Career Opportunities at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in any of the following; Agriculture and Rural Development, Sustainable Waste Management (Organic), Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Extension and Education or Community Development, Agri Business, Food Science and Technology, Food Systems and Food Security related disciplines from a recognised institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution
•  Skills in Data collection and use of tools such as ODK and Kobo Collect will be an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

Entry level

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills 
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem-solving skills
• Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya leadership and integrity

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for day-to-day work in the field; implementing and coordinating the Nairobi urban food system programmes and projects.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Support food systems planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Facilitate digital data collection, mapping, and market linkages.
• Assist in food safety and post-harvest activities.
• Train communities on food loss reduction, value addition, and safe food handling
• Facilitate implementation of the Nairobi Food System Strategy and other Food Policies

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Job Requirement

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Agriculture and Rural Development, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Extension and Education or Community Development, Agri Business, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems and Food Security related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Computer applications, research and statistical analysis proficiency will be an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

N/A

Previous relevant work experience required.

Entry level

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for planning, execution, analyses and reporting on the Nairobi urban food system, food security surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of sector policies and programmes.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Undertaking food system planning, appraisals and food security surveillance missions;
• Data analysis from food system appraisals and food security surveillance missions and reporting;
• Information and communication technological support for food system appraisal and food security surveillance missions;
• Facilitate implementation of the Nairobi Food System Strategy and other Food Policies;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Food System programmes and projects;
• Document and disseminate lessons learned and good practices on food system; and
• Preparation of periodic reports