Deputy Director Disaster Management (1) Post at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/77/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and provide leadership in inter-agency field assessment during disaster events to determine damages and needs of the affected population
• Facilitate maintenance of records of disaster response programmes and activities
• Maintain a county register of stock-piled relief material and items within government and relief organizations
• Liaise with various agencies in preparation and coordination of disaster response plans at all levels
• Facilitate the dissemination of information on impending disaster to relevant authorities and media
• Coordinate the development of training programmes in the use of disaster /contingency/response plans
• Coordinate and facilitate community-based disaster management programme
• Supervision of staff and overseeing the smooth running of the department

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position and officer must have; -

• Served in the position of Assistant Director or a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Social Science or related field from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in either of the following fields: - Disaster management, social/physical/biological science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results Certificate in compute application skills from a recognized institution;