Busia County Director Agribusiness Jobs in Kenya

Busia County Director Agribusiness Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be the head of a Directorate in the County and is answerable to the Chief Officer and will be responsible for all Technical and administrative issues of the Directorate. Duties will be as follows:
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Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate: – handling
technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues,

Promoting bilateral agricultural relations and cooperation,

Team building and setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the County
Executive Committee Member and the Chief Officer,

Addressing stakeholder concerns and instituting operational accountability,

Cost effective research to advance County Agriculture priorities,

Modernizing and making extension services responsive to customer needs,

Updating and rationalizing technical training,

Maximizing sustainable gains from crop development activities,

Devising and applying strategies to maximize value of land and optimize its use for alternative
purpose

Enhancing synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders

Enhancing gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders

Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer must have;

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Served in the position of Deputy Director of Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service or any recognized entity for a minimum period of three (3) years
or five (5) years in the private sector

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Food Science, Home Economics,
Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent management training from a recognized institution.

Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution,

Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Demonstrated a high degree of high capability, technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

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