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Kakamega County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the south, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma County to the North and Nandi County to the East. The county covers an area of 3050.3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, 2013). The altitude of the county is between 1,240 metres and 2,000 metres above sea level.
Basic Salary: Kshs. 121, 430 x 6,070- 127,500 x 6,370- 133,870 x 6,570- 140,440 x 6,770- 147,210 x
6,960- 154,170 x 7,160- 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,330x7, 810-169,140p.m)
Terms of Service:
- Three (3) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating policies, standards, programmes and projects for irrigation development;
- Develop and maintain an irrigation database and integrate systematic monitoring and evaluation;
- Set up measures to implement adaptation and mitigation to climate change and enhance sustainable environment management;
- Provide capacity building for farmers and support establishment of viable farmer organizations.
- Promoting research development, technology and innovation in irrigation sector;
- Coordinating the planning, designing, construction, operating and maintenance of irrigation systems;
- Liaising with development partners and other relevant stakeholder in irrigation development;
- Supervising the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects;
- Coordinating the implementation of departmental strategic plan; and
- Ensuring development and review of annual works plans and budgets, coordinating departmental performance contract and managing and developing staff.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- Served in the grade of Principal Superintending Engineer (Irrigation), Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or comparable in public or private sector
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, soil water and Environmental engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Biomechanical and processing Engineering or soil and water Engineering from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Engineering Systems, Land and Water Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution;
- Been registered as an Engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) or institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
PLEASE NOTE
- All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on -line form.
- ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the online form:
- The Officer’s Payroll Number;
- Date of first appointment;
- Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
- Substantive designation and Job Group.
- During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of appointment/promotion to the current grade.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and Persons with disabilities (PwDs) are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 9th August, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.
N/B: No hard copies or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.
- Our official communication channels are; email address cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and Phone Number 0745888999 ONLY.
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