Description:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail Ensuring effective and result oriented implementation and management of approved crop production programs Supervising and analyzing crop performance data and making appropriate recommendations on improvement Undertaking quarterly and annual crops performance report Supervising the collection, analysis and management of agriculture crops data Ensuring effective use of farm inputs as per set recommended rates and budgets Coordinating collection, and packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies Managing and controlling trans-boundary pests, diseases and invasive species Promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation and environmental management in agriculture Developing proposals for agricultural programs and projects Conducting Training for agricultural stakeholders and staff on modern farming techniques technologies and Preparing technical reports on crop production

Skills Required:

Cumulative service period of nine 9 years At least three 3 of which should have been at the grade of Senior Agricultural Officer or in a comparable position Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines Agriculture Agronomy Agricultural Economics and Rural Development Agricultural Extension and Education Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Resource Management Agriculture and Extension Agriculture Economics Crop Protection Dry-land Resource Management Farm Management Horticulture Food Science and Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Management Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution Experience in crop production and data analysis and Proficiency in computer applications

Pay:

None