Turkana County Public Service Board invites applications from competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions;

REF:TUR/CPSB/019/2022/2023: DEPUTY DIRECTOR NATURAL RESOURCES, JOB GROUP “Q”, POSITION: ONE (1)

Deputy Director Natural Resources will be responsible to County Director Natural Resources in matters related to Natural Resources in the County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the director in implementation of programmes, projects and activities in the department;
• Assist in enforcement of relevant laws and regulations and monitoring resilience and health of natural resources;
• Promote natural resources activities in the county;
• Collect, analyze and report data and information on natural resources;
• Compile regular reports as may be required on natural resources activities;
• Identify needs, challenges and problems for developing and effective extension methods and practices through consultation with key stakeholders;
• Develop and implement action plan for enhancing public knowledge and skills of best natural resources management practices;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director Natural Resources for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forestry from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forestry from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the natural resources function.

Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)

NOTE

• Members of Audit Committee shall serve on need basis and as prescribed by the Public Finance Management Act and for a period of three years
• This is not a salaried Members shall be paid allowances on account of attendance of audit committee meetings as determined by County Treasury in consultation with other relevant entities
• Section 167 (6) of PFM (County regulations) indicates that majority of members appointed to the audit committee shall not be past or present employees of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the concerned entity in the last two years.
• Any code of conduct of public officers shall also apply to members of the audit committee in relations to their functions, powers, and duties as members of the committee

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications with copies of:

•  National Identification Card (ID)
• Certificates and testimonials
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Clearance certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and
• Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Terms of Service: Part Time

Written applications, CV’s 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 Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday7^th July, 2023 by 5.00pm (East African Time).

Important information to all candidates;

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• Note that it is a criminal offense to submit fake/forged documents

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