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.
