Deputy Director/Denior Principal Superintending Harvesting and Storage at Public Service Commission
DEPUTY DIRECTOR/DENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING HARVESTING AND STORAGE –ONE (1) POST –V/NO. 288/2024
Basic Salary Scale: House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Annual Leave Allowance: Medical Cover: Annual Leave Terms of Service:
Ksh.102, 860- Ksh. 172, 350 p.m. Ksh 21, 508- Ksh. 50,000 p.m. Ksh 16,000 p.m. As provided by the Government As provided by the Government 30 working days per financial year Permanent and pensionable
ENGINEER-WATER (CSG 6)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer, (Irrigation Water Harvesting and Storage), CSG 7, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) be a member of relevant professional body; (iv) a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programmes (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and (v) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial, administrative capability in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) formulating, implementing, and reviewing policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures and frameworks on water harvesting and storage, and groundwater exploitation for irrigation; (ii) formulating, implementing and reviewing programmes and projects pertaining to irrigation water harvesting and storage, and exploitation of groundwater; (iii) mapping and designating areas ideal for irrigation water harvesting and storage development; (iv) providing technical support and capacity building to stakeholders and counties on irrigation water harvesting and storage; (v) mobilizing resources for implementation of water harvesting and storage projects and programmes; (vi) mobilizing resources for flood control; (vii) forming partnerships in support of water harvesting and storage activities including exploitation of ground water; (viii) establishing databases and information on irrigation harvesting and storage; (ix) undertaking technical audits and assessments on development and management of water harvesting and storage infrastructure; (x) monitoring and evaluating implementation of programmes and projects on irrigation water harvesting and storage including exploitation of groundwater; and (xi) promoting use of efficient technologies and construction techniques in irrigation water harvesting and storage development.
Public Service Commission
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00pm (East African Time)
