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  • Posted: Jun 4, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2018
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    Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.
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    Director, Liaison Services

    REF: TUR/CPSB/003/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Coordination of liaison matters for efficient engagement with officials from other
    • Governments, development partners and including officials from diplomatic missions;
    • Ensure that relations with other Governments and international organizations are carried out in accordance with standard liaison practices;
    • Extend efficient and effective liaison services in accordance with standard practices;
    • Facilitation of official engagement between County Governments with other visiting
    • Governments, foreign officials and Diplomatic Corps;
    • Provide liaison advice and services to County Government and the public;
    • Coordinate State/Official visits, both inbound and outbound;
    • Organize County, National and International summits/conferences/ meetings/ events;
    • Facilitate representation of the County Government abroad;
    • Facilitating meetings, ensure proper etiquette for official engagements, and streamline interactions with dignitaries and other VIPs;
    • Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements and competencies for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public
    • Relation, Communications Studies, Strategic Planning, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in liaison services of not less than seven (7) years ,three (3) of which must be at a senor managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • A Master’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations or any other related field is an added advantage;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of liaison services management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Partnership and Inter-Governmental Relations

    REF: TUR/CPSB/004/2017/18

    JOB GROUP “R”

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Responsible for overall strategic policy direction of partnership and intergovernmental relations functions.
    • Implementation of intervention measures and determining support requirements to address performance gaps in the counties;
    • Coordinating and conducting sectoral fora on intergovernmental relations;
    • Developing frameworks for agreement between national and county governments in matters of mutual interest;
    • Spearheading establishment and ensuring implementation of mechanisms for alternative dispute resolution;
    • Developing and implementation of frameworks relating to intergovernmental relations;
    • Facilitating the work of the departmental through development of County government position papers;
    • Ensuring implementation of appropriate interventions approved by parliament and resolutions on intergovernmental sectoral fora;
    • Supervising monitoring and evaluating the status of intergovernmental relations;
    • Organizing for bilateral consultations between national government and individual county governments;
    • Provides assistance in drafting of County Government bi-lateral agreements, budget agreements or contributions for grants or other activities as appropriate;
    • Identifying investment opportunities with local and overseas investors;
    • Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business Administration, Law, Economics, Statistics, Leadership and Governance/Management, Sociology, Anthropology, Conflict and Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance, Commerce, legal analysis or its equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five (5)years, three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in partnerships and intergovernmental relations field in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business Administration, Law, Management, Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management, Policy Analysis, Leadership and Governance/Management, Public Relations or Conflict Management and Resolution or related field from a recognized university/institution is an added advantage.
    • Attended a project development and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of public works services;
    • Demonstrated professional competence, leadership and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Irrigation and Agriculture

    REF: TUR/CPSB/005/2017/18

    JOB GROUP “R”

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the Directorate;
    • Interpreting and application of national irrigation and agricultural laws and other related statutes in line with the county goals and objectives;
    • Developing appropriate county irrigation and agricultural policies, legal and institutional frameworks for the implementation of the mandate of the ministry;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years;
    • Development, implementation and evaluation of irrigation and agricultural strategic plans, programmed and projects in collaborations with other ministries and stakeholders;
    • Handling, administrative human resource and assets management issues;
    • Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
    • Planning and supervision of agricultural extension programmes and activities;
    • Ensure effective operation of extension services;
    • Promotion and maintenance of extension and research linkages;
    • Management of the training function in liaison with other agricultural training institutions;
    • Provide technical guidance in performing design work and scientific calculation of irrigation and agriculture;
    • Assess, design and oversee construction irrigation project and distribution of water to agricultural lands;
    • Provision of technical guidance in land and water management or soil conservation;
    • Farm management and agribusiness development;
    • Monitoring and reporting of food in the county in liaison with other relevant organization in the county;
    • Ensuring strict compliance with all financial budgetary and procurement procedure;
    • Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of irrigation and agricultural information;
    • Provide advice and guidance on staff development;
    • Promotes and maintain working relation with relevant government ministries, research institutions, private sector, donors and civil society;
    • Perform other duties that may be assigned from to time

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelors of sciences degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, dry land farming, horticultural, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, Water and Irrigation, Agricultural Engineering, Water and Soil Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in agricultural services management of not less than seven (7) years ,three (3) of which must be at a senor managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master degree in any of the following fields: food science, agriculture home economics, agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, agricultural economics, soil& water conservation, agribusiness, agricultural extension, agricultural education, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
    • Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and result;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of agricultural management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Inspectorate

    REF: TUR/CPSB/006/2017/18

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Operationalization of the County Inspectorate and Enforcement policies and guidelines to ensure effective implementation of County laws;
    • Carry out inspections to ensure compliance with set standards in respect of the functions of the County Government as specified under Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution;
    • Command and control of the enforcement Directorate;
    • Establish systems for effective collaboration with national government security agencies, the judiciary, communities and other stakeholders for effective enforcement of county laws;
    • Ensuring adherence to the County legislation and adherence, within the County, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires;
    • Enforce County legislations, regulations and any other matter that may be required by any other applicable law or as directed by any department of the County Government;
    • Enforce revenue collection (Cess, service fees and land rates collection) within the County and adopt modern technologies and innovation to improve the effectiveness of enforcement;
    • Carry out internal investigations for the County Government;
    • Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time;

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Have a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following; Criminology, Security, forensics, Military science or any related discipline;
    • Demonstrate thorough understanding of constitutional provisions related with law
    • Enforcement and any other relevant laws and allied legislation;
    • Demonstrated high integrity, good communication skills, interpersonal relations and be a team player;
    • iMust have served in the disciplined forces for a period of not less than seven (7) years or in a relevant and comparable field in the private sector, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management position in the disciplined forces or equivalent position in Town/City Inspectorate or private sector;
    • A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage;
    • Member of a security professional body, and in possession of any of the following certification courses- CSMP,CFE CPP or equivalent will be an added advantage;
    • Have passed the Inspectors’ leadership course, for officers from the defunct local authorities;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Inspectorate services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Human Resource Management and Development

    REF: TUR/CPSB/007/2017/18

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Formulating, implementing and reviewing human resource management and development policies, rules and regulations;
    • Advising the authorized officer on the exercise of delegated powers and ensuring that professional human resource management standards are maintained;
    • Advising the ministry on career and succession management, human resource planning and optimal utilization of human resources;
    • Coordinating the implementation of performance management systems, including Performance Appraisal System and the rewards and sanctions framework;
    • Liaising with the Public Service Board and Ministry responsible for finance on human resource matters;
    • Identifying, designing and overseeing the implementation of training programmes based on the needs of the County Public Service;
    • Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on the human resource at the Ministry/State Department;
    • Coordinating budget preparation for personnel emoluments;
    • Overseeing the development and maintenance of an up-to-date human resource development database;
    • Overseeing the budgeting, fair allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Political Science/Government or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in matters of Human resource management and development of not less than seven (7) years, three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or its equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s degree in Human Resource/Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public/Business Administration, Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and Member of a relevant professional body;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated a thorough understanding of National goals, policies and development objectives and ability to transform them into Human Resource Management and Development policies and programmes;
    • Demonstrated a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, best practices and emerging issues in Human Resource Management and Development.
    • Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of the human resource and a thorough understanding of the human resource issues and emerging human resource management practices/ techniques.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Environment

    REF: TUR/CPSB/008/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:

    • Supervision and coordination over all County matters relating to the environment and be the principal instrument of County Government to determine the implementation of all policy matters relating to the environmental conservation matters;
    • Ensuring that current and emerging county environmental issues are regularly taken on board;
    • Ensure environmental management objectives are adhered to and adequate early warning advisory on impending environmental emergencies is given promptly and timely;
    • Render advice and technical support, where possible, to entities engaged in environmental protection so as to enable them to carry out their responsibilities satisfactorily and in a standard manner;
    • Defining pragmatics and robust research framework for the county that will be applied to the county‘s environment impact assessment (EIA) environmental planning period reports and assessment; Establishing practical and useful linkages with county and national environmental research networks;
    • Supervising and coordinating all environmental related matters within county;
    • Serving as secretary to the environment committee ensuring compliance and enforcement of environmental regulations within the county;
    • Identifying areas of environmental concern and ensuring that they are sufficiently addressed in development plans;
    • Developing and updating an environmental database;
    • Facilitating exchange of environmental information among various institutors;
    • Collaborating stakeholders in environmental conservation activities;
    • Support the environmental assessment and compliance function of the Department;
    • Screen/Evaluate proposed project development to determine whether or not a project will have any adverse impact on the environment;
    • Provide technical guidance on decision making on environment impact assessment;
    • Carry out baseline verification (inspections) of proposed projects
    • Collate comments from lead agencies and make appropriate recommendations on the decisions on ESAs;
    • Carry out quality assurance and quality control on ESA reports submitted;
    • Providing compliance assistance to regulate communities on best environmental impact assessment;
    • Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time;

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biometrics or related field;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in environment management of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • A master’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, biometrics or any other related field from a recognized university in Kenya is an added;
    • Should be registered and practicing EIA/EA expert;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of environmental management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Water Services

    REF: TUR/CPSB/009/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Organization , direction , control and coordination of the functions of the Department ;
    • iInterpretation and application of water resource management laws and other related statutes in line with the county goals and objectives;
    • Assist in the development of appropriate County water policies legal and institutional framework for the implementation of mandate of the Ministry;
    • Assist in providing technical and management guidance in all aspects of water resources management;
    • Provide technical guidance in performing design work and scientific calculation on water projects and programmes;
    • Interpretation of design drawing and specification and calculation in regard to water projects and programmes; ;
    • Plans and direct construction, maintenance and operation of water resources and supplies system;
    • Assess, design and oversee construction irrigation project and distribution of water systems;
    • Preparation annual work plans and financial budget for the Department;
    • Promote and maintain working relation with relevant government Department;, research institutions, private sector donors and civil society;
    • Ensuring strict compliance with all financial budget and procurement procedure;
    • Perform other relevant duties that may be assign form time to time;

    Requirement for appointment:-

    • A Bachelor of Science degree from recognized university in any the following discipline: water and irrigation, water engineering, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, water and soil engineering or related field;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in water resource management of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experiences and a distinguished career of not less than ten (10) years;
    • Should be registered with relevant body;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of environmental management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Culture, Arts And Heritage

    REF: TUR/CPSB/010/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Provide strategic leadership and administration on all matters concerning Culture, arts and heritage;
    • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of national and local laws and policies on Culture, Arts and Heritage in the county;
    • Plan, implement, monitor the development Culture, Arts and Heritage; such as Art Centers, museums;
    • Oversee the interpretation and implementation of Culture, Arts and Heritage related policies, as well as development of regulations in line with County and National legislation;
    • Promote and encourage the access to participation in and enjoyment of Culture, Arts and Heritage activities;
    • Enhance the integration Culture, Arts and Heritage into all aspects of socio-economic development;
    • Plan and develop proper research practices in relation to Culture, Arts and Heritage;
    • Develop and maintain appropriate records of all Culture, Arts and Heritage resources within the County;
    • Advising on matters regarding Culture, Arts and Heritage;
    • Liaising with NGO, community based organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding community Culture, Arts and Heritage in the county;
    • Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in Culture, Arts and Heritage development initiatives in the county;
    • Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of community in Culture, Arts and Heritage information in the county;
    • Supervising, registering and promoting community development groups in Culture, Arts and Heritage;
    • Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Be a holder of at least a relevant first degree in any of the social sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in Culture and Art matters the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Culture and Art activities.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Gender and Youth Affairs

    REF: TUR/CPSB/011/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Implementing policy and legislation frameworks for gender development in the County;
    • Integrate gender and youth issues in programs, capacity buildings of communities to participate in development project, and involve women and vulnerable groups and activities that promote their welfare;
    • Coordinate and monitor the thirty percent (30%) affirmative action on gender representation and in socio economic development;
    • To coordinate the provision of alternative financial support through the women enterprise fund (WEF);
    • Coordinate and Monitor the promotion of awareness on harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and gender based violence (FBV) ;
    • Plan and Implement the program related to gender and youth affairs;
    • Maintain records and list of all gender and youth related activities within the county;
    • Promote community participation and inter-county gender and youth related activities;
    • Craft presentations and other outreach activities within the county on gender and youth;
    • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s Degree in social work/community development or relevant field;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in gender and youth affairs of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of gender matters.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Roads and Transport

    REF: TUR/CPSB/012/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Reviewing and updating policies, systems and procedures for design of roads, and civil engineering services;
    • Formulating and reviewing general policies on procurement and maintenance of roads infrastructure;
    • Overall planning, controlling and co-ordination of roads and civil engineering services designs and implementation;
    • Carrying out quality assurance on civil engineering services;
    • Approval of consultant’s designs; and co-coordinating evaluation and monitoring adherence and compliance with the set commitments and indicators in the departmental performance contract.
    • Advise chief officer on matters roads and civil engineering.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; civil Engineering or any equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in management on civil engineering services and programs in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage;
    • Be registered member of relevant professional body;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil engineering services and programs;
    • Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Mechanical and Electrical Services

    REF: TUR/CPSB/013/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP “R”

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Planning, Controlling and coordinating Mechanical, electrical and electronic for government buildings and construction works
    • Repair and maintenance of government electric and electronic installations in government institutions;
    • Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultant’s designs;
    • Evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants;
    • Co-ordination of improvement of electrical and electronic services;
    • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five (5), in electrical service management three (3) years of which should be at a mid-level management position in electrical
    • Services and programmes management in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
    • Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
    • Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
    • Attended a project development and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of electrical services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Public Works

    REF: TUR/CPSB/014/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP “R”

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Provides oversight of the divisions within the Directorate and interprets and oversees compliance with laws, regulations, codes and/or standards;
    • Review and formulation construction and civil engineering services in the department and county government institutions and sites;
    • Co-ordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of buildings, civil and other public works;
    • Reviewing and updating policies, systems and procedures for design in civil/structural engineering services;
    • Planning, design, supervision of construction, contracts, materials investigation and research related to buildings and other structures
    • Formulating and reviewing general policies on procurement and maintenance of infrastructure;
    • Overall planning, controlling and co-ordination of structural and civil engineering services designs and implementation;
    • Carrying out quality assurance on civil/structural engineering services;
    • Approval of consultant’s designs; and coordinating evaluation and monitoring adherence and compliance with the set commitments and indicators in the departmental performance contract;
    • Advice the Chief Officer on matters of Public Works;
    • Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; civil/structural Engineering, Architecture, Quantity survey or any equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career structural Engineering services of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage;
    • A current valid annual practicing license from Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
    • Membership to with relevant professional body;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of public works services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Energy

    REF: TUR/CPSB/015/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP “R”,

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Planning, developing and coordinating renewable energy programmes in Turkana County;
    • Coordinating energy efficiency and conservation programmes in the County;
    • Identifying and planning feasibility studies to be undertaken on harnessing of renewable energy resources in the County;
    • Planning, developing and coordinating collaborative research activities in the County;
    • Planning and implementing outreach programmers in the County;
    • Participating in energy policy formation in the County;
    • Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirement for appointment:-

    • A Bachelor’s degree holder in Energy engineering with a bias in petroleum energy or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage;
    • Membership to a professional association/body will be an added advantage;
    • A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of energy management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Fisher

    REF: TUR/CPSB/016/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Coordination, supervision and implementation of technical fisheries activities in the county;
    • Develop and Implement fisheries policy, strategic plans, fisheries management measures and regulations;
    • Link with other directorate in planning and budgeting for the ministry;
    • Administer fisheries human resources and preparation of appraisal forms;
    • Formulate, update and enforce fisheries legislation;
    • Liaise with research institutions and other agencies towards fisheries development in the County;
    • Organize extension approaches and methodologies;
    • Oversee implementation fisheries management measures;
    • Formulate, implement and monitor resource conservation intervention strategies;
    • Monitor fish seed and feed production programs;
    • Design fish marketing strategies;
    • Promote fish and fishery product value addition;
    • Monitor and evaluate of fish projects/programs;
    • Undertake applied research; liaise with research institutions for research programs and dissemination of research findings;
    • Manage fisheries data bank;
    • Coordinating resource utilization;
    • Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor's degree In Fisheries or related field from a University recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in fisheries management of not less than seven (7) years ,three (3) of which must be at a senor managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Be conversant with national and international fisheries agreements, conventions, protocols and laws of the sea;
    • A Master’s Degree in Fisheries Management, Marine Ecology, Aqua-Culture, Zoology, Wild Life, Food Science and Technology, Bio Chemistry or related field from a recognized university/institution is an added advantage;
    • Demonstrated high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and result;
    • Membership of professional association/body will be an added advantage;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of mineral resource management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission

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    Director, Information Communication Technology (ICT)

    REF: TUR/CPSB/018/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP “R

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Advice and guide the County Government on ICT Policy, strategy and implementation of ICT projects in compliance with national and county legal and regulatory requirements;
    • Implement County/National ICT policy and e-Government master plans;
    • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ICT Infrastructure in line with ICT growth, plans and changing business requirements or technology advancements;
    • Implementation of recommendation contained in the ICT transformation road-map that is anchored in the CIDP;
    • Maintain the community information centers at all levels;
    • Development and implementation of computerized information systems and IT infrastructure provide effective technical support in the maintenance of ICT systems and equipment and ensure they are always in good working conditions;
    • Provide consulting services on automation on internal processes for all County Government services in liaison with users in order to provide enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery;
    • Provide ICT service to the County Government that include carrying out system design, installations, analysis, configuration, repair and maintenance of local and wide area networks and associated peripherals;
    • Ensure verification, validation and certification of ICT equipment before commissioning;
    • Manage and provide oversight for implementation of any ICT strategy and disaster recovery plans that minimize the risk of data loss and breach of privacy of County Government information data base.
    • Design and development of an interactive website which information for public consumption can be uploaded thus provide a communication channel for exchange of views and opinions;
    • Develop an internal communication network service through creation of an intranet/extranet system where the County Government information will be posted and accessed by staff and authorized persons;
    • Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time;

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, ICT or any other related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Knowledge in computer programming and operational computer management systems;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in ICT and e-Governance of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Possession of professional qualification in ICT such as certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Analyst (CISM), Microsoft Certified Data- base Administrator among others will be an added advantage;
    • Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage;
    • Excellent information technology skills;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of information communication technology (ICT) and e-government services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Resource Mobilization

    REF: TUR/CPSB/019/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Development and implementation of external resources mobilization policies;
    • Aid and grants resource mobilization;
    • Reviewing financing and agreements for both loans, grants and donations;
    • Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts and foundations, etc., finding a match with partners whose philanthropic or funding criteria match the County’s, or its partners vision and activities;
    • Facilitate and monitor implementation of donor funded projects; facilitating fulfillment of conditions precedent;
    • Liaison with other counties and undertake research on external resources mobilization to inform policy development. Mobilization of the External Resources from various Development Partners who include Multilateral, Bilateral Donors and other Foundations;
    • Negotiations with Development Partners to avail External Resources to the Line Ministries where he is a member of the County Delegation or the Leader of the County Delegation;
    • Educate and update investors about the economic performance of the County government;
    • Develop and execute the global investor relations programme that accurately reflects the County government investment climate;
    • Lead the development of strategy, operating plans, budget, and execution of the investor relations programme that may include among others; facilitating two-way communication channels with investors;
    • Approaching and raising funds from trusts, partners/donors, Banks and foundations within Kenya and abroad;
    • Facilitating co-financing opportunities for partner organizations;
    • Developing and coordinating a web-based fundraising initiative, if needed;
    • Organizing events for partnership building between implementers and potential partners;
    • Ensuring all partners receive appropriate and timely reports and updates;

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration.
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career resource mobilization field of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the field of administration in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • Master’s Degree in any social science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya is an added advantage;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized Institution; and
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of public works services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Preventive and Promotive Health Services

    REF: TUR/CPSB/020/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Formulation, implementation, interpretation and reviewing of promotion and preventive health care service policies, procedures, standards and guidelines;
    • Coordinating implementation of statutory provisions and other relevant legislations on promotive and preventive health care matters;
    • Offering technical advice on promotive and preventive health care matters;
    • Spearheading research in promotive and preventive and health, trends and other emerging issues;
    • Mobilizing resources, fostering collaboration and partnerships programmes with bi-lateral and multi-national agencies in support of promotive and preventive health programmes;
    • Overseeing promotive and preventive health projects and programmers in consultation with relevant departments and other stakeholders;
    • Overseeing the enforcement of promotive and preventive health care regulations and rules;
    • Identifying public health research needs;
    • Identifying relevant partners and agencies in support of promotive and preventive health care programmes and projects; and
    • Overseeing the development of strategic work plans, performance targets and contracts.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career in promotive and preventive health care services of not less than seven (7) years, three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position in the field of administration in the public service or equivalent in the private sector
    • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Quality, Food Science and Technology, Community Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion and Education, Solid Waste Management or Disaster Management from a recognized university is an added advantage;
    • Valid practicing license from Public Health Officers and Technicians Council;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized Institution; and
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of public works services.
    • Demonstrated professional competence, leadership and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results;

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Social Protection

    REF: TUR/CPSB/021/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Coordinating the effective delivery of community based social Protection services in the county;
    • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of national and county laws and policies on social protection development services in the county;
    • Advising on matters regarding community social protection services;
    • Liaising with NGO, community based organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding community social protection services in the county;
    • Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in socio- economic development initiatives in the county;
    • Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of community based information in the county;
    • Supervising, registering and promoting community development groups;
    • Implementing policy and legislation frameworks for gender and social development;
    • Capacity building of communities to participate in development project, and involve women and vulnerable groups in activities that promote their welfare.
    • Assist in the provision of financial subsidies to build capacity of households with needy persons aged 65 years and person with disabilities;
    • Integrate disability issues in the programs;
    • Assist in the coordination and monitoring of disability mainstreaming in county program and projects;
    • Coordinate and monitor training of persons with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation centers (VRCs);
    • Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time;

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Be a holder of at least a relevant first degree in any of the social sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than seven (7)years, three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position social protection services in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • A Master’s in relevant field is an added advantage;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of social protection services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Director, Sports

    REF: TUR/CPSB/022/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Identifying sports, recreation, health initiatives and overseeing strategic planning and implementation in Turkana County;
    • Coordinating, delivering and promoting sports activities, classes and events in the county;
    • Recruiting, training, supporting, developing and managing coaches and sports activities volunteers in the county;
    • Raising public awareness of health and fitness issues and promoting participation in sports, particularly amongst under-represented groups in the county;
    • Liaising with clubs to develop best practice in coaching, youth development and issues such as safeguarding to manage clubs effectively;
    • Managing resource, budgets and identifying potential opportunities for external funding;
    • Maintaining links with regional and national sporting representatives and organizations;
    • Coordinating the formulation and implementation of policies, programmed, strategies, plans and activities that promote sports development in the county;
    • Coordinating the development of guidelines to strengthen linkages and dynamic partnership between stakeholders on promotion of sport;
    • Ensuring that an integrated youth information system is developed;
    • Perform any other duty (ies) assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Be a holder of at least a relevant first degree in any of the social sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • Have relevant knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than seven (7), three (3) years of which should be at a senior managerial position sports management services in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    • A Master’s in relevant field is an added advantage;
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    • Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Attended a strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    • Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of sports management services.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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    Medical Specialist (Radiologist)

    REF: TUR/CPSB/023/2017/2018

    JOB GROUP „R‟

    Duties and responsibilities:-

    • Acquiring and interpreting various types of medical images including radiographs to diagnose medical conditions.
    • Assess patients and perform imaging services of high diagnostic value, report a variety of routine examinations and special procedures i radiography.
    • Provide treatment for a wide of common problems in consultation with other specialists.
    • Supervise other medical personnel (Clinical officers, Lab technicians and nurses)
    • Play a central role in clinical governance.
    • Attends to emergency calls
    • Communicate diagnosis to physicians and or patients through PACS directly.
    • Recommend the type of Radiology procedure suitable for the benefit of the patient.
    • Ensuring availability and keeping control of relevant consumable X-Ray supplies.
    • Ensuring medical procedures and policies are followed.
    • Planning, organizing and supervising the provision of Quality radiology service.
    • Ensuring that all Radiology safety rules and regulations are followed.
    • Any other duties assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for appointment:-

    • Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Radiography Sciences, Radiography Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Radiation Technology, Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is added advantage; and
    • Demonstrate a high degree of administrative capability in the management of Radiography services and possess broad experience in the formulation of Radiography policies.

    Terms of Service: Three (3) years Contract.

    NOTE:

    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

    Method of Application

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    All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

    The Secretary,
    Turkana County Public Service Board,
    P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.

    OR delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawaitorong’ road Opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale-Lodwar highway.

    All applications to reach the office before the close of business on Monday, 15th June, 2018

    • Important information to all candidates;
    • Applicants are advised to apply for only one position
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
    • Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
    • Officers serving with the County Government of Turkana will be required to fill form TCPSB 2B which will be collected from Turkana County Public Service Board Offices during working hours.

    N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

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