DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An officer at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters and will be answerable to the Chief Officer; In addition, the Officer’s duties and responsibilities will involve implementation of the strategic plan and objectives of the Division; handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues;
Team building and setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the Chief Officer;
Addressing stakeholders concerns and instituting operational accountability; and incorporating new initiatives in to the Division schemes of work.
Cost effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
Modernize and make extension services responsive to customer needs;
Update and rationalize technical training;
Maximize sustainable gains from crop development activities;
Device and apply strategies to maximize value of land and optimize its use for alternative purposes;
Promote value addition to agricultural produce;
Enhance synergies between the Ministry and its State Corporations;
Enhance gainful cooperation between the sector and local/international stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
Served in the grade of Assistant Director Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private sector for at least three [3] years;
Bachelors of Sciences [BSc.] degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home
Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields is an added advantage; Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management,Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Certificate in Computer Application Skills from recognized institution
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Note: – 1. All applications should be submitted on or before Thursday 9th November, 2023 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-
The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE
Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:- All applicants submitting their applications through hand delivery should be on face masks and adhere to health protocols like keeping social distance and washing their hands.
Women and People Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
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