Agriculture Secretary at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Kshs.152,060 – Ksh.302,980 p.m.

Responsibilities for the Agriculture Secretary Job

• An officer at this level will be the head of Agriculture Technical Departments and the chief advisor to the Principal Secretary on issues relating to the Agriculture Act and related statutes.

• Specific duties and responsibilities include: formulation, reviews and implementation of Agricultural Policies and programmes; developing linkages within the agricultural sector and related activities; identify impediments and constraints to the implementation of policies and programmes; and

• Securing and managing financial support for agricultural development plans;

• Designing and implementing prioritized and competitive agricultural programmes and projects.

Qualifications for the Agriculture Secretary Job

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Director of Agriculture, Job Group ‘S’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

• A Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; attended a strategic leadership course in a recognized institution; demonstrated ability to articulate the vision of the agricultural sector and cultivate

• Working relationships and sustainable development with stakeholders; and

• demonstrated knowledge in global, regional and emerging policy issues in agriculture, trade and industry.