Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of tender documents for the studies, supervision and construction/refurbishment of warehouses and road spot improvements;
Review and develop specific project guidelines for county staff on warehousing and spot road repair (in association with KERRA)
Supervise civil works activities under the programme and report on progress to the PC;
Ensure the programme civil works’ compliance with environment protection and sustainable climate change adaptation;
Contribute to the preparation of the AWPB and progress reports;
Undertake any other duty assigned by the PC.
Qualifications
An recognized university degree in rural civil engineering plus professional registration; Master-level degree qualification will be an added advantage;
At least 10 years relevant work experience in rural engineering with donor-assisted projects or government services;
At least two recent professional experiences proving that the candidate has been directly responsible for:
Developing specific construction and management guidelines for rural road repairs according to KERRA recommendations and along the Kenya Roads 2000 guiding policies.
Develop standard designs and bill of quantities for agro-product warehousing in respect of phytosanitary standards
Supervise (former district) county staff
Providing standard technical advice to private sector operators at local level
Application Process
1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
2. Each application should be accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the position.
The prescribed format of the CV should be downloaded from the ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke.
Applicants for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (Nakuru or Siakago) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies of Identity Card and relevant certificates and credentials should be enclosed.
3. Those who had previously applied should re-apply if they meet the qualifications
4. Each application in a sealed envelope should be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
The applications should be received by Friday 27th February, 2015 at 10.00am.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.