Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the County Government on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES, CLIMATE CHANGE, BLUE ECONOMY &AGRIBUSINESS
Deputy Director Agriculture
(Agribusiness), Job Group “Q” (1 Post), Advert No. CPSB/49/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties will be as follows:
–
Innovating
and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the Directorate
Handling
technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management
Team
building and setting performance targets and
Addressing
stakeholders concerns and instituting operational accountability
Cost
effective researching to advance County Agriculture priorities
Modernize
and make extension services responsive to customer needs
Update
and rationalize technical training
Maximize
sustainable gains from crop development activities
Device
and apply strategies to maximize value of land and optimize its use for
alternative purpose
Enhance
synergies between the Directorate and stakeholders
Enhance
gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International
Stakeholders
Qualifications
For appointment to this
position, an officer must have;
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,
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
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;
Certificate
in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Certificate
in Strategic Leadership Development Program Course lasting not less than six
(6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Demonstrated
a high degree of administrative, technical and professional competence in work
performance and results
Mandatory Additional
requirements
All applicants are
expected to attach copies of the following documents:
KRA
Tax compliance certificate
Clearance
from HELB
Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate
of Good Conduct
CRB
clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should
submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other
supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT
VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday 31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be
addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO, County
Public Service Board, County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of
Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with
disability are encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING
WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
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