Principal Agricultural Officer at County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Compiling field reports, organizing and facilitating training programs in liaison with relevant institutions and agencies to provide and maintain data for effective decision making; overseeing the implementation of agricultural policies, strategies, projects and programs at County level and Sub- County; harmonization of extension approaches and methodologies of various project/programs in liaison with all stakeholders in the County and sub- county; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees in the County and Sub- County; organizing and Managing of resources in the County and Sub- County; overseeing operations of the ATCs in the County and Sub-County; coordinating preparation of work plans and budgets; promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of services; participating in field days, exhibition and shows; promoting collaboration in the implementation of projects and programs; preparing and implementing of performance contract for the County and sub-county; Staff appraisal; and Coordination of preparation of periodic reports.

Specify Job Qualification below:  

 For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have: i

• Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural Officer, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. Bachelors of science in any of the following fields: Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.