County Director Of Agriculture Job, Agricultural Jobs Kenya 2022,


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REF/MCPSB/360/2022


Duties and responsibilities:



  • Coordination of the implementation of agricultural development policies programmes and projects within the County;

  • Coordination of the agricultural extension services, research liaison, agricultural education, training programmes and other cross – cutting issues in the County;

  • Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels;

  • Provision and improvement of administrative links between the County Department and field services;

  • Management of resources in the County Department;

  • Capacity building and backstopping;

  • Participation in monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes within the County;

  • Coordination of the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets in the County;

  • Promotion of collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery;

  • Coordination of field days, exhibitions and shows/trade fairs;

  • Preparation and implementation of performance contract for the directorate;

  • Oversee the operations of ATCs and AMS;

  • Mainstreaming  Integrity Assurance in projects and programmes;

  • Appraising staff; and

  • Coordination of compilation of periodic reports


Requirements for appointment



  • Must be a Kenyan Citizen

  • Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;

  • Have Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • Have a Master’s Degree is in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • Have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP).

  • Have demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to proper management.



How To Apply



Applicants are advised to use PSC 2 application form (from PSC or MCPSB website) and attach the necessary documents. All applications should be submitted in a sealed A4 envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for the position applied for and addressed to:


The Secretary/CEO


Migori County Public Service Board


P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna



  • Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Nyamome along Namba – Masara road adjacent to Nyamome SDA church.

  • All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Thursday 31st March, 2022 at 5:00pm.

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

  • For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearances:

  • Tax compliance certificate from KRA

  • Clearance certificate from HELB

  • Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)

  • Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department


NB:



  • Women, People Living with Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply;

  • Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;

  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.


MIGORI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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