Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

Advising Management on policies and strategies relating to human resources management and administration to ensure staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction;
Developing, implementing and reviewing KAGRC’s Human Resource and Administration policies, procedures and processes;
Developing, implementing... and evaluating staff career and succession plans, progression and development;
Ensuring development, implementing and evaluating staff benefits schemes and rewards systems;
Coordinating staff performance appraisal in line with KAGRC’s annual objectives and targets;
Managing recruitment and selection of staff;
Overseeing human resource planning and undertaking organization review to ensure an optimal structure;
Controlling and monitoring the location and movement of equipment;
Managing training and development in the organization;
Ensuring the Centre’s approved Human Resource policies and procedures are adhered to;
Coordinating administrative services such as office services, maintenance and transport;
Coordinating implementation of effective maintenance, storage and security of employee records to ensure integration and confidentiality of data and information on staff;
Assist the Director in developing the HR agenda for the Board;
Offering secretarial services to the HR Advisory Committee;
Approving the Budget for the Department;
Ensuring that staff are appraised; and
Mentoring and coaching staff.

Job Specification
Requirements for Appointment

Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized university;
OR Bachelors Degree in Social Science with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent;
Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
Practicing Certificate;
Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience in the public or private institution;
At least five (5) years’ experience in management;
Demonstrated results in work performance;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and skills

Strategic thinking;
Analytical skills;
Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
Team player.
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  • Human Resources
  • HR
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities entails:

Updating the inventory register;
Assisting in managing transport;
Assisting in maintenance office equipment, facilities and assets;
Assisting in generating reports on operations, maintenance and utilization
Assisting in supervision of office cleanliness; and
Dispatching of mails

Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a... candidate must have:

Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university;
Proficiency in computer application; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

 Key Competencies and skills

Planning skills;
Communication and reporting skills;
Interpersonal skills; and
Team player.
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  • Administration
  • Secretarial
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Centre through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
Providing secretariat services on behalf of the Managing Director;
Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework for the implementation of the Centre’s mandate;
Coordinating and ensuring... representation of the Centre in courts or other judicial authorities;
Drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Centre’s policies;
Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;
Ensuring that legal audit compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
Overseeing implementation of the Mwongozo Code of Conduct at the Centre.

Job Specification
Requirements for Appointment

Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University;
Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
A minimum of Eight (8) years and at least three (3) experience in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
Current Practicing Certificate; vii. Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrable good results in work performance; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

Organization and management skills;
Leadership and managerial skills;
Drafting skills;
Report writing skills;
Negotiation skills and arbitration skills; and
Analytical skills.
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  • Law
  • Legal
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail;

Feeding animals;
Taking animals’ temperature on daily basis and recording of the same;
Cleaning of animals pens and paddocks;
Preparing and presenting animals for germplasm collection;
Reporting any sick animal;
Dipping;
Preparing and presenting animals for vaccination and treatment as well as parading them when... there are visitors;
Ensuring quarantine measures are adhered to; and
Assisting the Veterinary surgeons during postmortems.

Job Specification
For appointment to this position, one must have:

 KCSE D+ or its equivalent; and
Meets the provision of Chapter 6 of the constitution.

 Key Competencies and skills

Hardworking individual; and
Background in care of livestock.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents during the interview:

Curriculum vitae;
Identity card;
Original Academic certificates and other testimonials;
Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) recognition/equation certificate for degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by foreign universities and institutions.

 Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

Certificate of good conduct;
EACC clearance;
HELB clearance;
KRA compliance certificate; and
Clearance from a reputable credit referencing bureau.
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  • Agriculture
  • Agro-Allied
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Providing advice on ICT hardware, software, network and communication devices and equipment;
Participating in acceptance test, supervision and commissioning of ICT systems/equipment;
Providing support and guidance to ICT in the use of ICT equipment and devices;
Participating in implementing programs for... safeguarding data integrity of all systems.
Providing system/application availability through the necessary technical support/upgrades;
Routine installation, configuration servicing, repair and maintenance of computer hardware and network;
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance and repair reports; and
Participating in committee meetings as appropriate.

Job Specification
For appointment a candidate must have:-

A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information
Communication Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Four (4) years relevant work experience;
Demonstrated results in work performance; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

Communication skills;
Interpersonal skills; and
Integrity.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents during the interview:

Curriculum vitae;
Identity card;
Original Academic certificates and other testimonials;
Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) recognition/equation certificate for degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by foreign universities and institutions.

 Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

Certificate of good conduct;
EACC clearance;
HELB clearance;
KRA compliance certificate; and
Clearance from a reputable credit referencing bureau.
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  • ICT
  • Computer
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Developing and overseeing implementation communication and branding
strategy and policy;
Managing corporate events;
Developing information, education and communication materials;
Promoting a positive corporate image of the Centre;
Managing public relations;
Providing media liaison services; and
Developing and... overseeing implementation corporate social responsibility programs.

Job Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have a Bachelors Degree in Communications or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Have Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
Demonstrated results in work performance; and
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

Communication skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Report writing skills; and
Integrity.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents during the interview:

Curriculum vitae;
Identity card;
Original Academic certificates and other testimonials;
Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) recognition/equation certificate for degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by foreign universities and institutions.

 Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

Certificate of good conduct;
EACC clearance;
HELB clearance;
KRA compliance certificate; and
Clearance from a reputable credit referencing bureau.
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  • Media
  • Advertising
  • Branding
Job Description

Carrying out practical demonstrations and training farmers on livestock production technologies and techniques;
Assisting in preparing field days to disseminate livestock production technologies;
Assisting in identification of pasture and fodder varieties;
Assisting in advising on management of pasture and fodder production conservation;
Assisting in farm planning;
Guiding... on farm feed formulation;
Collating and analyzing livestock data;
Participating in collaborative research activities;
Implementing livestock programmes / projects; and
Assisting in compiling reports relating to area of specialization.

Job Specification
For appointment of this grade, an officer must have:-

A Bachelors degree in a relevant animal production discipline;
Registered by relevant professional body;
Proficiency in Computer Application; and
Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.

Key competencies and skills

Good interpersonal communication skills; and
Should be able to work with minimal supervision.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents during the interview:

Curriculum vitae;
Identity card;
Original Academic certificates and other testimonials;
Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) recognition/equation certificate for degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by foreign universities and institutions.

 Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

Certificate of good conduct;
EACC clearance;
HELB clearance;
KRA compliance certificate; and
Clearance from a reputable credit referencing bureau.
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  • Agriculture
  • Agro-Allied