Value Chain Development Director
Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- In
charge of coordinating blue economy projects and development in the County.
- Initiating
and implementing blue economy policies, programmes and strategies;
- Monitoring
the implementation of national Blue Economy agreements in the county;
- Coordinating
the strengthening of blue economy extension services;
- Promoting
co-operation between the in the blue economy sectors among local and
international stakeholders;
- undertaking
cost effective research to advance national and sectoral blue economy
priorities;
- promoting
lake front development programs;
- Promoting
water transport development initiatives in close working relationship with
other interested parties and stakeholders.
- promoting
sustainable use of food based aquatic resources; and
- harmonizing
blue economy related technical training in liaison with relevant
institution
Qualifications
- Be
a Kenyan citizen.
- Be
a holder of Bachelor’s Degree holder in any of the following fields: –
Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management,
Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Food Science and
Technology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences or any other equivalent and
relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Knowledge
of the Fisheries and Blue Economy development and management policies,
Fisheries Act and other related statutes and international conventions;
and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Master’s
degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution is an
added advantage;
- Five
year working experience in a relevant field;
- Attended
a Strategic Leadership Development programme from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated
a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development
objectives and ability to align them to the County’s mandate;
- Proven
track record in networking and dialogue facilitation with private and
public sector actors;
- Demonstrated
experience in capacity development;
- Demonstrated
experience in managing various stakeholders;
- Be
a good team player with exemplary leadership qualities, interpersonal,
communication and collaborative skills.
- A Strategic Leadership Management
Course lasting not less than one(1) month from a
recognized institution in Kenya; - Must be computer literate;
- Be a person of integrity and in
compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.
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.
