Job Description
a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities: -
i. Developing experimental designs and generating randomization plans for field and laboratory trials;
ii. Receiving, analysing data and generating reports;
iii. Support development and maintenance a data base of varieties under NPT and DUS;
iv. Liaise with laboratory officers to generate reports for trends on compliance levels with quality and safety requirements;
v. Prepare control charts for quality control programs in the laboratory;
vi. Prepare data templates for supervised field trials and sampling plans;
vii. Preparing a list of officially released varieties for gazettement;
viii. Employ appropriate data analytical packages for analysis of data;
ix. Preparation of NPT and DUS Schedules for the purpose of invoicing;
x. Preparation of Schedules for NPT and DUS report sharing;
xi. Design Database for imports and exports of plants, plant products and other regulated articles
xii. Carry out data analysis for imports and exports;
xiii. Carry out mapping of the surveillance exercises using Arc GIS;
xiv. Provide statistical advice and trainings on surveys, data analysis and data collection for all departments in the Service
xv. Supporting development of regulatory research proposals for funding;
xvi. Supporting regulatory research and generation of papers for publication; and
xvii. Support maintenance of Quality Management Systems (QMS) at the department.
b) Persons Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Statistics, Applied Biometrics of Chemometrics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Seed technology (Statistics) or its equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya;
ii. Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
c) Skills
i. Proficiency in computer applications and statistical packages;
ii. Excellent problem solving skills;
iii. Communication skills;
iv. Creativity;
v. Data analysis skills;
vi. Analytical skills and a good eye for detail;
vii. Report writing and presentation skills;
viii. Team player
d) Competencies
i. Ability to work independently;
ii. Ability to make decisions independently
iii. Work well under pressure and prioritize work;
iv. Demonstrated results in work performance;
v. Demonstrated knowledge in international standards and Quality Management Systems;
vi. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence;
vii. Demonstrated high level of integrity.