DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i.          Must have served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture for a minimum of three (3) years;

ii.        A Master Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii.      Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

i.          Implementation of the Strategic Plan and objectives of the Department;

ii.        Handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues;

iii.      Team building and setting performance and standards in consultation with the Chief Officer;

iv.       Addressing stakeholders' concerns and instituting operational accountability; and

v.         Incorporating new initiatives into the department's schemes of work.

Further, duties and responsibilities will depend on the mandate of the Directorate within the specific Department and will entail:

     i.        Cost-effective research to advance county priorities;

   ii.        Modernize and make extension services responsive to customer needs;

  iii.        Update and rationalize technical training;

  iv.        Maximize sustainable gains from crop development activities;

    v.        Device and apply strategies to maximize the value of land and optimize its use for alternative purposes;

  vi.        Promote value addition to agricultural produce;

 vii.        Enhance gainful co-operation between the department and stakeholders; and

viii.        Act as liaison between the Department and the National Government Agricultural Board/State Corporations.