Job Description
EPUTY DIRECTOR, LIVESTOCK POLICY RESEARCH AND REGULATIONS– ONE
(1) POST – V/NO.154 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860 – Ksh.172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20,000 – Ksh.50,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director,
Livestock Policy, Research and Regulations, CSG 7 or in a comparable and
relevant position in the wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields; Veterinary Medicine, Animal
Production, Range Management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences
from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: - Veterinary Medicine, Animal
Production, Range Management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences
or Public Policy from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) been registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (for Veterinary Surgeons) or any
other relevant professional body for animal sciences where applicable
(v) a certificate in Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation lasting not less
than two (2) weeks or equivalent course from a recognized institution;
(vi) shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and
results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
An officer at this level may coordinate several units in a division and head a section(s)
or lead functional areas within the Directorate or deputize the head of the division.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -
(i) coordinating the identification of policy issues and leading policy formulation,
coordinating livestock data collection and analysis;
(ii) leading stakeholders consultations relevant to development and implementation
of livestock policy instruments;
(iii) coordinating development of standards for monitoring and evaluation of
livestock policies, research and regulations;
(iv) Coordinating the development and monitoring of implementation of Livestock
Research Agenda;
(v) coordinating relevant public and private agencies in ensuring compliance with
set standards; drafting bills, policies and regulations for stakeholder
consideration; leading the capacity assessment and capacity building thematic
areas;
(vi) coordinating the capacity building and technical support on policy, research and
legislative agenda for National and County Governments ;
(vii) quality assurance on policies, regulations and standards;
(viii) generating briefs for the drafting of livestock policy papers, cabinet memos and
bills; and
(ix) participating in inter-departmental policy, research and standards setting
fora.