Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
County Director Of Agriculture (1 POST)
REF/MCPSB/360/2022

Duties and responsibilities:
1. Coordination of the implementation of agricultural development policies programmes and projects within the County;
2. Coordination of the agricultural extension services, research liaison, agricultural education, training programmes and other cross – cutting issues in the County;
3. Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels;
4. Provision and improvement of administrative links between the County Department and field services;
5. Management of resources in the County Department;
6. Capacity building and backstopping;
7. Participation in monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes within the County;
8. Coordination of the preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets in the County;
9. Promotion of collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery;
10. Coordination of field days, exhibitions and shows/trade fairs;
11. Preparation and implementation of performance contract for the directorate;
12. Oversee the operations of ATCs and AMS;
13. Mainstreaming Integrity Assurance in projects and programmes;
14. Appraising staff; and
15. Coordination of compilation of periodic reports

Requirements for appointment
1. Must be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
3. Have Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Have Master’s Degree is in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
5. Have attended Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP).
6. Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of National goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are advised to use PSC 2 application form (from PSC or MCPSB website) and attach the necessary documents. All applications should be submitted in a sealed A4 envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
Migori County Public Service Board
P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna
1. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Nyamome along Namba – Masara road adjacent to Nyamome SDA church.
2. All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Thursday 31st March, 2022 at 5:00pm.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
4. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearances:
• Tax compliance certificate from KRA
• Clearance certificate from HELB
• Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
NB:
• Women, People Living with Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
MIGORI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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