Director Natural Resources at County Government of Turkana

Director Natural Resources will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to Natural Resources in the County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Overall implementation, interpretation and review of natural resources policies, startegies, programmes and guidelines in the county,
• Promoting collaboration and linkages with partners and stakeholders;
• Formulating and reviewing county research agenda for county,
• Planning, budgeting and ensuring compliance with set budgeting guidelines;
• Assist in enforcement of relevant laws and regulations and monitoring resilience and health of natural resources;
• Promote natural resources activities in the county;
• Collect, analyze and report data and information on natural resources;
• Compile regular reports as may be required on natural resources activities;
• Identify needs, challenges and problems for developing and effective extension methods and practices through consultation with key stakeholders;
• Develop and implement action plan for enhancing public knowledge and skills of best natural resources management practices;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment

• Served in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector; Bachelor's degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forestry from a recognized institution;
• Master's degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources or Forry 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, objeves and the ability to relate them to the natural resources function..