Job Description
GENERAL MANAGER, REGISTRATION: GRADE PCB 2
The General Manager will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary,
Pest Control Products Board for effective administration and management of the
Pesticide Registration Function.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. Overseeing the development, implementation and review of pesticide
registration policies, strategies and programmes;
ii. Spearheading development of pesticide regulation standards;
iii. Overseeing effective pesticide registration;
iv. Managing imports and export processing;
v. Overseeing product evaluation, completeness checks and clearance for
efficacy trials;
vi. Overseeing the accreditation of institutions conducting efficacy,
physicochemical studies, toxicology, residues and bio-pesticide identification;
vii. Creating linkages with international conventions on pesticide regulation;
viii. Liaising with the private sector, communities, civil society, private investors
and other stakeholders on issues of pesticide registration;
ix. Ensuring review and updating of management systems;
x. Collaborating with stakeholders on issues of pesticide lifecycle;
xi. Overseeing the implementation of the Performance Appraisal System in the
Department;
xii. Coordinating the development of annual work plans and budgets;
xiii. Ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
xiv. Facilitating operational accountability and team building;
xv. Overseeing the implementation of departments’ quality management system
(QMS);
xvi. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of the public service; and
xvii. Overseeing the training and development of staff in the Department.
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Manager, Registration for at least Four (4) years
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Horticulture,
Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; - Chemistry,
Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Crop Protection, Plant
Pathology, Entomology, Toxicology or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iv. Professional qualification and membership in good standing, where
applicable;
v. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
vi. Proficiency in computer application skills;
vii. Relevant work Experience;
viii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
ix. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution
Key competencies and skills
i. Strategic thinking
ii. Critical thinking
iii. Planning skills;
iv. Analytical skills;
v. Strong communication and reporting skills;
vi. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
vii. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
viii. Interpersonal skills; and
ix. Team player