Careers at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinating the establishment, development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the provision of financial services in AFA;
• Overseeing the preparation of budget proposals and cash flow projection;
• Advising management on all policies and strategies relating to finance and accounting;
• Providing technical support and guidance to Directorates and Departments in the budget making process;
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of periodic financial reports;
• Monitoring and managing the commitments and expenditures within available budgetary provisions;
• Coordinating the preparation of budget estimates and undertaking budgetary controls;
• Overseeing the development of budget utilization reports;
• Managing accounts payables and receivables;
• Cash flow management;
• Developing, implementing and ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures;
• Undertaking financial/ accounting management;
• Overseeing the maintenance of assets register;
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory obligations;
• Coordinating financial audits and ensuring implementation of financial recommendations;
• Coordinating billing and revenue collection;
• Coordinating treasury and investment management of the Authority; and
• Supervision and performance appraisal of staff in the department.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience with a relevant organization, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce
• (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized university;
• CPA (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of the Authority’s legal policies, strategies, procedures and plans;
• Providing legal advisory services to AFA to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulatory requirements;
• Coordinating the drafting, reviewing and vetting of legal instruments and advising management and the Board;
• Carrying out regular legal audits in the Authority to ensure compliance;
• Coordinating representation of the Authority in court matters and managing litigation on behalf of the Authority;
• Identifying and monitoring areas of risk in Legal compliance within the
• Authority and recommending precautionary measures to avoid noncompliance;
• Coordinating identification of legal and compliance risks and advising on risk mitigation;
• Researching, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations and advising management and the Board accordingly;
• Drafting and reviewing legal pleadings, attending court and quasi- judicial tribunals, compiling documentary evidence, coordinating witness preparation, receiving court pleadings, instructing external legal counsel and monitoring the progress;
• Coordinating Board secretariat services;
• Preparing reports on use of the AFA Seal;
• Preparing and monitoring the Department’s budgets and expenditures;
• Ensuring evidence, witnesses and statements on all cases filed against the Authority are provided on time;
• Coordinating governance and legal audits and preparation of reports; and
• Managing the Divisions legal registry including updating legal documentation, regulations, ordinances, policy manuals to ensure compliance.

Person Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, candidate must have:
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience with a relevant organization, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or such similar qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, plans, programmes, procedures and frameworks on corporate communication;
• Managing stakeholder relations and linkages through stakeholder engagement forums, and customer care;
• Coordinating the preparation of advisory for management on policies and strategies for promoting service visibility and corporate image;
• Monitoring the media on matters affecting the Authority and the sector and advising management appropriately;
• Coordinating official communication with the media, coverage of Authority’s events and activities, and maintaining an audio-vision library for organizational events;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy, Programmes and activities to enhance visibility of the Authority;
• Coordinating participation in public functions and corporate events of the Authority;
• Coordinating service delivery and complaints management systems for the Authority in line with prevailing guidelines;
• Advising and supporting Directorates and Departments on the implementation of communication programs
• Overseeing the preparation of newsletters, speeches, publications, handbooks, brochures, annual reports, calendars and other materials;
• Approving updates to the Authority’s website and digital platforms, facilitating interdepartmental communications and managing external communications;
• Overseeing the development of suitable communication strategies to mitigate prevailing crisis;
• Convening and chairing public relations and media related meetings;
• Coordinating content creation such as editing and approving blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels;
• Leveraging on social media by creating, managing and growing the Authority’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties;
• Coordinating the development of networks with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
• Coordinating the establishment and implementation of mechanisms for obtaining customer feedback;
• Coordinating the development of an effective customer service system and a customer service charter; and
• Providing technical advice in matters pertaining to corporate communication in the Authority.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• A minimum period of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience with a relevant organization and at least three (3) years in a management role;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.