Deputy Director – Environment at Kitui County

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

1. Served in the grade of Assistant Director – Environment for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Science and Management, Aquatic Science, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Geospatial Information and Remote Sensing, Bio-Diverse Systems Engineering, Water Resources Management, Agriculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Education, Zoology, Health, Chemistry, Agriculture, Land and Water Management and any other related field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
4. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
6. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
7. Be a member of a professional body in good standing (lead expert with NEMA, lead expert registered with Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK).

Duties and responsibilities will involve:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

1. Implementation of the strategic plan;
2. Coordinate the setting of performance targets;
3. Handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary and asset management;
4. Policy formulation, interpretation and implementation;
5. Negotiation, legislation and domestication of relevant MEAs;
6. Conceptualization, development, implementation and monitoring of environmental and natural projects initiatives and programs;
7. Rehabilitation, restoration and conservation of river basin and other riparian ecosystems.