Deputy Director Public Works at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/057/2022/2023: DEPUTY DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS, JOB GROUP ‘Q’, ONE (1) POST.

• Deputizing the director Public works and assist on matters of buildings/construction management in the county.

Duties and responsibilities:-

• formulating, implementing and reviewing buildings/construction development policies, strategies, procedures, plans, standards and guidelines;
• initiating review and dissemination of appropriate legislation and regulations on buildings/constructions development;
• facilitating designs, approval and implementation of buildings/construction development programmes
• facilitating implementation of sustainable funding framework for the development of public works services;
• facilitating proposals for technical support in the provision of public works services development in concurrence with both levels of governments;
• spearheading research, innovation, best practices and use of modern technology in public works development and related issues;
• Monitoring, supervising, and training of junior engineers for professional development and other technical staff working under them.

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Quantity surveying, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Attended a Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• professional registered with relevant professional bodies; EBK/BORAQS
• current valid annual practicing license from professional body
• cooperate membership with a professional body
• demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination in line with your profession
• thorough understanding of National goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them to your professional function;
• Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be considered an added advantage.

Terms of Service :( Local Contract – 3 Years)