Directors at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• In charge of coordinating blue economy projects and development in the County.
• Initiating and implementing blue economy policies, programmes and strategies;
• Monitoring the implementation of national Blue Economy agreements in the county;
• Coordinating the strengthening of blue economy extension services;
• Promoting co-operation between the in the blue economy sectors among local and international stakeholders;
• undertaking cost effective research to advance national and sectoral blue economy priorities;
• promoting lake front development programs;
• Promoting water transport development initiatives in close working relationship with other interested parties and stakeholders.
• promoting sustainable use of food based aquatic resources; and
• harmonizing blue economy related technical training in liaison with relevant institution

Qualification for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree holder in any of the following fields: – Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Knowledge of the Fisheries and Blue Economy development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related statutes and international conventions; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Five year working experience in a relevant field;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development programme from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate;
• Proven track record in networking and dialogue facilitation with private and public sector actors;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity development;
• Demonstrated experience in managing various stakeholders;
• Be a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• A Strategic Leadership Management Course lasting not less than one(1) month from a
  recognized institution in Kenya;
• Must be computer literate;
• Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Duties and Responsibilities.

• To lead the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies to deliver profitable mining and geology services within the county;
• To facilitate the mapping of mining opportunities and other extractable resources through partnership with relevant authorities and stakeholders in the county
• Promote innovation and the use of leading-edge technology in the mining and geological prospects undertaken by the miners;
• Develop clear policies to facilitate management and creating of environment friendly mining and excavation of natural resources in the county.
• Ensure that the mine and its related surface and underground operations remain safe and efficient;
• Provide technical knowledge and management skills at all stages of mining, and to assess the impact these structures have on their surrounding environment;
• Assist miners develop new technology for extraction of materials from nature and processing them for additional value;
• Ensure proper operation in mines;
• Plan, operate, manage the extraction of valuable rocks/mineral and reclaim mines and mining facilities for both surface and underground mineral deposits to provide raw materials and energy resources needed to sustain modern civilization, at a maximum efficiency, least cost and under the safest condition and environmentally conscientious manner.
• Assist miners know what the mine is going to be like in short-mid and long term, and of course, look for new ways to optimize processes using engineering
• Develop strategies, business plans/budgets and business development to establish and grow the mining and geology sub sector into a profitable and successful business with a diverse capability profile, a depth of skills and professional personnel and an enduring level of client and partner/associate loyalty that fits in with the County’s overall strategy;
• Create technical solutions for mine design, scheduling, costing and tracking problems. Typically working on a particular time or scale setting i.e. day to day schedule vs life of mine or the next blast vs. the whole mine design;
• Ensure that miners extract minerals of interest from the ground following mining regulations, optimizing economics and dealing with social and environmental implications.

Qualifications for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of Bachelor of Applied Science, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or any relevant degree from a University recognized in Kenya,
• Minimum 5 years combined experience in mining production and engineering with knowledge of metallurgical processes of which one year of experience at a supervisory level;
• Previous experience in the sector including evaluation of mineral properties, and financial, taxation is an asset,
• Proven track record of leading and managing teams;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills;
• Motivation and organization skills;
• Demonstrated team playing abilities
• A strong network of mining industry contacts in Kenya;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Duties and Responsibilities.

• Technical advisor on matters pertaining to and tourism;
• Co-ordinating the implementation and review of county tourism policies; and tourism strategies, programmes and projects;
• Facilitation of the county’s membership and participation in tourism related, national and international organizations, events and conventions;
• Evaluating, Planning and implementing County Tourism issues in consultation with relevant Departments and Stakeholders;
• Overseeing the enforcement of tourism regulations and legislation in consultation with relevant agencies;
• Overall management in matters related to marketing; planning and regulation of tourism in the county;
• Overall coordinator in relation to niche tourism development in the county;
• Promotion of domestic tourism in the county;
• Mapping and promotion of tourism opportunities in the county;
• Undertaking tourism research and maintaining a depository of all data and information on tourism and tourism industry players within Homa Bay County;
• Responsible for development of proposals for approval by the Chief Officer to source for funding from donors and other organizations to sustain Tourism projects and activities and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the relevant Chief Officer.

Qualification for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Tourism Management or Environmental Science or Environmental Management or Environmental Resources Conservation or Environmental Engineering or Bio-systems Engineering or Marketing or a related Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in any of the respective fields from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant working experience of not less than 5 years in the relevant sector;
• Attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than 6 weeks from Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
• Have good leadership and communication skills;
• Have knowledge of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife related legislations and other statutes;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence;
• Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
• Kenya 2010 with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Duties and Responsibilities.

• Initiating formulation of policies and programmes for irrigation development;
• Coordinating training of graduate engineers and technicians;
• Supervising preparation of irrigation development programs;
• Validating reports on socio- economic and environmental impact of irrigation development;
• Promoting research and innovation in irrigation sector,
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of irrigation programmes and projects;
• Coordinating the planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.

Qualifications for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• 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 degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant working experience of not less than twelve 5 years in the relevant sector;
• Have attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting at least six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Been registered as an engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB);
• Membership to a recognized professional body;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of irrigation engineering development programmes and projects;

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Qualifications for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: –   Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Cooperatives Management, Entrepreneurship or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing Economics, Cooperatives, Management, Entrepreneurship or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
• Must have undergone Strategic Leadership Management Course lasting not less than one (1) month from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Must be computer literate;
• Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and supervising implementation of County policies, strategies and programmes on investment;
• Coordinating investment functions of the County;
• Providing technical guidance and advise in investment issues.
• Coordinating results based planning and performance measurement in the Directorate,
• Overseeing the development of microfinance and other financial institutions in the County through close working relationship with relevant entities and stakeholders;
• Formulation, implementation and coordination of trade and investment policies, strategies and programmes in the County;
• Coordinating research and development on emerging issues in trade and investment;
• Monitoring and evaluating investment programmes and policies;
• Preparing periodic and status report on investments in the county;
• Coordinating county empowerment and other investment related funds in the county in close working relationship with other relevant county organs;
• Developing investor and investment maps and linkages to grow investments in the county;
• Ensuring that professional guidelines and standards on investments are adhered to;
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities that shall be assigned by the supervisor from time to time