Jobs at Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC)

Job Specification
In Crop Research, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Collecting metrological data and monitor weather changes;
• Conducting field trials to evaluate crop factors for research programmes;
• Collecting and compiling data on crop research programmes;
• Carrying out basic seed bulking of basic seed, breeder’s, pre-basic seed/lines  and production for seed maize, seed potatoes, seed wheat bean seeds and  other crops.
• Undertaking research in the development and promotion of feeds, seeds in  collaboration with other partners;
• Preparing reports relating to research findings and recommendation from the  running trials/programmes.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields; Agriculture, Agronomy or its  equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills and data analysis

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Overseeing and implementing engineering programmes.
• Conducting  feasibility  studies  and  investigation  on  agricultural  engineering  works;
• Carrying out data analysis for design of agricultural engineering works;
• Carrying  out  detailed  design  and  preparation  of  bill  of  quantities  of  agricultural engineering works;
• Carrying out specialized repair and maintenance of agricultural engineering works;
• Verifying and validating agricultural engineering designs in accordance with  set standards;
• Implementing agricultural engineering design works;
• Training farm staff in agricultural engineering technologies;
• Conducting trainings, on-farm trials and demonstrations; and
• Preparing of technical reports.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years in relevant work experience three  (3) of which should have been the grade of Senior Engineer(Agriculture) or  in comparable positions;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields; Agricultural Engineering or  Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized  institution;
• Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer;
• Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board  of Kenya;
• Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);   proficiency in computer application

Job Specifications
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.

Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• 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.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Collecting and compiling agriculture crop data;
• Providing technical and administrative guidance to staff in the farm;
• Advising the technical team on matters pertaining to crops development;
• Setting performance targets and goals for the farm;
• Collecting  and  analyzing  agriculture  crop  data  for  the  development  and review of agricultural policies, strategies and standards;
• Packaging and dissemination of new and existing agricultural technologies;
• Undertaking surveillance and control of trans-boundary and emerging crop pests, diseases and invasive species;
• Training agricultural stakeholders and preparing reports on the same; and
• Preparing technical, financial and administrative reports.

Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ experience in the grade of  Agricultural Officer II or in comparable position.
• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture;  Agronomy; Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development;  Agribusiness Management; Agricultural Economics and Rural Development;  Agricultural Extension  and  Education;  Agricultural  Resource  Management; Agriculture and Extension; Agriculture Economics; Crop Protection; Dry-land  Resource  Management;  Dry-land  Agriculture  and  Enterprise  Development;  Farm Management; Horticulture; or equivalent qualification from a  recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Collecting and compiling agriculture crop data;
• Providing technical and administrative guidance to staff in the farm relating to control of weeds, pests, diseases and soil health management;
• Assisting the technical team on matters pertaining to crops development and labour management;
• Providing  technical  input  for  the  implementation  of  various  agricultural policies and strategies;
• Maintaining  and  updating  agriculture  crops  database  and  performance analysis.
• Collecting, collating and packaging of new and existing agricultural technologies;
• Assisting in setting of performance targets, budgets, farm plans and goals for the farm;

Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture; Agronomy;  Agribusiness  Management;  Agricultural  Economics  and  Rural Development;  Agricultural  Extension  and  Education;  Agricultural  Resource Management; Agriculture and Extension;  Agriculture and Home Economics; Crop Protection; Dry-land Resource Management; Dry-land Agriculture and Enterprise  Development;  Farm  Management;  Horticulture;  or  equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Collecting data and preparing report on animal health.
• Undertaking treatment of animals and disease control activities;
• Ensuring  that  livestock  medical  and  health  requirements  are  met  and administered as per the animal health standards;
• Ensuring that livestock drugs and vaccines procured for use are of acceptable standards;
• Supervising standards of hygiene at all times;
• Supervising  usage  of  semen  and  ensuring  successful  high  conceptional  rate with minimal repetitions;
• Undertaking comprehensive analysis of individual livestock herd to determine aspects of effective animal husbandry practices including culling;
• Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes; collecting data and preparing reports on animal health; and
• Undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative three (3) years’ experience which should have been at the grade of Veterinary Officer 11 or in comparable position;
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Proficiency in computer application skills

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Implementing communication process and strategies;
• Carrying out public awareness programmes;
• Monitoring and responding to media and social media communication;
• Organizing Corporation’s planned events and functions;
• Updating the Corporation’s website and social media sites;
• Preparing media supplements, documentaries and articles;
• Implementing public relations and communications strategies; and
• Manning information desk services at publicity events and outreach forums.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelors  Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and
• Proficiency in computer applications

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Receiving and channelling incoming calls to the respective destinations;
• Booking  outgoing  calls  and  facilitate conversations between callers and receivers;
• Carrying out routine testing of exchange lines and switchboard facilities;
• Ensuring that defective equipment is repaired accordingly;
• Maintaining records of telephone equipment and peripherals;
• Updating the calls register by recording the necessary details of calls;
• Peruse the visitors’ identification documents to ascertain correctness;
• Answering visitors’ questions politely and amicably; and directing visitors to the respective destinations;
• Maintaining a register on all complaints raised by customers / visitors;
• Operating switch-board;
• Answering and directing telephone calls; and
• Providing good customer care service.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Minimum KCSE C-(minus) or its equivalent;
• Certificate  in  Telephone Operation, Reception and Front Office or its equivalent from a recognized institution and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in:

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up-to-date equipment register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Updating and maintaining the corporation’s website; and
• Ensuring  Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Bachelors  Degree  in  any  of  the  following  fields:  Information  Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management,  Computer  Engineering  or  other  relevant  and  equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in:

• Providing legal opinion and advise on legal matters;
• Maintaining an up to  date Corporation Court file registry and  ensuring its safe custody;
• Filing and updating legal documents;
• Representing the Corporation in issues requiring legal address such as debts, claims, legal suits;
• Undertaking legal research;
• Taking legal actions against persons deemed to injure the operations of the Corporation;
• Drafting conveyance documents; and
• Preparing  farming  bill  drafts  for  editing  and  approval  by  appropriate authorities.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership with the Law Society of Kenya and
• Proficiency in computer application skills

How to Apply

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