Assistant Director, Natural Resource Management at County Government of Kericho

VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating, developing and implementing natural resource policies, legislation, strategies and action plans for natural resources management programs;


• Evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques;


• Organizing and participating in natural resources meetings;


• Conducting advocacy, image building and publicity campaigns on natural resources;


• Ensuring safe custody of databases on natural resources;


• Conceptualizing research and development needs on natural resources within the County;


• Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting;


• Collaborating and liaising with stakeholders and development partners;


• Overseeing preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees;


• Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the natural resource section.;


• Developing, implementing and evaluating the division’s strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to manage County Natural Resources;


• Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs;


• Coordinating prospecting and mining of Natural Resources (granting, renewing and revoking artisanal mining permits, maintaining a register of artisanal miners and maintaining fair-trade);


• Oversee management of entrusted County Resources;


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

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution;


• Be a member of a professional body in good standing;


• Must have served in a position of Principal Environment and Natural Resources officer/mining officer for a minimum period of three (5) years;


• Master’s degree in Geology, Mining, Limnology and Hydrology or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;


• Must have attended Senior Management Course (SMC) or an equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

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