Job Description
JOB GROUP ‘R’
A) DUTIES AND 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 to the Division schemes of work.
• cost 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 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.
B) REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Assistant Director Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position
in the Public Service or Private sector for at least three [3] years;
ii. 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
iii. 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;
iv. Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work
performance and results.
v. Certificate in Computer Application Skills from recognized institution