Deputy Director Crops Development at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Home Economics, Crop production, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agri-business, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Extension & Education, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development course not less than 6 weeks
• Certificate in Senior management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate high degree of professional competence as reflected in work performance and results Minimum level.
• Must have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years.
• Leadership skills Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Negotiation skills, Ability to build and lead cohesive teams and Problem solving skills.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Job Description

• This position is responsible for enhancing crops productivity in the county through adoption of Innovative competitive and sustainable farming methods that leads to improved harmonized food security, income generation and job creation.
• Handling administrative, human resource and asset management issues
• Setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the Director
• Direct interventions in the crops value chains which connect farmers and input suppliers and markets
• Overseeing efforts that lead to improved linkages between small farmers, civil society organizations, financial institutions, government and private sector
• Maintain relationships with relevant government line departments, research institutions, private sector to
• Coordinating the adoption of new products or approaches in crops development and marketing
• Overseeing the development and dissemination of crop development programmes in the county
• Leading capacity building activities in crops and backstopping on crop management and development in the county
• Devising and applying strategies to maximize value of land and optimize it’s  use for alternative crop development purposes
• Participating in monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management of crops programmes in the county
• Collating, analyzing, storing and disseminating crop production information
• Promoting the adoption of emerging crops technologies, compliance to standards in crop production and value addition to crops produce
• Assessing food requirement deficit’s, post-harvest losses, crop production trends and Farm inputs deficit’s
• Preparing and implementing work plans and budgets and Compiling sectional reports
• Participating in field days, exhibitions and shows.
• Participating in budgeting process and expenditure control,
• Strategic: Prepares departmental strategic plan
• Financial: Act as the Accounting Officer for the ministry
• Operational: Oversees the day to day management operations in the section.