Manager Agribusiness at Kerio Valley Development Authority

Ref: KVDA/HRM/10/2
Grade: D4
Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Purpose

Development and implementation of Agribusiness strategies for sustainable Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries for value addition and Technology Transfer.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this grade among others will entail:-

1. Overseeing the interpretation of applicable agriculture policies and Acts.
2. Developing and implementing agricultural strategies and action plans to enhance food security agenda.
3. Organizing implementation of agricultural activities.
4. Supervising performance management and legal compliance.
5. Advising and providing guidance on all matters in agriculture and livestock production.
6. Establishing new linkages and collaborations with related institutions.
7. Providing leadership for optimal utilization and commercialization of all Authority farms/Agro based centres for sustainable development.
8. Providing innovative agricultural solutions to enhance production.
9. Planning and overseeing preparation of budgets, work plans, procurement plans for all agricultural projects.
10. Overseeing the supervision of staff development and performance appraisal in the division.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidate must have:

• A Degree in Agriculture / Agribusiness / Horticulture or any other related field
• Master’s degree in Agriculture / Livestock production / Horticulture or any relevant field
• A membership to professional body
• Have 8 years’ work experience in relevant field with at least 3 years in the position of Senior Agribusiness Officer or equivalent.