Mineral Resources Director Job, Kenyan County Government Jobs 2023, 

Turkana County Public Service Board invites applications from competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions;

REF:TUR/CPSB/016/2022/2023: DIRECTOR MINERAL RESOURCES, JOB GROUP “R”, POSITION: ONE (1)

Director Mineral Resources will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to mineral resources in the County.

Responsibilities


  • Develop, implement and maintain strategies to deliver profitable mining and geological consulting services within the county;

  • Work with the community groups in the county to create a global service offering;

  • Maintain high level of quality within the mining and geology groups and meet international standards;

  • Promote innovation and the use of leading edge technology in the mining and geological studies undertaken by the local communities;

  • Contribute to mining and geology success in securing business and maintaining profitability;

  • Develop strategies, business plans/budget and business development to establish and grow the mining and geology sub sector into a profitable and successful consulting business within a diverse capability profile, a depth of skills and professional personnel and an enduring level of client and partner/associate loyalty that fits in with the county overall strategy;

  • Active marketing of mining and geology group capabilities in order to secure a broad, diverse and well-resourced client base, and;

  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: –


  • Served in the grade of Assistant Director Mineral Resources for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognized institution;

  • Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognized institution will be added advantage;

  • Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;

  • Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the mineral resources function.

Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)

NOTE


  • Members of Audit Committee shall serve on need basis and as prescribed by the Public Finance Management Act and for a period of three years

  • This is not a salaried Members shall be paid allowances on account of attendance of audit committee meetings as determined by County Treasury in consultation with other relevant entities

  • Section 167 (6) of PFM (County regulations) indicates that majority of members appointed to the audit committee shall not be past or present employees of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the concerned entity in the last two years.

  • Any code of conduct of public officers shall also apply to members of the audit committee in relations to their functions, powers, and duties as members of the committee

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications with copies of:

 National Identification Card (ID)


  • Certificates and testimonials

  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

  • Certificate of Good Conduct

  • Clearance certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and

  • Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)

  • Clearance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Terms of Service: Part Time

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 Friday7th July, 2023 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

  • Note that it is a criminal offense to submit fake/forged documents

N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

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