Irrigation Director
Terms of Service: –
Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and
Responsibilities.
- Initiating formulation of
policies and programmes for irrigation development;
- Coordinating training of graduate
engineers and technicians;
- Supervising preparation of
irrigation development programs;
- Validating reports on socio-
economic and environmental impact of irrigation development;
- Promoting research and innovation
in irrigation sector,
- Carrying out monitoring and
evaluation of irrigation programmes and projects;
- Coordinating the planning,
designing, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
Qualifications for
Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: – Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and
Bio-systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental engineering,
Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing
Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a recognized institution;
- Master degree in relevant field
will be an added advantage;
- Have relevant working experience
of not less than twelve 5 years in the relevant sector;
- Have attended a Strategic
Leadership Development Programme lasting at least six (6) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Been registered as an engineer
with Engineers Registration Board (ERB);
- Membership to a recognized
professional body;
- Certificate in computer
applications from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated a high degree of
professional competence and administrative capability required for
effective planning, direction, control and coordination of irrigation
engineering development programmes and projects;
NOTE:
- All
Directors report to the relevant Chief Officers in their Departments.
- Additional
information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are
available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Applicants
from Homa Bay County are required to indicate their constituency and ward
of residence.
- Shortlisted
candidates for all advertised positions will be required to provide copies
of relevant documents from the under-listed authorities.
- Kenya
Revenue Authority.
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
How to Apply
Applicants should submit
their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and
professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card
or passport and any other relevant documents, either electronically through the
County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or
physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service
Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or
through Post Office using the address below. Applicants
should clearly indicate the position(s) applied for on top
of the envelope addressed to:
Office of the Chief
Executive Officer,
Homa Bay County Public
Service Board,
P.O. Box 95 – 40300,
HOMA-BAY
Homa Bay County is an
equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people living with disability
are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Tuesday, 14th March 2023,
at 5:00 P.M. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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