Job Description
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, JOB SPECIFICATION The DG shall;
(i) Be responsible for the day to day operations of the organization;
(ii) Provide leadership to senior management and staff;
Prepare the annual budgets and establish proper internal controls;
(iv) Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board's strategies, decisions and policies;
(v) Develop and recommend to the Board the annual business plans for the organization;
(vi) Ensure that the organization has an effective management structure including succession plans;
(vii) Ensure that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board members in good time;
(viii)Serve as the link between the Board and Management;
(ix) Be responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the organization;
(x) Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
(xi) Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administra- tive matters;
(xii) Be responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be a Kenyan with the following:-
(i) A Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
(ii) A Master's Degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) At least fifteen (15) years' experience and in-depth knowledge of the relevant field;
(iv) Must meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution;
(v) Must have served in a position of senior management in national/international reputable organization for at least five years;
(vi) Must meet the requirements of the fit and proper test.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
(i) Analytical skills;
(ii) Communication skills;
(ii) Strategic and innovative thinking;
(iv) Interpersonal skills;
(v) Ability to mobilize resources;
(vi) Negotiation skills;
(vii) Leadership skills;
(viii) Problem solving skills;