Openings at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, or any business-related field from a recognized institution and any other relevant qualifications.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Job Description

• Assist in direction and technical assistance on asset management.
• Assist in Coordinating with other departments on the formulation of best asset management policy.
• Assist in Issuance of guidelines on the best asset management systems and on asset accounting to all departments.
• Assist in Reviewing and updating existing asset management policy to ensure best practice in asset management.
• Continuously update the fixed asset register to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in Assessing and analyzing budgetary provision for assets in all departments to ensure timely replacement, repair and maintenance.
• Assist in Evaluating the asset management system for effective and real time identification and monitoring of assets.
• Ensure adequate insurance cover for all assets.
• Proper fixed asset accounting to comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Public Sector Accounting Service Board (PSASB) requirements.
• Assist in provision for asset acquisition and replacement

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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.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development course not less than 6 weeks
• Certificate in a senior management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Professional training in a relevant field such as extension and management, policy analysis, participatory project planning and management, crop protection, disaster preparedness and early warning for food security, market standard development, Land use and environmental management, agribusiness development, agricultural information
• Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director Agriculture/or Deputy Director Forestry and land use 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 coordination and overseeing general administration of crop production, processing, storage and marketing, promoting urban forestry and rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems, as well as linkage, networking and liaison of the section with stakeholders within and outside the County.
• Oversee the management and operations of county crop demonstration farms
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets for the directorate
• Advise the county government on issues relating to the crops and urban forestry legislations, policies and their conceived implications
• Implement performance contracting and management of crops and forestry section staff to enhance efficiency in resource utilization and effectiveness in service delivery
• Develop management strategies to ensure food and nutrition security while monitoring the implementation of specific safety net policies at county level
• Ensure effective and timely deployment of staff across the various departmental sections
• Monitor and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures
• Effectively coordinating of activities of the crops and urban forestry technical services in the County
• Developing linkages within the sector and with other relevant stakeholders and research institutions for crops and urban forestry development
• Facilitating the development of crops and urban forestry micro enterprises, value addition and business plans in the county
• Identifying impediments and constraints to implementation of crops and urban forestry policies and programmes and projects in the County
• Designing and implementing well prioritized and competitive programmes and projects for the County
• Setting long term goals for the development of crops and urban forestry in the County and mainstream Integrity Assurance in projects and programmes
• Taking an active role in the formulation, Review and implementation of County Specific Crops and urban forestry policies
• Implementing the national and county specific Crops and Urban forestry policies and legislation.
• Developing regulatory frameworks for county specific Crops and Urban forestry policies
• Representing government position in the agricultural boards, committees and institutions as provided by the law
• Coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of relevant Crops and urban Forestry information
• Promoting appropriate development and transfer of technologies for agro based industries
• Provide input into the budgeting process in the Crops Development and Forestry Section.

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Job Requirements

• Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Livestock Economics, or Development Economics from recognized institutions or their Equivalent. In addition, the qualification for this post must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the agricultural food production discipline.
• Have undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position within the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be visionary and strategic thinker
• Ability to interpret technical documents
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and such as, The Constitution of Kenya, The County Government Act 2012, Sustainable Development Goals, Milan Urban Food Policy Pact and National Food and Nutrition Security Policy
• Proficiency in computer software with certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution from a recognized institution,
• Leadership skills
• Communications kills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem solving skills

Job Description

• This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and implementing Nairobi City County food system and cross-sector programmes in the department, including food system appraisal, food security surveillance and monitoring and evaluation of cross-sector policies and programmes.
• Manages and supervises structured Nairobi City food system appraisal and food security surveillance
• Facilitate multi stakeholder dialogues, relationships and partnerships among public and private Food System actors and institutions.
• Promoting efforts to achieve the goal of sustainable city of Nairobi in the matter of food security through the sustainable urban food system;
• Manages and supervises technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various food system related studies, projects, and/or assessments and provides technical backstopping to field projects;
• Manages and supervises policy dialogue/exchange on the sustainability of Nairobi food system;
• Oversees the review process of cross-sector policies, legislation, strategies and incorporate feedback into a final draft;
• Facilitates the processes of departmental monitoring budgeting and performance contracting performance appraisal system
• Overseeing the planning of periodic food system appraisal and food security survey missions;
• Producing comprehensive report for actors and policy makers on the findings of food system appraisal and food security surveys.
• Developing work plans and budgets as well as the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning food system programmes in the sector.
• Providing a secretariat for county departments implementing functions impacting on the Nairobi City food system.
• Coordinating the development of cross-sectoral strategies and legislation
• Promoting knowledge sharing and best practices at meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations;
• Prepares the budget for the directorate.
• Ensure adherence to budgets that have been passed.
• Holder of Authority to Incur Expenses for the directorate.

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Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in any of the following Animal Science, Apiculture, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension , Agriculture or Animal Production, Range Management, Climate Change and Adaptation, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production Systems, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Food science and technology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any other equivalent and relevant from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution b) Certificate in senior management course (SMC) lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution c) Be a registered member of a recognised professional body
• Ten (10) years’ experience, three (3) years of which must be in a senior position within the Public Service.
• 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 coordinating and implementing livestock production programs and projects within the county.
• Coordinating the implementation of livestock and fisheries development policies in the County; b) Managing the department of livestock and fisheries human resource capacity development; c) Managing fiscal resources for the department, provision and improvement of administrative services; d) Supervising and Managing staff, programs and administrative functions for the department.
• Promoting collaboration of stakeholder’s participation in livestock and fisheries extension delivery;
• Coordinating livestock and fisheries extension research liaison and training programmes in the County;
• Coordinating implementation of work plans and budgets for livestock and fisheries;
• Ensuring compilation of periodic reports and preparation of performance contract  
• Providing technical guidance in all aspects of livestock and fisheries production and development;
• Coordinating livestock and fisheries technical forums, workshops and seminars;
• Facilitating the development of livestock and fisheries micro enterprises value addition and business plans in the county;
• Providing and improving administrative links between the county headquarters and the field services
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of livestock a fisheries projects and programmes.
• Liaising with research institutions and other agencies towards Livestock and fisheries development in the County.
• Overseeing implementation of Livestock and fisheries management measures
• Formulating, implementing and monitoring resource conservation intervention strategies
• Monitoring fish seed and feed production programmes
• Designing livestock and fish marketing strategies
• Promoting product value addition 
• Managing livestock and livestock data bank
• Preparing the budget for the section.
• Ensure adherence to budgets that have been passed
• Be an Authority to Incur Expenditure (A.I.E) holder.

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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.

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Job Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master of Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a university recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Registration and retention by the Kenya Veterinary Board • Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least 3 years’ experience in the position of Deputy Director of Veterinary Services or equivalent

Job Description

• This position is responsible for directing, coordinating and implementing veterinary services programs and projects within the county.
• Directing animal health, animal control and welfare, veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development services in the county;
• Coordinating the implementation of animal health, animal control and welfare, veterinary public health and leather development policies in the county;
• Managing the county directorate of veterinary services human resource capacity development;
• Managing fiscal resources for the directorate;
• Provision and improvement of administrative services;
• Supervising and managing staff, programs and administrative functions for the directorate
• Promoting and encouraging collaboration of stakeholders in animal health, animal control and welfare, veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development service delivery;
• Coordinating veterinary research liaison and training programmes in the county;
• Coordinating implementation of work plans and budgets for veterinary services in the directorate;
• Ensuring compilation as periodic reports and preparing of performance contract for directorate;
• Providing technical guidance in all aspects of animal health, animal control and welfare, veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development;
• Resourcing veterinary services technical forums, workshops and seminars; 
• Providing and improve administrative links between the county headquarters and the field services and disease reporting between county headquarters and the National Directorate of Veterinary Services as required by the World Organization for Animal Health standards; and
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of animal health, animal control, veterinary public health and leather development projects and programmes.
• Preparing the budget for the section.
• Ensure adherence to budgets that have been passed.

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Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental sciences, Forestry, agricultural engineering, irrigation or related field.
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme
• Demonstrate high degree of professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Must have served in the grade of Assistant Director forestry and Land use 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 regulating urban afforestation and reforestation and improving agricultural land productivity through developing, reviewing and monitoring the implementation of Forestry and Land use policies and standards in agricultural mechanization, agro -processing and land resources management
• Handling administrative, human resource and asset management issues
• Setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the Director
• Coordination of all agroforestry and agriculture land development programmes,
• Coordinating implementation and review of Urban Forestry and Agricultural Land use policies and strategies
• Liaise with relevant the stakeholders
• Providing technical guidance and backstopping on River Bank Protection, land use development, environmental management, soil and water management, water harvesting, agricultural mechanization and irrigation and drainage
• Coordinating tree growing and regulate tree cutting/ pruning
• Coordinating development of project proposals related to land use, environment, soil and water management, agricultural mechanization, irrigation and drainage in the county
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of Urban forestry and Land use programmes/projects.
• Promoting of adoption of climate change adaptation/Mitigation technologies.
• Participate in the budgeting process and expenditure control.
• Strategic: Prepares departmental strategic plan.
• Financial: Act as the Accounting Officer for the directorate. 
• Operational: Oversees the day to day management operations in the department.

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Job Requirements

• Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Livestock Economics, or Development Economics or their equivalent from recognized institutions. In addition, the qualification for this post must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the agricultural food production discipline.
• Should have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than (6) six weeks from a recognised institution
• Three (3) years of which must be in a senior management position within the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Proficiency in computer software with certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution from a recognized institution,
• Understand the diversity within the County
• Be visionary and strategic thinker
• Ability to interpret technical documents
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies such as The Constitution of Kenya, The County Government Act 2012, National Food Security and Nutrition Policy, Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem solving skills.

Job Description

• This position is responsible for deputizing the Director Food System and Sector Programmes in directing, coordinating and implementing Nairobi City County food system and cross-sector programmes in the department, including food system appraisal, food security surveillance and monitoring and evaluation of cross-sector policies and programmes.
• Deputizing the County Director Food System and Sector Programmes in;
• Managing and supervising structured Nairobi City food system appraisal and food security surveillance,
• Facilitating multi stakeholder dialogues, relationships and partnerships among public and private Food System actors and institutions,
• Promoting efforts to achieve the goal of sustainable city of Nairobi in the matter of food security through the sustainable urban food system;
• Managing and supervising technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various food system related studies, projects, and/or assessments and provides technical backstopping to field projects;
• Managing and supervising policy dialogue/exchange on the sustainability of Nairobi food system;
• Overseeing the review process of cross-sector policies, legislation, strategies and incorporate feedback into a final draft;
• Facilitating the processes of departmental monitoring budgeting and performance contracting system
• Deputizing the County Director Food System and Sector Programmes in;
• Overseeing the planning of periodic food system appraisal and food security survey missions;
• Producing comprehensive report for actors and policy makers on the findings of food system appraisal and food security surveys.
• Developing work plans and budgets as well as the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning food system programmes in the sector.
• Providing a secretariat for county departments implementing functions impacting on the Nairobi City food system.
• Coordinating the development of cross-sectoral strategies and legislation
• Promoting knowledge sharing and best practices on sustainable urban food system at meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations;
• Assists the Director Food System and Sector Programmes in budgeting process and expenditure control.

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Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Animal Science, Apiculture, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agriculture or Animal Production, Range Management, Climate Change and Adaptation, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production Systems from a recognized institution.
• Be a registered member with the Animal Production Society of Kenya or an equivalent professional body
• Ten (10) years’ experience, three (3) years of which must be in a senior position within the Public Service.

Job Description        

• This position is responsible for overall coordination of Livestock Programmes including responsibilities of the Sector Working Group, overall extension service direction and Monitoring and Evaluation of ongoing projects within the County
• Coordinating the implementation of livestock programmes and policies in the County;
• Monitoring staff performance at the Sub-County level through progressive evaluation of activity implementation
• Compiling sector performance reports
• Carrying out periodic Monitoring and Evaluation
• Implementing and promoting livestock production and general extension management;
• Implementing and coordinating animal production program and projects;
• Providing technical guidance on formulation, implementation monitoring of Livestock production policies;
• Providing technical advice to staff and stakeholders;
• Collaborating with research centers and disseminating research findings;
• Participating in development of work plan and budget; and
• Participating in performance management system in the department.
• Participating in development of public/private initiatives
• Preparation of technical information in Animal Production
• Participating in technical workshops and seminars
• Preparing the budget for the section.
• Ensure adherence to budgets that have been approved.
• Be an alternate Authority to Incur Expenditure (A.I.E) holder.

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Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Food science and technology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Aquaculture any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution. Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Food science and technology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences any other equivalent, Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.  b) Have shown merit in managing fisheries resources.
• Eight(8)yearsofworkingexperience,two(2)yearsinamanagerialpositioninarelevantfield.

Job Description

• This position is responsible for deputizing the Director of fisheries and in charge of a section in the Department. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing fisheries function in the county through development and implementation of fisheries policies and review of existing policies and strategies. 
• Spearhead the development of species specific management plans. b) Coordinating the implementation of the Fisheries function c) Participating in developing standard operating procedures for fish, fishery products and fish feeds d) Manage the fisheries data bank. e) Foster fisheries development and fishers and other stakeholders.
• Promoting sustainable development, management, utilization and conservation of the fresh water fisheries resources
• Coordinating the inspection of fish processing establishments, fish markets, fish shops, fish seed production and fish feed production centers to ensure conformance to set standards.
• Receiving and auctioning data/reports from Sub-county fisheries officers 
• Coordinating enforcement of fisheries management measures 
• Facilitating development of aquaculture extension approaches and methodologies.
• Promoting utilization of fisheries resources.
• Facilitating the provision of fisheries related infrastructure facilities.
• Coordination of fisheries extension services
• Coordinating and promoting recreational fisheries ecotourism and related activities.
• Promoting cooperation among fisheries stakeholders
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of Departmental projects and programmes
• Initiate and Implementing fisheries policies, programmes and strategies
• Coordinating capacity building on fish handling
• Facilitating development of aquaculture extension approaches and methodologies
• Compiling annual, quarterly and monthly reports on fisheries activities
• Assisting to develop and monitor the operational work plan and related department budgets to ensure that costs are maintained within approved budgets.
• Strategic – Deputizing the director in developing and aligning decisions to policies
• Financial - Deputizing the director in resource control and planning
• Analytical – Deputizing director in analytical decision making
• Operational – overseeing the running of the fisheries function.

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Job Requirements

• Masters of Science in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master of Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
• Registration and retention by Kenya Veterinary Board(KVB)
• Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing Veterinary Services.
• Should have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Veterinary Services or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Job Description

• This position is responsible for deputizing the Director of Veterinary Services in coordinating and overseeing the provision of animal health, and animal control and welfare matters in the county.
• Coordinating implementation of animal health, and animal control and welfare activities as deputy to County Director.
• Participating in developing disease control strategies that ensure reduced incidences of animal and zoonotic disease outbreaks and eventually create disease-free zones.
• Supervises and appraises staff that falls under the job-holder
• Deputizing the County Director in;
• Receiving and auctioning data/reports from sub-county veterinary officers
• Coordinating all animal health, and animal control and welfare activities in the county
• Procuring and distributing veterinary vaccines and drugs allocated for animal health, and animal control and welfare in the county
• Ensuring timely response to disease and vector outbreaks by enforcing appropriate control measures.
• Coordinating programs on the control of animal health, and animal control and welfare.
• Compiling annual, quarterly and monthly reports on animal health, and animal control and welfare activities
• Planning vaccination and other control activities and other measures for control of animal and zoonotic diseases.
• Deputizing the County Director in managing and controlling all finances allocated for veterinary services in the county.

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Job Requirements

• Masters of Science in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Livestock Economics, Forensic Science, Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Clinical Studies, Veterinary Public Health, Livestock Production Systems, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Fish Science, Apiary Science, Master of Public Health, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Microbiology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Animal Production or Aquatic Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
• Registration and retention by Kenya Veterinary Board(KVB)
• Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing Veterinary Services.
• Should have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Veterinary Services or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Job Description

• This position is responsible for deputizing the Director of Veterinary Services in coordinating and overseeing the provision of veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development matters in the county.
• Coordinating implementation of veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development matters as deputy to County Director.
• Participating in developing food and feed safety strategies that ensure reduced incidences of human sickness
• Supervises and appraises staff that falls under the jobholder
• Deputizing the County Director in;
• Receiving and auctioning data/reports from sub-county veterinary officers
• Coordinating all of veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development matters activities in the county
• Procuring and distributing veterinary medicines allocated for veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development in the county
• Ensuring timely response to public health incidents of veterinary concern and enforcing appropriate control measures.
• Coordinating programs on the control of veterinary public health and for hides, skins and leather development.
• Compiling annual, quarterly and monthly reports on of veterinary public health and hides, skins and leather development activities.
• Planning surveillance and monitoring activities and other measures for control of public health hazards of veterinary concern.
• Deputizing the County Director in managing and controlling all finances allocated for veterinary services in the county.

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Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Certified public accountant of Kenya CPA(K)
• Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) and in good standing
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Job Description

• Provide leadership, technical advice and assistance in budgeting formulation analysis, review and control process.
• Coordinate with other departments on the formulation of best Resource mobilization policies.
• Conducting resource mobilization in development of funding proposals.
• Developing and implementing the county’s Resource Mobilization strategies.
• Design and facilitate resource mobilization to support county business
• Assist in Resource Mobilization budget to ensure the funds are properly expended to meet the departmental objectives in an accountable manner;
• Accurate and timely generation of Financial Reports and preparation of special reports as required by management, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Ensure timely budget preparation and compliance with approved budgets and timely reporting of the departments’ performance as well as cash flow management
• Monitor and measure the performance results to track the milestones achieved against set targets and gauge the effectiveness of strategies deployed.
• Assist in preparation of departmental budget and mobilization of resources and revenues.