Career Opportunities at Pest Control Products Board

Responsibilities

• Identifying, designing and implementing training programs based on identified needs;
• Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database;
• Preparation of training projections and plans;
• Administering the payroll system;
• Reconciliation of staff complement and establishment;
• Preparing and compiling staff deductions done outside the payroll;
• Drafting disciplinary and summarizing letters and cases;
• Supervising the update of the human resource database in Board;
• Drawing a plan for the annual performance target setting in Board for review by management;
• Drawing a plan for the annual performance appraisal process within Board review by management;
• Preparing and submitting all statutory deductions; and
• Processing pension claims.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Social science or equivalent with post graduate diploma in Human Resource management, qualification from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualifications;
• Diploma in Human resource management;
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management and in good standing;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer application skills;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Planning skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player; and
• Integrity

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Job Specification

This is the entry position for this cadre. The officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating technical/scientific information for registration;
• Implementing guidelines and procedures for registration;
• Preparing draft assessment reports on pesticide registration;
• Monitoring physical chemical trials for registration;
• Carrying out completeness checks on technical dossiers;
• Preparing physical chemical trial permits;
• Assessing and recommending for approval pesticide labels;
• Packaging and advertisement; and
• Verifying imports/exports;

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Horticulture, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications skills;
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Planning skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player.

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Responsibilities

• Overseeing and facilitating resource management and administration procedures and documentation;
• Organizing and facilitating meetings, conferences, and other special events; coordinates and meetings;
• Providing and overseeing of staff to the office;
• Serving as the primary point on administrative contact and liaison with other offices on operations;
• Coordinating and controlling fleet Management;
• Supervising registry operations on adherence with the National Archives and documentation Act;
• Implementing the maintenance of Board’s Assets;
• Supervising the work of staff;
• Maintaining conducive work environment by implementing the work environment report recommendation;
• Preparing reports and memo’s for the head of department; and
• Coordinating issues of staff welfare;
• Processing staff travel clearance and other insurances related to staff

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Business Management/Administration, Office Management, or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and skills

• Planning skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player;

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Job and Person Specification

This will be the entry grade for Analytical Officers. The officer will work under the supervision of a more experienced officer.

Responsibilities

• Sampling of chemical pest control products and biopesticides from agrovets, and factories, and water, soil and other related items;
• Receiving incoming pesticides samples from the agrochemical industry; undertaking sample preparations;
• Implementing standard operating procedures and good laboratory practices; drafting certificates of analysis;
• Undertaking routine laboratory analysis in consultation with senior officers; maintenance of equipment;
• Keeping of laboratory records and stocks; updating analytical databases; and specific technical assignments under the supervision of a more experienced officer.
• Sampling of chemical pest control products and biopesticides from agrovets, and factories, and water, soil and other related items;
• Receiving incoming pesticides samples from the agrochemical industry; undertaking sample preparations;
• Implementing standard operating procedures and good laboratory practices; performing basic laboratory analysis;
• Drafting certificates of analysis; and
• Specific technical assignments under the supervision of a more experienced officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Planning skills;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player

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Job and Person Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate employees. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for goods, works and services as per the procurement law;
• Raising purchase orders for goods and services for approval;
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
• Maintaining and updating a list of prequalified suppliers;
• Assisting in undertaking market surveys
• Ensuring safe custody of all procurements records;
• Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores usage;
• Inventory and stock control;
• Opening, evaluation and recommending awarding of tenders;
• Following up payment of suppliers of goods and services;
• Coordinating disposal of stores and equipment; and
• Conducting procurement market survey to ensure the Board obtains value for money.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supplies Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills