District Production Officer at Kanungu District Local Government

Job Title : District Production  Officer Salary Scale : U1E Reports to : Chief Administrative Officer Responsible for : Principal Agricultural Officer Principal Veterinary Officer Principal Fisheries Officer Principal Commercial Officer Principal Entomologist Job Purpose To coordinate, manage and monitor the production and marketing programmes, projects and activities in the District. Key Outputs i. Preparation of Production and Marketing budgets and Strategic Action Plans coordinated; ii. Government policies, programmes, projects, regulations and district budgets and strategic action plans on production and Marketing implemented; iii. Delivery of production and marketing extension services in the District coordinated; iv. Technical guidance and advice to the district management and Council on production and marketing matters tendered; v. Detection and control of the threat and occurrence of pests, vermin and animal epidemics monitored; vi. Use and management of Production and marketing facilities monitored; vii. Use of appropriate production technologies and best marketing practices promoted; viii. Market information acquired and disseminated; and

Human resource management; Project Management; Accountability; Concern for quality and standards; Leadership; Communication; and Time management

Should have a minimum of 9 years working experience in agriculture/marketing Sector, 3 of which should have been served at a principal level in Government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization.

An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries or Agriculture or Veterinary Science. Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields is a must; A Postgraduate qualification in Management or Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage.

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