Deputy Director Agriculture (Agribusiness) at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/49/2023

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will be as follows: -

• Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate
• Handling technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues.
• Team building and setting performance targets and standards.
• Addressing stakeholders concerns and instituting operational accountability
• Cost effective researching to advance County Agriculture priorities
• Modernize and make extension services responsive to customer needs
• Update and rationalize technical training
• Maximize sustainable gains from crop development activities
• Device and apply strategies to maximize value of land and optimize its use for alternative purpose
• Enhance synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders
• Enhance gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders

Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have;

• Served in the position of Assistant Director Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years,
• 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 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 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated a high degree of administrative, technical and professional competence in work performance and results