Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Secretary, Mines Jobs in Kenya
For Appointment to this Grade, An Officer Must Have:
Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Deputy Director/Senior Principal Superintending Inspector of Mines, CSG 6 and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Mining Engineering, Minerals Processing Engineering, or Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mining Engineering, Minerals
Processing Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering or relevant degree to mining/minerals regulation function from a recognized University in Kenya;
Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective supervision, planning, direction, control and coordination of the mines and commercial explosives function,
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national development goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them into the mines functions;
A thorough understanding of the global, regional and national developmental goals, policies and programs and the ability to relate them to the Ministry’s mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –
Formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, guidelines, standards, frameworks and regulations pertaining to mining including mines and explosives licensing services, compliance and enforcement, artisanal mining and
value addition functions;
Providing technical expertise to the Government in formulating, articulating and
implementing Government policy priorities and agenda;
Providing strategic oversight and direction in policy development, management and administration in mining, compliance, and enforcement;
Supervision on collection and management of mining related revenues, i.e., mineral royalties, ground rents and others;
Oversight over the implementation of the Mining Act 2016;
Oversight over the implementation of the Explosives Act Cap 115;
Oversight over the coordination and operations of Regional Mining Offices and operations;
Supervision of mineral rights licensing and formalization of artisanal mining;
Promotion of business process re-engineering in service delivery;
Fostering an innovative and supportive management style;
Co-ordination of performance management and monitoring;
Mobilizing resources from non-state actors including development partners to support mining programs and projects;
Collaborating and engaging relevant stakeholders to promote mining core business, development projects and plans;
Building capacity for staff through training and mentorship;
Ensuring prudent utilization of resources through sound strategies; and
Promotion of the Kenyan mining industry through coordination of local and international trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Secretary, Mines Jobs in Kenya
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