Deputy Director Irrigation at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/46/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating policies, standards, programs and projects for Irrigation and Land reclamation development
• Promoting research, development and innovation in Irrigation Sector for Effective and efficient provision of irrigation and land Reclamation Services.
• Coordinating the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Coordinating training of graduate engineers and technicians
• Supervising preparation of irrigation tender documents
• Validating reports on socio-economic and environmental impact of irrigation development
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects
• Preparing periodic reports on irrigation and Land reclamation
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment

• Must have served in the position of Chief Superintending Engineer (Irrigation) for a minimum period of three (3) years 
• Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, BioMechanical and processing or Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Management, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Registration by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) /Kenya Technologists Registration Board (KETRIB) /NEMA/Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) and be in good standing.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting a minimum of six (6) weeks or its equivalent
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Have demonstrated general managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.