County Director Of Agriculture  (1 POST) at Migori County Public Service Board

REF/MCPSB/360/2022

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Coordination of the implementation of agricultural development policies programmes and projects within the County;
2. Coordination of the agricultural extension services, research liaison, agricultural education, training programmes and other cross – cutting issues in the County;
3. Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels;
4. Provision and improvement of administrative links between the County Department and field services;
5. Management of resources in the County Department;
6. Capacity building and backstopping;
7. Participation in monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes within the County;
8. Coordination of the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets in the County;
9. Promotion of collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery;
10. Coordination of field days, exhibitions and shows/trade fairs;
11. Preparation and implementation of performance contract for the directorate;
12. Oversee the operations of ATCs and AMS;
13. Mainstreaming  Integrity Assurance in projects and programmes;
14. Appraising staff; and
15. Coordination of compilation of periodic reports

Requirements for appointment

1. Must be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
3. Have Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Have Master’s Degree is in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
5. Have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP).
6. Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management.