PSC Assistant Director, Irrigation Development Coordination Jobs in Kenya
Qualifications for appointment
Cumulative service period of seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Irrigation Officer (Development Coordination), CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Biosystems Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Water and Environment Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Soil Science, Environment and Land Use Management, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Geology and Environmental Science, Climate Sciences, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Project Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
Registration with a relevant professional body where applicable
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate impacts of policies, legislation and guidelines and initiate reviews
Undertake analysis of sectoral policies, regulations and standards, and provide advice
Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure realization of intended objectives
Develop guidelines and principles for setting water tariffs for irrigation water in collaboration with county governments and stakeholders
Prepare joint work plans aligned to strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and monitor implementation
Assess sector financing needs, gaps and lay out strategies for bridging financing gaps
Explore and pursue opportunities for private financing in the sector through innovative Public Private Partnerships for irrigation infrastructure development, management and crop production
Develop guidelines and operationalize an irrigation fund to support de-risking PPPs and promote blended finance initiatives in liaison with county governments and stakeholders
Develop a framework for establishment of partnerships, linkages and collaborations with stakeholders in support of irrigation development and management
Develop and implement strategies for resource mobilization to support irrigation programmes and projects
Identify and assess blended financing initiatives in liaison with county governments and stakeholders
Provide input for the MTEF budget process for the sector
Develop a database for financing options and amounts in the sector
Prepare regular (annual) sector financing reports
Provide input in the development of a framework for monitoring, evaluation and reporting on implementation of sector plans, reform initiatives, programmes and projects in collaboration with key stakeholders
Develop and implement irrigation and drainage sector monitoring and evaluation systems
Operate and maintain the irrigation and drainage management information system
Appraise National Irrigation Authority annual performance reports
Compile reports for preparation and publication of the Annual Irrigation Development Status Report to Parliament on the status and needs of the irrigation sector
Assess and analyse strategic partnerships and collaborations required for implementation of the sector strategy, including with MDACs
Explore new partnerships, linkages and collaboration opportunities with MDACs, development partners, institutions and other stakeholders
Prepare reports on partnerships and make appropriate recommendations
Provide input in bilateral relations and agreements for implementation
How to Apply
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