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Duties and Responsibility

• An officer at this level may be based at the Headquarters as the Head of Technical Division and will assist the respective Chief Officer in the day to day administration and management of the division.
• Implementation of strategic plan;
• Coordinate the setting of performance targets;
• Handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues and standards of the division in consultation with the Chief Officer;
• Other duties and responsibilities will depend on the mandate of the specific department and will entail;
  
• Policy formulation,
• Interpretation and implementation;
• Negotiation, legislation and domestication of the relevant MEAs and related processes;
• Conceptualization, development, implementation and monitoring of environmental, natural resource and climate change projects, programmes, and strategic initiatives;
• Solid waste management, sustainable forestry management, artisanal mining management, sustainable energy, environmental and social safeguards management, noise pollution, air pollution and public nuisance management.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• Served for at least 7 years in Environment, Natural Resource and Climate change sectors in the Public Service or in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director Environment, Natural Resource and climate change for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science and Management, Rangeland Management, Ecology, Geography, Geomatics, Aquatic science, Natural Resources management, Forestry and Agroforestry;
• Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science and Management, Rangeland Management, Ecology, Geography, Geomatics, Aquatic science, Natural Resources Management, Forestry and Agro forestry is an added advantage
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from arecognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional and administrative competence in work performance and results
• Be a member of good standing with a relevant professional body; and
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, Financial analysis and policy formulation

Note: -

All applications should be submitted on or before FRIDAY 1st December 2023 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE

• Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
• Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-National Identity Card
  Academic and professional certificates
  Leaving certificates and other testimonials
  
• All applicants submitting their applications through hand delivery should be on face masks and adhere to health protocols like keeping social distance and washing their hands.
• Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply
• Please visit our official website www.kwalecountygov.com for details on the job requirements

Duties and Responsibility

An officer at this level may be based at the Sub-county offices as the Sub-County Extension Officer and will assist the respective Forest Officer in the day to day administration and management of the division. Duties and responsibilities will involve:-

• Creating awareness and train tree growers in Programme target ward and villages on the need for participatory land use planning and participate in the formulation of forestry plans;
• Conduct training on intensive management of commercial tree plantations
• Disseminating forest management best practices to tree growers and monitor tree plantation progress and produce field reports;
• Coordinating identification and implementation of income generating activities within the sub county through forestry and reforestation;
• Participating in the production and distribution of extension materials to tree growers and other stakeholders in the Sub County;
• Support Community groups to establish Community tree nurseries.

Qualifications for Appointment

Be in possession of:

• A diploma from a recognized institution in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Environment, Rangeland Management or Agricultural Extension
• Certificate of membership with the Forestry Society of Kenya; and
• A Certificate in Computer applications

Note: -

All applications should be submitted on or before FRIDAY 1st December 2023 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE

• Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
• Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-National Identity Card
  Academic and professional certificates
  Leaving certificates and other testimonials
  
• All applicants submitting their applications through hand delivery should be on face masks and adhere to health protocols like keeping social distance and washing their hands.
• Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply
• Please visit our official website www.kwalecountygov.com for details on the job requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the Physical Planning Function at the County
• Advising the county government on physical and land use planning matters that impact the county;
• Formulating county physical and land use planning policies, guidelines and standards;
• Preparation of county and local physical and land use development plans for metropolitan, city, municipal, urban and rural areas;
• Maintaining a land information system to guide physical and land use planning;
• Communicating decisions of the county government development applications; and
• Issuance of development permission and other development control instruments
• Participating in the preparation of inter-county physical and land use development plans;
• Undertaking research on matters relating to physical and land use development planning at the county level;
• Formulating strategies for public education, participation and engagement;
• Overseeing the preparation of annual county physical planning reports;
• Monitoring and evaluation of physical planning projects/programmes at the county;
• Preparing and implementing strategic plans and annual work plans;
• Facilitating the continuous professional development of staff;
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Qualifications for Appointment

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science and Management, Rangeland Management, Ecology, Geography, Geomatics, Aquatic science, Natural Resources Management, Forestry and Agro forestry is an added advantage
• Be a corporate member of the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK);
• Be registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director of Physical Planning for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Or served as a physical planner in a reputable organization for a period not less than 7 years – preferably in a public institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Have proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for the effective performance of work at this level;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional and administrative competence in work performance and results
• Be a member of good standing with a relevant professional body;
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, Financial analysis and policy formulation.
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national policies, goals, objectives, and ability to relate them to the Physical Planning function at the County level.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Have knowledge and experience in Programme Based Budgeting, Planning, Financial analysis and policy formulation

Note: -

All applications should be submitted on or before FRIDAY 1st December 2023 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE

• Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
• Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-National Identity Card
  Academic and professional certificates
  Leaving certificates and other testimonials
  
• All applicants submitting their applications through hand delivery should be on face masks and adhere to health protocols like keeping social distance and washing their hands.
• Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply
• Please visit our official website www.kwalecountygov.com for details on the job requirements

Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparation of local physical and land use plans for towns, market centers, trading centers as well as village land use plans.
• Preparation of area action plans for specific development projects such as residential housing schemes.
• Undertaking development control and ensuring compliance of approved plans.
• Collecting and analyzing urban and county physical and land use planning data.
• Providing advice on development applications.
• Managing of physical planning and geo spatial records
• Undertake other such duties as may be required

Qualification for appointment

To qualify for appointment, one should;

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Town Planning or Regional Planning from a recognized institution.
• Be graduate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter) or Town and County Planners Association of Kenya
• Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.

Note: -

All applications should be submitted on or before FRIDAY 1st December 2023 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE

• Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
• Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-National Identity Card
  Academic and professional certificates
  Leaving certificates and other testimonials
  
• All applicants submitting their applications through hand delivery should be on face masks and adhere to health protocols like keeping social distance and washing their hands.
• Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply
• Please visit our official website www.kwalecountygov.com for details on the job requirements