Vacancy title:
Deputy Director of Agriculture
Jobs at:
County Government of KakamegaDeadline of this Job:
16 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• An Officer at this level will be answerable to the Director of Agriculture to coordinate All Agricultural services in the directorate. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Deputize the Director of Agriculture;
• Coordinate training programs for the staff in liaison with other stakeholders;
• Undertake target setting and performance standards for the Directorate;
• Participate in managing information related to agricultural sector within the County;
• Promote research and innovation in agriculture sector, carry out monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects; and
• Ensure sustainable and sufficient production of food and promotion of private sector participation in agricultural development.
Requirements for Appointment: -
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
• Have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Agriculture, Job Group CPSB 05/‘P’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following; - Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Agriculture
• Extension, Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness or any other
• relevant or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness or any other relevant or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form. 2. ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: - The Officer’s Payroll Number;
• Date of first appointment;
• Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
• Substantive designation and Job Group.
• During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of
• appointment/promotion to the current grade.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with
• Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• KCPSB INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL POSITIONS IN THE COUNTY PUBLIC SEVICE - AUGUST, 2022
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• How To Apply
• All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 16th August, 2022 at 11.59 P.M. N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
• Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false
• information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified. PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are; email address
• cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and phone number 0713852573 ONLY
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