Job Description
. GENERAL MANAGER, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT: GRADE PCB 2
Job specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
The General Manager Compliance and Enforcement will be responsible to the Chief
Executive Officer/Managing Director, Pest Control Products Board for effective
administration and management of the Compliance and Enforcement Services
Function.
i. Advising the Board on pesticide issues relating to compliance and
enforcement;
ii. Development and implementation of policy guidelines on pesticides
management;
iii. Overseeing enforcement of the provisions of the pest control products act
and regulations made there under;
iv. Overseeing investigations and prosecution of offences related to pcp act;
v. Overseeing environmentally sound disposal of pesticides waste;
vi. Monitoring of manufactures, formulators, re-packers, distributors, pest
control operators and users of pcps;
vii. Developing pesticide risks mitigation measures;
viii. Creating collaboration with international organizations and participating in
multilateral environmental agreements related to pesticides;
ix. Collaborating with stakeholders on issues of pesticide throughout the
lifecycle;
x. Liaising with other departments in the coordination of matters related to
regulation of pest control products;
xi. Reviewing and updating management systems;
xii. Development, review and implementation of organizational strategic plan;
xiii. Coordinating and evaluating effective technical programs and work plans
implementation.
xiv. Coordinating the development of departmental annual work plans and
budgets; ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
xv. Facilitating operational accountability and team building;
xvi. Overseeing the implementation of departments’ quality management system
(QMS); ensuring compliance with principles and values of the public service;
xvii. Overseeing education and awareness creation activities to all stakeholders;
and
xviii. 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, Compliance and Enforcement for a minimum
period of four (4) years;
ii. Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture,
Horticulture, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, relevant Biological
Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Agriculture, Horticulture,
Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Environmental Health, Environmental
Chemistry, Livestock Production, Toxicology, Entomology, Weed Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
v. Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
vi. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
vii. Proficiency in computer application skills.
Key Competencies and skills
i. Strategic thinking;
ii. Critical thinking;
iii. Planning skills;
iv. Analytical skills;
v. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
vi. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
vii. Communication and reporting skills; and
viii. Interpersonal skills.