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Senior Assistant Director Of Agriculture

County Government of Elgeyo MarakwetElgeyo Marakwet, Kenya

30+ days ago

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Job title : Senior Assistant Director Of Agriculture

Job Location : Elgeyo Marakwet Deadline : April 08, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Duties and Responsibilities :

Developing, implementing and evaluating the unit strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders; planning and supervision of the unit's programs and activities; organizing, directing and coordinating the functions of the unit; interpreting and applying national and county laws and other related statutes in the unit in line with county goals and objectives; developing appropriate county unit / departmental policies, legal and international frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the unit; handling administrative, human resources and assets management issues; Member to various relevant Boards and Committees operating at County levels; provision and improvement of administrative links between the county headquarters and the field services; coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of unit information; providing advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development; coordination of the preparation of work plans and budgets; ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures; promoting collaboration of stakeholder participation in extension delivery in the county; preparing and implementing performance contract for the county; overseeing the operations of ATC, mainstreaming Integrity Assurance in projects and programs; appraising staff and Coordination of compilation of periodic reports.

Specify Job Qualification below :

For appointment to this grade an officer MUST have :

Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Agricultural, or in a comparable and relevant position in the County Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. Bachelors of science in any of the following fields : Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. A Master's Degree in any of the following fields : Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

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Director Agriculture • Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya