Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Director, Geological Survey and Research Jobs in Kenya
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Director, Geological Survey and Research Jobs in Kenya
For Appointment to this Grade, a Candidate Must Have:Served for a minimum period of ten years (10), three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director/ Chief Superintending Geologist (Geological Survey), CSG ‘7’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Geology, Applied Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Geoinformation Management, Nuclear Science, Hydrogeology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Professional membership with Geological Society of Kenya;
A Registration by the Geologists Registration Board;
Demonstrated professional competence and high administrative ability in geological survey and mineral research affairs;
Exhibit a good understanding of the National goals, policies and development objectives and ability to translate them into geological survey and mineral resources management and development policies and programmes in geological data and information in relation to other areas of operation;
Ability to articulate, interpret and implement national and international policies and goals; and
Demonstrated managerial and high degree of professional competence in work performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include:-
Coordinating Development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, standards and guidelines on
Geological Survey and research;
Fostering research and innovation in mineral exploration, mining and value addition;
Coordinating interpretation of advanced geophysical, geological and remote sensing
data;
Coordinating implementation of geological, geochemical, geophysical and structural mapping programmes to define the character and distribution of the rocks and superficial deposits;
Developing and manage a National Geosciences Repository and Database;
Ensuring maintenance of laboratories, drill core repository, rock museum, resource centre and records facilities;
Initiating publication of technical reports and journals on geology and mineral resources of Kenya;
Promote and market Kenya as a mineral and mining investment destination;
Ensuring quality assurance on geological surveys and research programmes;
Preparing and submit periodic reports;
Providing technical guidance and policy advisories to the government on matters related to minerals mining and other resources retrieval and disseminations; and
Collaborating with Space Agencies on Utilization of remote sensing data in geological
mapping and mineral exploration
How to Apply
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