003 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GOVERNANCE KWT 4:
Job Descriptions
An Officer in this grade will be reporting to Deputy Director- Protection, Conservation and Rehabilitation and will be responsible for:-
- Coordination of security of the water towers for ecosystem governance and protection;
- Resolving conflicts of various actors within the water towers under jurisdiction;
- Coordinating gazettement of catchment lands;
- Preparation of quarterly and annual status reports;
- Overseeing zonation, recovery and rehabilitation of critical water catchment areas and biodiversity hotspots;
- Providing guidelines on condition of use, control and recovery of encroached catchment areas;
- Formulating management standards for sustainable use in water towers;
- Mentoring and coaching of officers under him/her.
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-
Job specifications
- Have a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy and Conflict Resolution or in any other related field;
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Social Science or any other related field;
- Para military training is mandatory;
- Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Have relevant computer applications skills
- Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
- Demonstrate understanding of international treaties and conventions on natural resource management;
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Kenya Water Agency Strategic Plan, the Kenya Vision 2030 and related National development goals
- Have at least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior management position.
- Postgraduate studies in Environmental Management is an added advantage
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.