JG P
An officer at this level will report to Chief Officer – Public Service, Administration and
Coordination of County Affairs
Responsibilities
- Responding to disasters and emergencies within the County;
- Designing Disaster Management Policy which stresses on the paradigm shift to Disaster Risk
- Reduction (DRR) Approach including the Early Warning Systems (EWS) preparedness, prevention and mitigation;
- Ensuring public-private partnership and collaborations in all disasters matters;
- Ensuring inter-agency coordination on disaster management inclined program
- Coordinating cross- cutting departmental disaster issues;
- Ensuring and facilitating food security assessments within the County;
- Conducting regular visits to NGOs, project implementation sites and maintaining close coordination mechanisms;
- Ensuring promotion of continuous stakeholder consultations with relevant departments;
- Maintaining superior work coordination with local key partners to ensure the successful implementation of the County Disaster Management Plan;
- Maintaining register of all NGOs operating in the county, with their precise sectors, affiliations and location of their activities;
- Embracing and ensuring adherence to the Humanitarian Code of Conduct in Disaster
- Response Programmes undertaken by all NGOs/stakeholders working in the County;
- Coordinating and management all research work and matters concerning alcohol, drugs and substance abuse in the County;
- Facilitating customer satisfaction surveys;
- Presenting research proposal to management for approval and adoption;
- Monitoring new trends and opportunities in the market and advise County; and;
- Designing and implementing feedback mechanisms for all County services.
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan Citizen;
- Have vast knowledge and relevant work experience of 8 years of in special programs of disaster management/ emergency services, 3 years of which should be in a senior/managerial capacity in a busy environment either in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Masters in Disaster Management / Humanitarian Assistance/ Sustainable Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
- Fulfilled all the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Proven communication, proficiency in computer applications and report writing skills;
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of County development objectives of vision 2030;
- Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the National, Values and Principles of Governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and management capability
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