The role of the Director, Natural and Mineral Resources at the County Government of Kitui involves high-level management and coordination of natural resource programs, focusing particularly on mineral extraction and environmental compliance within the county. This is a crucial leadership position ensuring the sustainable exploitation and conservation of Kitui County's natural assets.
Salary Scale: Ksh. 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 x 6,570 – 143,640 x 6,770 – 150,410 x 6,960 – 157,370 x 7,160 – 164,530 x 7,820 – 172,350 per month.
Terms of Service: Contract
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the Natural Resource section.
- Coordination, development, and implementation of Mineral and Natural Resource policies, legislations, and related laws.
- Ensuring compliance and enforcement of environmental legislations within the County.
- Mitigating the risks associated with the unregulated sand utilization.
- Coordinating vetting and approval for licensing and registration of all person(s)/ institutions/ vessels/ premises to engage in the sand value chain and other minerals and maintaining such registers as may be necessary.
- Planning and coordination of capacity building and training programmes for the Sand and artisanal mining for Cooperative Societies and the community members in general.
- Supervising the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports by the River Basins Based Societies.
- Preparing and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual status reports to the Chief officer in charge of Natural and Mineral Resources.
- Serving as Secretary to the River Basins Utilization and Conservation Committee.
- Ensure that relevant support is given to staff development and training and any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer in charge of natural and mineral resources.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya.
- Served in the position of Deputy Director, Natural and Mineral Resources in the Public Sector or Private Sector for at least five (5) years.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining, or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining, or relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National and County goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to proper management of natural resource function.
- Be a member of a professional body and in good standing where applicable (an added advantage).
- Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
