Director – Water at Kitui County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of appropriate county water policies, legal and institutional framework for the implementation of the mandate of the department;
• Implementation of the strategic plan and objectives of the department;
• Provide technical and management guidance in all aspects of water resources management;
• Provide technical guidance in performing design work and scientific calculations;
• Incorporating new initiatives into the schemes of work; and
• Handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, Soil water and Environmental Engineering, Integrated Water Resources or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
• Have masters in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Engineering, Soil water and Environmental Engineering, Integrated Water Resources Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
• Have attended a leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Have twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) as Deputy Director JG (Q) Water or served in a comparable and relevant position in the public/private sector
• Be a member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya
• Have registered with Engineers Board of Kenya