IRRIGATION SECRETARY – ONE (1)
POST V/NO.46/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh.166,780 – Ksh.322,040 p.m. CSG ‘4’ Terms of
Service: Permanent & Pensionable/Contract
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a
candidate must have: –
- a cumulative Service of Twenty two (22) years
in Irrigation Directorate or any other related field, one (1) year of
which must have been either in the grade of Director/Chief Engineer
(Irrigation and Drainage); Director/Chief Engineer Water Harvesting and
Storage); Director Land Reclamation; or Director Irrigation Water
Management , Job Group S (CSG 5) ;
- a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Civil Engineering, Water and Environmental Sciences,
Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness,
Agricultural Resource Management, Agriculture and Home Economics,
Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Soil
and Water Engineering; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- a Master’s degree in any of the following
disciplines:- Civil Engineering, Irrigation Water Management, Land and
Water Management, Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, Business
Administration, Crop Protection, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness,
Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Engineering
Systems, Land and Water Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering,
Environmental Engineering and Management, Water Resources Engineering,
Irrigation Engineering, Water Engineering Statistics or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- a Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- being a member of a relevant professional body
where applicable;
- demonstrated managerial, administrative and
professional competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
- demonstrated a thorough understanding of
national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to
the irrigation and water function
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be
responsible to the Principal Secretary for formulating appropriate statutory
and policy framework and providing leadership in the Irrigation Water Management
Directorate. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –
- providing overall policy direction and
spearheading the implementation of programmes and projects;
- overseeing the development, review and
implementation of relevant policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and
regulations; planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring and
implementing all programmes related to the irrigation function;
- overseeing environmental and socio-economic
surveys on the viability of programmes and projects;
- promoting public-private partnership;
collaborating with development partners to promote the irrigation water
management function; and establishing networks and linkages with the
relevant stakeholders; and
- overseeing the development and Implementation
of Departmental budget, strategic plan, work plans, and procurement plans;
managing financial resources and ensuring their prudent utilization;
ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance,
transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; overseeing performance
management of the departments; and overall management and development of
staff.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are
requested to make their applications ONLINE through
the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or
jobs portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
- Candidates should NOT attach
any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the
advertisement should be filled on the form.
It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure
of the advert should not be included.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates
will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
- The Public Service Commission is committed to
implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair
competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and
affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all
ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE
MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their
National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and
transcripts during interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake
certificates/documents.
- Serving officers shall be required to produce
the original letter of
appointment
to their current substantive post
during the interview.
Applications should reach the
Commission on or before 11th May,
2020 latest 5.00 pm
(East African Time).
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