Job Description
Deputy Director Agriculture (Agribusiness), Job Group “Q” (1 Post), Advert No. CPSB/49/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will be as follows: -
i) Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate
ii) Handling technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues.
iii) Team building and setting performance targets and standards.
iv) Addressing stakeholders concerns and instituting operational accountability
v) Cost effective researching to advance County Agriculture priorities
vi) Modernize and make extension services responsive to customer needs
vii) Update and rationalize technical training
viii) Maximize sustainable gains from crop development activities
ix) Device and apply strategies to maximize value of land and optimize its use for alternative purpose
x) Enhance synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders
xi) Enhance gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this position, an officer must have;
i) Served in the position of Assistant Director Agriculture or in a comparable and relevant position in the
Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years,
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture,
Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture
Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution; and
iii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture,
Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture
Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage;
iv) Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
v) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks or
its equivalent from a recognized institution
vi) Demonstrated a high degree of administrative, technical and professional competence in work
performance and results.