Director Disaster Management at County Government of Nyeri

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Director Disaster Management

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNyeri
  • Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 

Reports to the Chief Officer, Department of Gender, Youth, Sports and Social Services. The officer will be responsible for the following:

Duties and responsibilities

  • Planning responses to emergencies and disasters to minimize risk to people and property;
  • Coordinating Disaster Risk Management programs, emergencies, policies, and strategies in the County.
  • Planning and directing disaster responses or crisis management activities;
  • Providing disaster preparedness training and emergency plans and procedures for natural disasters, fires, droughts, wartime, etc.;
  • Organizing emergency response training programs for staff, volunteers, and first responders;
  • Reviewing emergency plans of individual departments such as medical facilities to ensure their adequacy;
  • Liaising with the national government agencies and civil society organizations for technical assistance;
  • Acting as a focal point in the best practices for replication and uptake by strategic partners and stakeholders.
  • Collaborating and networking with like-minded partners to build a culture of risk reduction and effective emergency response plans.
  • Identifying capacity-building needs in the areas of peace and reconciliation;
  • Coordinating with relevant national government ministries, other counties, civil society, the private sector, local communities, and international development partners to enhance intervention;
  • Supervising staff and overseeing the smooth running of the department
  • Establishing a unique County Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) for effective management and coordination of humanitarian emergencies
  • Monitoring and Evaluating risk reduction programs
  • Reviewing, designing, and implementing targeted policies and programs to strengthen local platforms for trauma healing and reconciliation and conduct Monitoring and Evaluation;
  • Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Chief officer and County Administration
  • Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen (attach ID)
  • KCPE and KCSE Certificate
  • Relevant working experience of a minimum of ten (10) years in the private sector or served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of seven (7) years;
  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution, Disaster and safety management, Security and Strategic Studies, Disaster Management and International Diplomacy, Disaster mitigation and sustainable development, Development Studies, Community Development, Counselling Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Disaster Risk Management, Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management.
  • Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field of peace and conflict resolution, disaster and safety management, security and strategic studies, disaster management and international diplomacy Disaster mitigation and sustainable development, Development Studies, Community Development, Community Health Counselling Psychology.
  •  A Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than six (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Method of Application

A Hard copy of the duly filled Employment Form together with copies of all academic and professional certificates together with testimonials should be sent or hand delivered to:

THE SECRETARY
NYERI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OFFICES
P.O. BOX 90-10100
NYERI
CELL PHONE: 0745342000

All applications (hand delivered or through post office) should be received on or before 10th September 2024, 5.00 pm.

Note:

  • Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above-provided address and cellphone.
  • The County Public Service Board does not charge for any of the recruitment exercises, including shortlisting and appointment. Any request for payment or favor should therefore be reported to the County Public Service Board or police for appropriate action.
  • The County Government of Nyeri is an equal opportunity employer and hence Persons Living with disability, marginalized and minorities are also encouraged to apply.
  • Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Board

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