Duties and responsibilities
Formulating, developing and implementing natural resource policies, legislation, strategies and action plans for natural resources management programs.
Evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
Organizing and participating in environment and natural resources meetings
Conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on environment and natural resources
Ensuring safe custody of databases on environment and natural resources
Conceptualizing research and development needs
Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Collaborating and liaising with stakeholders and development partners
Overseeing preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees.
Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the natural resource section.
Developing, implementing and evaluating the division’s strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to manage County Natural Resources
Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs.
Coordinating prospecting and mining of Natural Resources (granting, renewing and revoking artisanal mining permits, maintaining a register of artisanal miners and maintaining fair-trade)
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by The Director
Requirements for appointment
Must have served in a position of Assistant Director of Environment and Natural Resources and miningfor a minimum period of three (3) years
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Natural Resource Management, Geology, Mining, Bio Resource Conservation, Environmental Conservation, Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource, Conservation Biology or any other related discipline from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Land and Water Management, Range Management, Meteorology, Limnology and Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Climate Change Adaptation or any other related discipline from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of natural resource function
Be conversant with County Government operations and demonstrate understanding of its operations
Be a member of a professional body in good standing.
Must have attended Strategic Leadership Development Program Course lasting not less than Six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
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.
Email: info@busiacounty.go.ke
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