Director, Natural and Mineral Resources
2026-01-18T07:08:13+00:00
County Government of Kitui
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FULL_TIME
Public Administration, and Government
Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government
2026-02-04T17:00:00+00:00
8
Salary Scale: Ksh. 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 x 6,570 – 143,640 x 6,770 – 150,410 x 6,960 – 157,370 x 7,160 – 164,530 x 7,820 – 172,350 p.m.
Terms of Service: Contract
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the position of Deputy Director, Natural and Mineral Resources in the Public Sector in the Public Service or Private Sector for at least five (5) years;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining or relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National and County goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to poper management of natural resource function;
- Be a member of a professional body and in good standing where applicable, is an added advantage; and
- Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the Natural Resource section;
- Coordination, development and implementation of Mineral and Natural Resource policies, legislations and related laws;
- Ensuring compliance and enforcement of environmental legislations within the County;
- Mitigating the risks associated with the unregulated sand utilization;
- Coordinating vetting and approval for licensing and registration of all person(s)/ institutions/ vessels/ premises to engage in the sand value chain and other minerals and maintaining such registers as may be necessary;
- Planning and coordination of capacity building and training programmes for the Sand and artisanal mining for Cooperative Societies and the community members in general;
- Supervising the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports by the River Basins Based Societies;
- Preparing and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual status reports to the Chief officer in charge of Natural and Mineral Resources;
- Serving as Secretary to the River Basins Utilization and Conservation Committee; and
- Ensure that relevant support is given to staff development and training and any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer in charge of natural and mineral resources.
Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the Natural Resource section; Coordination, development and implementation of Mineral and Natural Resource policies, legislations and related laws; Ensuring compliance and enforcement of environmental legislations within the County; Mitigating the risks associated with the unregulated sand utilization; Coordinating vetting and approval for licensing and registration of all person(s)/ institutions/ vessels/ premises to engage in the sand value chain and other minerals and maintaining such registers as may be necessary; Planning and coordination of capacity building and training programmes for the Sand and artisanal mining for Cooperative Societies and the community members in general; Supervising the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports by the River Basins Based Societies; Preparing and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual status reports to the Chief officer in charge of Natural and Mineral Resources; Serving as Secretary to the River Basins Utilization and Conservation Committee; and Ensure that relevant support is given to staff development and training and any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer in charge of natural and mineral resources.
Be a Citizen of Kenya; Served in the position of Deputy Director, Natural and Mineral Resources in the Public Sector in the Public Service or Private Sector for at least five (5) years; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining or relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution; Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National and County goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to poper management of natural resource function; Be a member of a professional body and in good standing where applicable, is an added advantage; and Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
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Vacancy title:
Director, Natural and Mineral Resources
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026
Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Salary Scale: Ksh. 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 x 6,570 – 143,640 x 6,770 – 150,410 x 6,960 – 157,370 x 7,160 – 164,530 x 7,820 – 172,350 p.m.
Terms of Service: Contract
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the position of Deputy Director, Natural and Mineral Resources in the Public Sector in the Public Service or Private Sector for at least five (5) years;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Geology, Mining or relevant and equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National and County goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to poper management of natural resource function;
- Be a member of a professional body and in good standing where applicable, is an added advantage; and
- Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising programs, controlling and coordinating functions in the Natural Resource section;
- Coordination, development and implementation of Mineral and Natural Resource policies, legislations and related laws;
- Ensuring compliance and enforcement of environmental legislations within the County;
- Mitigating the risks associated with the unregulated sand utilization;
- Coordinating vetting and approval for licensing and registration of all person(s)/ institutions/ vessels/ premises to engage in the sand value chain and other minerals and maintaining such registers as may be necessary;
- Planning and coordination of capacity building and training programmes for the Sand and artisanal mining for Cooperative Societies and the community members in general;
- Supervising the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports by the River Basins Based Societies;
- Preparing and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual status reports to the Chief officer in charge of Natural and Mineral Resources;
- Serving as Secretary to the River Basins Utilization and Conservation Committee; and
- Ensure that relevant support is given to staff development and training and any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer in charge of natural and mineral resources.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke
Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.
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