Vacancies at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  The Municipal Manager shall implement the decisions and functions of the Board and shall be answerable to the Board;
•  Manage administration in accordance to the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 and applicable legislations;
•  Formulation and implementation of Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programs;
•  Develop, implement an integrated Development plan and Monitor its progress;
•  Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the board and the civil society, private sector and community based organizations;
•  Controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes as may be delegated.
•  Coordinating and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
•  Prepare and submit to the board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the Municipality;
•  Implementing policies for fire and disaster management;
•  Promote a safe and healthy environment;
•  Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
•  Encourage and support regional and inter-governmental corporations;
•  Act as Board Secretary and as ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
•  Perform other duties as may be directed by the Board of the Municipality.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Management or any other related field from a recognized University, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
•  Must be a member of a relevant professional body;
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a thorough understanding of Socio-Economic dynamics in the County;
•  Be a strategic thinker and result oriented with wide knowledge in Urban Development Policies and Financial Management;
•  Must have proven experience of not less than five years in Administration or Management either in Public or Private sector;
•  Must be a Computer literate; and
•  Must be result good in report writing, analytical and problem solving skills
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.

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Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist the Municipal Manager in ensuring effective service delivery in the Municipality;
•  Coordinating development activities to empower the residents;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in facilitating and coordinating Citizen participation in development of policies and delivery of services;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in promoting a safe and healthy environment;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in Controlling land use, land sub-division for various development purposes as may be delegated;
•  Assist the Municipal Manager in plans, develops, implements and evaluates related programs and activities of major functions;
•  Supervise the preparation of budget for departmental functions including revenue plans and analysis of work programs and budget request;
•  Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Management or any other related field from a recognized University, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
•  Master’s degree is an added advantage;
•  Must have proven experience of NOT less than three (3) years in Administration or Management either in Public or Private sector;
•  Be a member of relevant Professional body;
•  Must be a Computer literate;
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.

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Duties and Responsibilities

•  Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans;
•  Preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities;
•  Providing advice to County government and agencies on development proposals and plans;
•  Implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
•  undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning; keeping up-to-date physical planning data;
•  Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings;
•  keeping record of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committees;
•  Providing advice on development control;
•  carrying out public education on physical planning matters;
•  Preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Served in the grade of Chief Physical Planner for a minimum period of three (3) years;
•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning, Physical Planning or any related courses from a recognized institution;
•  Membership to the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
•  Be Registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
•  Certificate in computer application skills;
•  Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.

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Duties and Responsibilities

•  Developing designs for projects;
•  Conducting site inspections and feasibility assessments;
•  Preparing project plans and overseeing its implementation;
•  Calculating estimated costs for projects;
•  Adhering to all relevant government regulations and codes;
•  Ensuring regulatory compliance and safety for the projects.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK
•  Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
•  Registered Graduate Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya in good standing
•  Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief Principal Superintending Engineer (Structural) CSG 6 or in comparable and relevant positions in the wider public service or in the private sector;
•  Proficiency in computer applications
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.
   

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Duties and responsibilities

•  Coordination of County Environment Committee;
•  Secretary to County Environment Committee;
•  Conducting environmental inspections;
•  Creating public awareness on Environmental issues through environmental education and mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
•  In charge of Environmental planning at County level;
•  In charge of identification, rehabilitation and monitoring of degraded sites at the county level;
•  Monitoring and evaluating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes and setting up of Regional Centers of Excellences (RCEs);
•  Coordinating lead agencies involved in conservation and management of environment within the area of jurisdiction;
•  Inventory and mapping of pollution sources within the County;
•  Documenting and promoting best environmental practices;
•  Assisting lead agencies in planning environmental training in the County;
•  Coordinating preparation of County State of Environment;
•  Coordinating preparation and implementation of County Environmental Action Plans;
•  Assisting in prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of Jurisdiction;
•  Creating and updating environmental data base; collecting and collating information for development of integrated management plans; compiling progress reports; implementing relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects; liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems;
•  Supervising, guiding, developing and training staff working under him/her
•  Coordinate monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
•  Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and
•  Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and Environmental degradation.

Requirements for appointment

•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies,
• Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
•  A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience
•  Proficiency in Computer Applications
•  Registered with the professional body
•  Good Communication skills
•  Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results; and
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.

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Duties and responsibilities

•  Coordinating GIS activities in the departments to promote and maximize on the use of GIS technology;
•  Providing progress reports to the department head;
•  Ensuring the dissemination of the GIS data to other departments, other government agencies and the public;
•  Directing and participating in the analysis and design of new and or revised GIS applications;
•  Monitoring and supervising implementation of the systems by staff working under him/her;
•  Developing and implementing short and long term strategic goals and objectives for the GIS division;
•  Developing and implementing appropriate policies, procedures, standards, and work program for the GIS division;
•  Participating in regional Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) development and sharing effort;
•  Coordinating preparation of Work plans, Performance Contract and Progress Reports for the GIS Division;
•  Coordinating implementation of the division’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;
•  Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
•  Developing, training, supervising and appraising staff in the GIS division.

Requirements for appointment:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s degree from a relevant field, from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
•  Demonstrated ability to use GIS technology for mapping to generate geospatial products;
•  Expertise in geospatial technology applications, specifically in the areas of remote sensing, GIS, cartography and other related spatial information related field;
•  Technical knowledge of industry-standard GIS software, Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), and creation of geospatial data products in developing country environments;
•  Experience implementing geospatial meta-data standards, workflows, data-sharing protocols, and GIS best practices;
•  Ability to collect, manage and analyze remotely sensed and aerial data sets from disparate sources and in different formats;
•  Ability to establish geospatially-based management information systems (Geo-MIS);
•  Proficiency in Computer Applications;
•  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.

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Duties and Responsibilities

•  Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving departmental demands.
•  Building and maintaining GIS databases and utilizing the GIS software to analyze the spatial and non-spatial information in the databases.
•  Developing and managing control quality standards for system application.
•  Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product.
•  Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
•  Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
•  Efficiently managing geospatial database and developing effective maps and aerial photography.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor’s degree in Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
•  High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases
•  Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with departmental staff and the management
•  Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools
•  Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and also analyze information
•  Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.