Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: TUR/CPSB/034/2022/2023; DIRECTOR AGRICULTURE, JOB GROUP “R”, POSITION: ONE (1)
• Director Agriculture will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to Agriculture in the County.

Duties and responsibilities
• Coordination of the implementation of agricultural development policies programmes and projects within the County;
• Coordination of the agricultural extension services, research liaison, agricultural education, training programmes and other cross -cutting issues in the County;
• Coordination of the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets in the agriculture Sub-sector.
• Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels;
• Provision and improvement of administrative links between the County and the field services;
• Management of resources in the Agriculture Sub-sector
• Participation in monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes within the County;
• Promotion of collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery;
• Participation in field days, exhibitions and shows/trade fairs;
• Preparation and implement of performance contract for the Agriculture Sub-sector;
• Oversee the operations of Farmers & Staff Training institutions;
• Represent government position in the agricultural boards, committees and institutions as provided by the law
• Identify impediments and constraints to implementation of policies and programmes and projects in the county
• Develop and enact bills and regulatory frameworks for county specific policies
• Develop linkages within the agricultural sector and with other relevant stakeholders including National and regional organizations for Agricultural development
• Mainstreaming Integrity Assurance in projects and programmes;
• Appraising staff;
• Coordination and compilation of periodic reports;

Requirement for appointment
For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Agriculture for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environment Environmental Engineering,
• Environmental and Bio-System Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following discipline: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environment Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-System Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Registered as engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB);
• Membership with the institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the irrigation function.
• Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR

Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 7th July, 2023 by 5.00pm (East African Time).

Important information to all candidates;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• Note that it is a criminal offense to submit fake/forged documents

N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply



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