Our Vision: A citizen-centric
public service
Our Mission: To reform and
transform the public service for efficient and effective service delivery.
Vacant Positions in the
Public Service
Ministry of Water &
Sanitation and Irrigation
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the
positions shown below.
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
Requirements for
Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
(i) 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) ;
(ii) 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;
(iii) 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;
(iv) a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme
lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
(v) being a member of a relevant professional body where
applicable;
(vi) demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional
competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
(vii) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals,
policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the irrigation and
water function
Duties and
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: –
(i) providing overall policy direction and spearheading the
implementation of
(ii) programmes and projects;
(iii) 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;
(iv) overseeing environmental and socio-economic surveys on the
viability of programmes and projects;
(v) 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
(vi) 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.
Application Procedure
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:
(i) 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.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be
contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
(iv) 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.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce
originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional
certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake
certificates/documents.
(vii) 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).
