DIRECTOR FOR CASH CROPS at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities
• Participates in the formulation of Government policies for marketing, distribution, utilization and production of cash crops (tea, coffee, cotton, pyrethrum, sisal )
• Collaborating with research institutions on development of cash crops technology
• Maintaining technical liaison with related industries, including collection of information and technology development
• Overseeing the development of model programmes for income generation to be made available for use in the field
• Provide technical guidance to other agricultural technical staff , directing field personnel in respect to cash crop production
• Providing quarterly reports to the office of the Governor in respect to cash crop status in the county
• Perform any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Governor

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree In Agricultural Related Field
• Master’s degree in the relevant field
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in the agricultural sector
• Must satisfy the requirement for chapter (6) six of the constitution

Core competencies

• Ability to portray and uphold a positive County/ National image
• Being a visionary, result oriented, strategic thinker.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Terms of Service- Contract 2 years renewable once
Salary as prescribed by SRC