The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions in the County.
CHIEF OFFICER ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE – JOB GROUP
CPSB 02 (1 POST)
Job Ref: KCPSB/C.O/EECC/04/09/11/22 Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
(SRC)
The Chief Officer will be expected to perform the following duties
and functions:
CLIMATE CHANGE
Responsibilities
- integrate
and mainstream climate change actions, interventions and duties set out in
the Climate Change Act 2016 and the National Climate Change Action Plan
into various sectors;
- Implement
the National Climate Change Action Plan, taking into account national and
county priorities;
- Assist
the County Executive Committee Member in preparation and report on
progress of implementation of climate change actions to the County
Assembly for review and debate
- strengthening
community and institutional capacity for adaptation and mitigation;
- Climate
change governance, administration and planning;
- Climate
change information services and advocacy,
- Developing
partnerships in climate change research, innovation and development
Qualifications
- Be
a Kenyan citizen;
- Be
in possession of at LEAST a first relevant degree from a University
recognized in Kenya;
- Have
vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the
relevant field, three of which should be in a managerial position;
- Be
conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
- Be
computer literate;
- Have
excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Satisfies
the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Added Advantages for Chief Officers
- Possession
of Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Membership
of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good
standing;
- Be
a results oriented individual, able to work under pressure to meet strict
NB: Pursuant to section 45 of the County Governments Act (2012), the
Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in the department and shall
report to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit
their applications together with copies of their detailed
- Curriculum
Vitae,
- Academic
and Professional certificates,
- Testimonials,
- National
Identity Card or Passport and
- Any
other supporting
The applications should
indicate the positions applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board P O Box 260 – 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered
applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office
of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on
weekdays).
Applicants should seek
clearance from and attach copies or evidence of the CURRENT (valid
in 2022) documents listed below: –
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Ethics
and Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal
Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should reach
the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before Friday,
25th November 2022.
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents
in support of their applications.
NOTE
Women and persons living
with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
Prospective candidates are
encouraged to visit our website:
www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.
The Kirinyaga County
Government is an equal opportunity employer.
