Assistant Director Special Programs and Disaster Management at County Government of Tana River

TRCPSB/V/NO. 030/2025: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT J/G ‘P’(1 POST)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Assist the Director in planning, coordinating, and supervising all special programmes.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of county disaster risk management (DRM) policies, plans, and strategies;
• Ensure alignment with national disaster management frameworks, such as those from the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
• Participate in the development of county contingency and emergency plans, including risk assessments and hazard mapping;
• Participate in disaster Mitigation and Recovery activities;
• Provide technical support in the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into county development planning and budgeting;
• Oversee implementation of projects and ensure compliance with established policies.
• Coordinate preparation of work plans, budgets, and reports; 
• Maintain and analyze disaster data, document best practices, and prepare periodic reports and early warning updates to inform decision-making and enhance disaster preparedness and response;
• Supervise programme officers and provide technical guidance.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and community sensitization activities

 Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have

• served in the grade of Principal Disaster Management Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years, or its equivalent;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, or related field;
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, or related field is an added advantage;
• certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Excellent coordination and supervisory skills