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THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

SAMBURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

Telephone: (065) 62621

Tel/Fax: (065) 62061MARALAL

P.O. BOX 3 – 20600

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The Samburu County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill

the following vacant positions in the County Department of Agriculture, Livestock management and

Fisheries.

(A)VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

1

COUNTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE (JG “R”) (1 POST)

The County Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.

TERMS: Permanent and pensionable

Duties and responsibilities:

(i)

To plan and oversee the development of strategies that will trigger the rapid growth of the

agriculture sector in Samburu County.

(ii)

Organization, direct, control and co-ordinate the functions of Agriculture development in the

County.

(iii)

Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for

the development and implementation of agricultural programs and activities.

(iv)

Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in line with the

county goals and objectives.

(v)

To facilitate development of an engagement framework that will guide agricultural

development related advocacy at the county level

(vi)

Ensure timely implementation of county activities as directed by the Chief Officer

(vii)

Establisha monitoring and evaluation system for the department’sprograms

(viii) Perform

any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for appointment:

(i) Be a holder of at least a first degree in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Agribusiness

Management, horticulture, Agriculture Education and Extension degree from a recognized

University in Kenya.

(ii) Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years, in the relevant field.

(iii)Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as...