Socio Economic Officer at County Government of Busia

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Reports to the Director climate change

The key responsibilities:

• Act as county-based lead resource for contractor’s engagement in relation to implementation and skills for climate change programmes to address under performance vs the projects target and commitments
• Work closely with supply chain partners to ensure contractual training and workforce development and diversity objectives are achieved
• Ensure a consistent and standardized approach to reporting and monitoring social-economic data.
• Development of new projects and initiatives with support joint venture key Performance Indicators (KPIS)
• Engagement of stakeholders for Public participation to ensure greater social inclusion and Public accountability
• Work in partnership with development agencies to ensure that appropriate funding and resources are directed towards the socio-economic benefits to the programme
• To act in a corporate leadership role ensuring that its overall socio-economic objectives are achieved, whilst actively promoting the vision and values of the development within the Climate Directorate
• Develop strong partnership with local schools, colleges, universities in the growth/ promotion of climate change adaptation programmes
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have served in Management position or equivalent in public service/ Private sector/ Public Business organization for atleast three (3) years.
• Bachelors in any of the following disciplines: sociology and political science; Business administration; economic; finance and any other related discipline
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Project planning and management; Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in senior management course costing not less than 4(four) weeks or other equivalent management Training from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer applications and has demonstrated management; Administrative and professional competence in week performance.
• Must be registered with relevant professional body in good standing