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Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.
REF: TUR/CPSB/008/2024/2025:
- Director Land Reclamation will be responsible to County Chief Officer for overall administration and management of the department.
Duties and responsibilities
- Formulating and developing policies on land reclamation and arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) development programmes;
- Developing and implementing policy strategies and investment plans;
- Ensuring sustainable management and utilization of land and water resources;
- Coordinating integrated and multi-sectoral development programmes;
- Management and utilization of land water resources;
- Management and utilization of water, land and ASAL resources;
- Resource mobilization and funding of projects and programmes;
- Promoting public-private partnership and empowering communities in developing their local resources;
- Liaising with development partners and NGOs and other stakeholders in the sector, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and better services delivery systems;
- Participating in relevant international, regional and inter-governmental organization initiatives on land reclamation and development of ASAL areas;
- Building capacity and human resource Development.
Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
- Served in the grade of deputy director of land reclamation or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (10) years
- A master’s degree in any of the following discipline: Geography, population studies, Economic, Chemistry, physics sociology, Forestry, Natural resources Management, Pest Management, Rural Development, wildlife management, Agriculture, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Marine science, Education and Communication, and civil/Mechanical/chemical/Agricultural/industrial water resources Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- A wide knowledge of negotiating skills with donor and other development agencies
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution and Demonstrated through knowledge and understanding of national development goals, vision and global partnership
- Certificate in computer application skills; and
- Certificate of membership to a professional body recognized institutions.
Details of the Job Description and Job requirements are available at www.turkana.go.ke and www.nea.go.ke.
Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR
Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Tuesday 10th September, 2024 by 5.00pm (East African Time).
Important information to all candidates;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
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