Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Engineer Irrigation Infrastructure Development at Public Service Commission

Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Engineer Irrigation Infrastructure Development at Public Service Commission

DEPUTY DIRECTOR/SENIOR PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT – ONE (1) POST- V/NO. 287/2024

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 102,860 p.m. – 172,350 p.m. Page 53 of 58 (CSG 6) House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Leave Allowance: Annual Leave Medical Cover: Terms of Service: Ksh 21,508 – Ksh 50,000 p.m. Ksh 16,000 p.m As provided in the Civil Service. 30 working days per financial year As provided by the government Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment 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 CSG 7 or in comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Civil 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 registered by a relevant professional body; and (iv) 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 the irrigation and drainage function.

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

(i) developing and reviewing of the irrigation policy, regulations, standards, guidelines, strategies, plans, programmes and projects on irrigation and drainage as outlined in the Executive Order No.1 of 2023, CoK 2010, Irrigation Policy 2017 and Irrigation Act 2019; (ii) coordinating implementation of strategic plans, national irrigation master plans and financial investment plans for irrigation infrastructure development in collaboration with relevant stakeholders as per Irrigation Act 2019 Section 6(5); (iii) overseeing compliance to standards on irrigation infrastructure designs and auxiliary facilities as per Irrigation (General) Regulations 2021 section 15, 20(6) and 21(1); (iv) monitoring quality control of irrigation infrastructure and auxiliary facilities as per Irrigation (General) Regulations 2021 section 20(6) and 21(1); (v) coordinating implementation of national irrigation programs and projects in collaboration with county governments and other relevant stakeholders; as per Irrigation Act 2019 Section 8(2)(h); (vi) establishing and maintaining linkages and networking with stakeholders on irrigation and drainage development as per the Irrigation Act 2019 Section 8(2)(i); and (vii) developing and maintaining an irrigation database and integrate systematic monitoring and evaluation as per the Irrigation Act 2019 Section 6(2)(i); (viii) providing technical advice on the provision of irrigation contracts and consultancy services; as per Irrigation Act 2019 section 8(1)(c); (ix) providing capacity building and technical support to the counties on irrigation and drainage development as per CoK 2010 forth schedule No. 25; (x) promoting Public-Private-Partnerships in irrigation development and management as per Irrigation Act 2019 Section 8(2)(e) and Irrigation (General) Regulations section 16(4); (xi) coordinating monitoring and evaluation of irrigation infrastructure maintenance and operations as per the Irrigation Act 2019 Section 6(2)(a); and (xii) providing technical support and services in development and management of community-based irrigation schemes as per the Irrigation Act 2019 Section 8(2)(h).

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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)