Job Description
Requirements for appointment
i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline; Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture extension and education or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
ii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture extension and education or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
iii) Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
iv) Having undergone management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
v) Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
vi) Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Overall coordination of the activities of the ATC;
ii) Organization and management of the ATC resources;
iii) Interpretation and implementation of policies in line with the ATC mandate;
iv) Responsible to the Board of Management (BOM) on all matters relating to the ATC;
v) Provision of Secretarial duties to the BOM;
vi) Coordinating development of information products and distribution mechanisms;
vii) Formulation and implementation of the performance contracts;
viii) Facilitating Staff training and development;
ix) Representing ATC in various stakeholder meetings and committees;
x) Coordinating preparation of work plans and budgets; and Periodic Reports