3 Vacancies for Land Reclamation Officers in Kenya (49K)

Public Service Commission


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.
Land Reclamation Officer I
Three (3) Posts

V/No. 57/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh.37,070 – Ksh.49,950 p.m.
CSG ‘10’
Terms of service: Three (3) years Contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance)
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forestry; Hydrology; Geology; Economics, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or Geography; Agriculture; Marine Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil engineering, Industrial Engineering, Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
(i) Disseminating appropriate technologies and innovations;
(ii) Undertaking community mobilization and conducting training programmes;
(iii) Assisting in the development of community action plans;
(iv) Creating awareness through campaign and advocacy materials;
(v) Carrying out field surveys of projects; and
(vi) Collecting, storage and dissemination of research findings.

Land Reclamation Officer II
Two (2) Posts
V/NO. 58/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh.30,170 – Ksh.40,060 p.m.
CSG ‘11’
Terms of service: Three (3) years Contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance)
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Natural Resource Management, Geography, Economics, Community Development or Environmental Science from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Disseminating appropriate technologies and innovations;
(ii) Undertaking community mobilisation and conducting training programmes;
(iii) Assisting in the development of community action plans;
(iv) Creating awareness through campaign and advocacy;
(v) Carrying outfield surveys of projects; and
(vi) Collecting, collating, storage and dissemination of research findings.
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).