Deputy Director Agriculture (Agribusiness) at Busia County

Job Description Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her. Her family has been by her side for support and encouragementAdvert No. CPSB/49/Duties and Responsibilities Innovating and implementing strategic plans and objectives of the DirectorateHandling technical and administrative, human resource, budgetary and assets management issues.Team building and setting performance targets and standards.Addressing stakeholders concerns and instituting operational accountabilityCost effective researching to advance County Agriculture prioritiesModernize and make extension services responsive to customer needsUpdate and rationalize technical trainingMaximize sustainable gains from crop development activitiesDevice and apply strategies to maximize value of land and optimize its use for alternative purposeEnhance synergies between the Directorate and stakeholdersEnhance gainful co-operation between the Directorate and local/International Stakeholders Requirement for appointment 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 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; andMaster’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 weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institutionDemonstrated a high degree of administrative, technical and professional competence in work performance and results