Tana River County is one of the forty seven (47) counties in the Republic of Kenya. The County takes its name from River Tana which is the longest river in Kenya. It is a County in the former Coast Province, Kenya with an area of 35,375.8 square kilometers (13,658.7 sq mi) and a population of 262,684 according to the 2012 census.
TRCPSB/V/NO. 019/2025: DIRECTOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT, J/G ‘R’ (1 POST)
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract
Job Description
- Coordinating the formulation of disaster management policies, strategies, guidelines, standards, statutes and institutional framework;
- Initiating and coordinating research in disaster management and dissemination of findings to the stakeholders in the county;
- Providing advice on the development of operational standards and guidelines in disaster risk reduction and preparedness;
- Overseeing the management and distribution of relief food, non-food items and acting on tax exemption applications for disaster response goods and services;
- Coordinating psychosocial support, conflict resolution and peace building;
- Spearheading the resettlement, construction and rehabilitation of destroyed homes and social amenities;
- Initiating and overseeing the provision of non-food items and startup capital;
- Coordinating resource mobilization for relief and recovery, relief operations, disaster recovery and rehabilitation programmes;
- Overseeing disaster early recovery operations for response, relief and recovery;
- Monitoring, evaluating and approving reports on all disaster occurrences;
- Facilitating training, advocacy and education in disaster management;
- Overseeing the development of sustainable solutions and recovery programmes for IDPs; coordinating the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan;
- Ensuring the development and review of departmental annual work plans and budgets; managing departmental performance;
- Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; overseeing management of departmental assets and finances;
- Managing and developing departmental staff;
- Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and policy guidance for all special programmes;
- Formulate and oversee the implementation of county policies on disaster management, relief, social welfare, and civic engagement;
- Coordinate inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration on emergency response and resilience;
- Mobilize resources, develop partnerships, and represent the County in national and international forums; and
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programme outcomes.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Disaster Management or its equivalent for a minimum period of not less than three (3) years;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Disaster Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, Disaster Management and Sustainable Development, Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Geography, Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science/ Government, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Disaster Management, Disaster Management and Sustainable Development, Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Geography, Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer application skills; and
- Proven leadership, policy formulation, and communication skills.
Method of Application
Meet the Qualifications? Apply now at www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic & professional certificates and other relevant testimonials, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and a letter of application addressed to: and a letter of application addressed to:
The Board Secretary / C.E.O.
Tana River County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA
NB: Kindly NOTE that this application is purely ONLINE. Therefore, no physical application shall be accepted whatsoever.