Duties & Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters and will be answerable to the Chief Officer; In addition, the Officer’s duties and responsibilities will involve

• implementation of the strategic plan and objectives of the Division;
• handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary, and assets management issues;
• team building and setting performance targets and standards in consultation with the Chief Officer;
• addressing stakeholders’ concerns and instituting operational accountability; and incorporating new
• initiatives in the Division schemes of work.
• effective research to advance national and sectoral priorities;
• modernize and make extension services responsive to customer needs;
• update and rationalize technical training;
• maximize sustainable gains from crop development activities;
• device and apply strategies to maximize the value of land and optimize its use for alternative purposes;
• promote value addition to agricultural produce;
• enhance synergies between the Ministry and its State Corporations;
• enhance gainful cooperation between the sector and local/international stakeholders.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Agriculture or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private sector for at least three [3] years;
• Bachelors of Sciences [BSc.] 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
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields is an added advantage; 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;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution

How To Apply

All applications should be submitted on or before Thursday 9th November, 2023 by 4:30 Pm in a sealed envelope marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-

The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE

Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:-

• National Identity Card
• Academic and professional certificates
• Leaving certificates and other testimonials