director Environment and Natural Resources at The County Government of West Pokot

JG “P”

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Director in implementation of programmes, projects and activities in the Department;
2. Assist in the enforcement of relevant rules, laws and regulations and monitoring the resilience and health of the environment;
3. Promote environment, natural resources and agroforestry activities in the county;
4. Collect, analyze and report data and information on environment and natural resources activities;
5. Compile regular reports as may be required on environment and natural resources activities;
6. Identify needs, challenges and problems for developing effective extension methods and practices through consultation with key stakeholders, including community producers and government technical and extension agencies;
7. Develop and implement action plans for enhancing public knowledge and skills of best environmental management practices;
8. Ensure public participation in Government service delivery.
9. Develop manual for forestry extension practices
10. Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment:

1. Bachelors Degree in the relevant area
2. Masters degree in the relevant field will be added advantage
3. Have served satisfactorily in the grade of Principal Agro /Forestry/Environment and Natural Resources Officer Job Group ‘N’ or a comparable position for at least three (3) years
4. Be registered as a member with relevant professional body
5. Have demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability required at this level
6. Must be computer literate.

Terms of Service:

1. 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
2. Salary as prescribed by SRC.