Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Pursuant to County Government Act section 59 (1) (a) and (b) and the constitution of Kenya 2010, the County Public Service Board of Marsabit wishes to recruit competent and qualified citizens to fill the following vacant positions in the under listed County departments.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES
CPSBM 36/ALF/27/01/2021: Agricultural Economist (Job Group K) – 1 post
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable .

Duties and responsibilities of Agriculture Economist
• Agriculture sector data collection and analysis including inputs data, production data, agro-processing activities and market data
• Using plausible socio-economic tools to analyze and give conclusive evidence to advice Department on investment and development opportunity to the department
• Prepare periodic reports and findings to support investment decisions and inform policy
• Advice the management on resource mobilization strategies and allocation
• Develop Department data base for reference by the department and sector players including investors
• Participate in formulation of investment policies and policy interventions in addressing challenges in agriculture sector
• Participate financial projections and capital requirements estimate for projects
• Participate in developing instruments for guiding modernization and commercialization of agriculture sector e.g Agri-based Business Plans
• Support in development and rolling out of vibrant Monitoring and Evaluation System
• Any other assignment as be decided by accounting officer

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements for Appointment
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness from a reputable university.
• A degree in Agriculture or Natural Resource Management related field and in addition a post graduate Diploma in Agribusiness or Agriculture economics from reputable institutions of higher learning.
• A Diploma holder in Agriculture Economist or Agribusiness from a reputable institution and having proven experience in the field of agribusiness in public organization.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae (CV), Copies of academic and professional certificates/Qualifications, Copy of National ID card and duly filled CPSBM Employment form (Downloadable from Board’s Website) in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board of Marsabit
P.O. Box 110 – 60500
MARSABIT
All applicants should seek clearance and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below:
i. Kenya Revenue authority (Tax compliance certificate)
ii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
iii. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of good conduct)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
All the applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, on or before close of business Wednesday 17th February 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification, it is an offence to produce and /or present fake certificates/documents.
Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other marginalized/Minorities who meet the requirement of the advertised posts are encouraged to apply.
‘The County Government of Marsabit is an equal opportunity employer’

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