Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is one of the six Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) in Kenya, established by an Act of Parliament CAP 441 with a mandate to, in part, initiate, plan and develop resources along the Kerio River basin. The Kerio Valley Region covers the counties of West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, and part of Samburu and Nakuru Counties, with an estimated population of about 3 million people.

Ref: KVDA/HRM/10/2
Grade: D4
Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Purpose

Development and implementation of Agribusiness strategies for sustainable Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries for value addition and Technology Transfer.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this grade among others will entail:-

1. Overseeing the interpretation of applicable agriculture policies and Acts.
2. Developing and implementing agricultural strategies and action plans to enhance food security agenda.
3. Organizing implementation of agricultural activities.
4. Supervising performance management and legal compliance.
5. Advising and providing guidance on all matters in agriculture and livestock production.
6. Establishing new linkages and collaborations with related institutions.
7. Providing leadership for optimal utilization and commercialization of all Authority farms/Agro based centres for sustainable development.
8. Providing innovative agricultural solutions to enhance production.
9. Planning and overseeing preparation of budgets, work plans, procurement plans for all agricultural projects.
10. Overseeing the supervision of staff development and performance appraisal in the division.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidate must have:

• A Degree in Agriculture / Agribusiness / Horticulture or any other related field
• Master’s degree in Agriculture / Livestock production / Horticulture or any relevant field
• A membership to professional body
• Have 8 years’ work experience in relevant field with at least 3 years in the position of Senior Agribusiness Officer or equivalent.

Candidates wishing to apply for any of the positions are requested to visit Authority’s website https://kvda.go.ke to access the detailed position profile and specifications.

The application should be in a sealed envelope, marked the relevant post and Reference Number, in either soft or registered hard copies to the address below:

The Managing Director,
Kerio Valley Development Authority,
P.O. Box 2660-30100,
ELDORET.

Email: info@kvda.go.ke

Candidates MUST also comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Applicants will be required to possess valid clearance certificates from the following institutions:

1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
2. Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
3. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
4. Certificate of Good Conduct
5. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

KVDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, people living with disability and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:

KVDA oes NOT require applicants to pay any fee at whatsoever stage of the recruitment process