Assistant Director, Natural Resource Management at County Government of Kericho

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating, developing and implementing natural resource policies, legislation, strategies and action plans for natural resources management programs;
• Evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques;
• Organizing and participating in natural resources meetings;
• Conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on natural resources;
• Ensuring safe custody of databases on natural resources;
• Conceptualizing research and development needs on natural resources within the County;
• Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
• Collaborating and liaising with stakeholders and development partners;
• Overseeing preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees;
• Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the natural resource section.;
• Developing, implementing and evaluating the division’s strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to manage County Natural Resources;
• Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs;
• Coordinating prospecting and mining of Natural Resources (granting, renewing and revoking artisanal mining permits, maintaining a register of artisanal miners and maintaining fair-trade);
• Oversee management of entrusted County Resources;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a professional body in good standing;
• Must have served in a position of Principal Environment and Natural Resources officer/mining officer for a minimum period of three (5) years;
• Master’s degree in Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Must have attended Senior Management Course (SMC) or an equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;