County Government of Kirinyaga Principal – Agricultural Technical Training Centre (Kamweti) Jobs in Kenya
Duties & Responsibilities Provide overall leadership, management, and administration of the KATVET Centre in line with the KATVET Act and County policies
Coordinate the design, implementation, and review of agricultural technical and vocational training curricula aligned to county and national priorities
Oversee capacity building programs for youth, farmers, and value chain actors, including incubation and apprenticeship initiatives
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with public institutions, private sector actors, and development partners for technology transfer and agribusiness development
Ensure prudent management of financial, human, and physical resources in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and other statutory requirements
Supervise the development of annual work plans, budgets, performance contracts, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the Centre
Promote innovation, research, and adoption of climate-smart agriculture, mechanization, and value chain development
Ensure quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement of training programs in compliance with TVET standards
Facilitate effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting on institutional performance
Serve as the accounting officer of the KATVET Centre
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education or BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management with a Diploma/Pedagogy in Education
Master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage
Registration with TVETA
Training in Leadership/Management will be an
added advantage
Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution
At least 10 years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management/leadership position in an agricultural training, TVET, or equivalent institution
Functional Skills and Competencies
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, policy implementation, and institutional management
Strong knowledge of agricultural value chains, vocational training, and climate-smart agricultural practices
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in ICT for training and management
Integrity Requirements
Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, including clearance from relevant bodies (EACC, DCI, HELB, KRA, CRB)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Kirinyaga Principal – Agricultural Technical Training Centre (Kamweti) Jobs in Kenya
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