Assistant Director Special Programs Job Tana River CPSB

Director Jobs. County Government of Tana River Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Assisting the Director in planning, coordinating, and supervising all special programmes
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of county disaster risk management (DRM) policies, plans, and strategies;
• Ensuring alignment with national disaster management frameworks, such as those from the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA);
• Participating in the development of county contingency and emergency plans, including risk assessments and hazard mapping;
• Participating in disaster mitigation and recovery activities;
• Providing technical support in the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into county development planning and budgeting;
• Overseeing implementation of projects and ensuring compliance with established policies
• Coordinating preparation of work plans, budgets, and reports;
• Maintaining and analyzing disaster data, documenting best practices, and preparing periodic reports and early warning updates to inform decision-making and enhance disaster preparedness and response;
• Supervising programme officers and providing technical guidance
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and community sensitization activities; and
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Disaster Management Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years, or its equivalent;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, or a related field;
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, or a related field is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Excellent coordination and supervisory skills; and
• Demonstrated competence and integrity in previous assignments.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal: 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:

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.
• Applications should be received on or before 14th November, 2025 at 12:00am.
• Applicants MUST submit copies of the following valid clearance certificates should they be successful after interviews: Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher Education Loans
• Board; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct); and Credit Reference Bureau.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contact