Director Public Works Job in Kenya

DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS – J/G CPSB 03 {V/NO: 33 (1 POST)}
Duties and Responsibilities: –
The duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Preparation and implementation of the strategic and annual work plans for the directorate.
  • Preparation of budget and procurement plans.
  • Preparation of periodic reports.
  • Management of staff working in the Directorate
  • Identification and prioritization of public works projects for rehabilitation and new construction.
  • Design and construction of County offices, markets, health centers, stadiums, social halls etc.
  • Preparation of designs, BoQs, cost estimates and tender documents for proposed building projects.
  • Training needs assessment and planning
  • Approval and monitoring of all building plans to ensure compliance to the Building Standards.
  •  Overseeing construction, supervision of works, project management and contract administration.
  • M&E of annual budget/targets and strategic plan targets.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer
Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Quantity Survey or Civil/ Structural Engineering (Minimum 7 years’ experience) from a recognized institution
  • Must have served for a minimum of three (3) years in a relevant field at management level in the Private or Public sector.
  • Must be registered with the relevant professional body in class of professional Engineers
  •  (Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya for Architects & Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Board of Kenya for Engineers)
  • Demonstrate experience in Public Finance, Budgeting, and Procurement.
  • Computer skills in MS Project and Engineering design software.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Advanced computer skills (MS project, MS Word, MS Excel, Archicard, MS PowerPoint and MS Access and Engineering design software)
  • Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
  • Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
  • A course in strategic leadership will be an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications can only be submitted online on or before 19th May, 2020 through Bomet County Public Service Board recruitment portal, www.cpsbbomet.net or from a link in Bomet County website www.bomet.go.ke. Manual applications will not be accepted. Bomet County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of origin.
Clearance documents for purposes of complying with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 will be required for those shortlisted and MUST submit Copies of the following clearances during
the interview:
• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and
• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please Note: Bomet County Public Service Board does not charge ANY FEE at any stage of the
recruitment. Our official email is cpsb@bomet.go.ke or info@ cpsbbomet.net
The Secretary /C.E.O
Public Service Board
P.O Box 605-20400
Bomet.