Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the County Government on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service as follows:
Deputy Director
Irrigation Job Group ‘Q’ One (1) Post- Advert No. CPSB/46/2023
Duties and
Responsibilities
Formulating
policies, standards, programs and projects for Irrigation and Land reclamation
development
Promoting
research, development and innovation in Irrigation Sector for Effective and
efficient provision of irrigation and land Reclamation
Coordinating
the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation
systems
Coordinating
training of graduate engineers and technicians
Supervising
preparation of irrigation tender documents
Validating
reports on socio-economic and environmental impact of irrigation development
Carrying
out monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects
Preparing
periodic reports on irrigation and Land reclamation
Any
other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
Must
have served in the position of Chief Superintending Engineer (Irrigation) for a
minimum period of three (3) years
Bachelors
of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems
Engineering, Bio- Mechanical and processing or Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental
Engineering from a recognized
Master’s
Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering,
Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering,
Environmental Engineering and Management, Water Resources Engineering,
Irrigation Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution will be an added
Registration
by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) /Kenya Technologists
Registration Board (KETRIB) /NEMA/Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) and be
in good
Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting a minimum of six (6)
weeks or its equivalent
Certificate
in computer applications from a recognized institution
Have
demonstrated general managerial, administrative and professional competence in
work performance
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are
expected to attach copies of the following documents:
KRA
Tax compliance certificate
Clearance
from HELB
Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate
of Good Conduct
CRB
clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should
submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other
supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT
VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be
addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO, County
Public Service Board, County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of
Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with
disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING
WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
