Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Director, Seed Certification and Plant Variety Protection Jobs
Duties and Responsibilities: –
Providing leadership in the implementation of the vision, mission and strategic plan of the Service in the Directorate;
Providing leadership on Seed certification, Seed testing and Plant Variety Testing, Regulatory research and Compliance functions of the Corporation;
Contributing to the Corporation’s strategy, tactical initiatives, culture, and planning, and overall efforts to continually improve performance;
Ensuring prudent management of financial, human and physical resources of the service;
Coordinating the designing and implementation of performance management systems.
Develop and implement innovative systems to improve efficiency in the functions under the Directorate;
Resources mobilization through overseeing proposal writing and fostering strategic partnerships with development partners;
Mentor and coach staff in the directorate;
Coordinating the preparation of respective board papers for the Technical committees of the Board;
Ensuring compliance of agricultural inputs and produce to regulatory requirements, and relevant national and international standards;
Ensuring implementation of the KEPHIS Strategic Plan, annual work plan, performance contract and appraisal system in the Directorate;
Establishing and fostering strategic linkages with stakeholders and relevant local, regional and international bodies for harmonization and trade facilitation;
Conducting technical negotiations and consultations with industry players to establish appropriate legislative and regulatory standards to ensure proper implementation of the mandate of the Directorate;
Coordinating the publicity of the Service and promote such nationally, regionally and internationally for institutional visibility;
Liaison with national, regional and international bodies for development and harmonization of standards (ISTA, OECD Seed and Forest Schemes, UPOV, ARIPO, COMESA, EAC, KEBS);
Overseeing the business of relevant national committees (National Performance Trials, National
Variety Release, Plant Breeders’ Rights and Seed Regulation Committees);
Overseeing local, regional and international training on technical subjects within the Directorate;
Provide leadership in bilateral negotiations and development of MOUs and Agreements;
Supervising and providing guidance to procurement of equipment and consumables required in the Directorate;
Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship; enhancing the corporate image of the organization.
Persons Specification
For appointment
to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following; Agriculture, Horticulture, seed technology, botany, Biostatistics, Statistics, microbiology, molecular biology, applied microbiology, applied Biology and plant nutritionist from a university recogni
Masters Degree in any of the following; Seed Technology, Plant Nutrition, Soil science, Biometrics, Statistics, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Crop protection, Agronomy, botany, microbiology, molecular biology or its equivalent from a University reco
Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience;
Attended a Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Six (6) years’ experience in the level of senior management in public service in private sector;
Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Skills
Proficiency in computer applications;
Excellent analytical skills and a good eye for detail;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Interpersonal skills;
Leadership skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Scientific publication and writing skills;
Problem solving skills;
Communication skills.
Competencies
Aptitude in financial management;
Ability to make decisions independently;
Ability work well under pressure and prioritize work;
Ability to manage Donor relations and to develop bankable concept notes and proposals for funding;
Demonstrate high level of integrity;
Professional competence in plant health and administrative capability;
Knowledge with and understanding of the application of the UPOV, WTO, OECD Seed schemes, International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) guidelines, ISO 17025:2017 guidelines, IPPC and related standards and procedures.
How to Apply
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