Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities:
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer responsible for disaster management and special programme in the county.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
• coordinating the formulation of disaster management policies, strategies, guidelines,
• standards, statutes and institutional framework;
• initiating and coordinating research in disaster management and dissemination of findings to the stakeholders in the county;
• providing advice on the development of operational standards and guidelines in disaster
• risk reduction and preparedness; overseeing the management and distribution of relief
• food, non-food items and acting on tax exemption applications for disaster response goods and services; coordinating psychosocial support, conflict resolution and peace building;
• spearheading resettlement, construction and rehabilitation of destroyed homes and social
• amenities; initiating and overseeing the provision of non-food items and start-up capital;
• coordinating resource mobilization for relief and recovery, relief operations, disaster recovery and rehabilitation programmes; overseeing disaster early recovery operations for response, relief and recovery;
• monitoring, evaluating and approving reports on all disaster occurrences; facilitating training,
• advocacy and education in disaster management; overseeing the development of sustainable solutions and recovery programmes for IDPs;
• coordinating the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan;
• ensuring the development and review of departmental annual work plans and budgets; managing departmental performance;
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency,
• accountability, ethics and integrity;
• overseeing management of departmental assets and finances; and managing and developing departmental staff.

Requirements for appointment:
• served in the grade of Deputy Director, Disaster Management for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Disaster Management, Disaster Management and Sustainable Development, Disaster Management and Humanitarian
• Assistance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Geography, Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science/Government, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Disaster Management, Disaster Management and Sustainable Development, Disaster Management and Humanitarian
• Assistance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Geography, Counselling, Psychology,
• Sociology, Political Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Registration to a professional body;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skill

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified and interested candidates should download and duly fill a job application form provided on our website: www.tanariver.go.ke/vacancies attach and submit their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board of Tana River
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA

All applications clearly specifying the position applied for on the top left side of the envelope should be received on or before 10th June, 2022.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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