About this role
Duties and Responsibilities; Managerial /Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise administrators, Training officers, farm Managers and othersenior staff Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with institutionsobjectives Coordinate preparations and executions of strategic plan, annual workplan and performance management Mentor, appraise and build capacity of staff across departments Represent the Director in Meetings, Boards and stakeholder engagementswhen delegated. OperationalResponsibilities/Tasks Coordinate Curriculum implementation, training and extensionactivities Monitor financial Administrative and farm operations for efficiencyand compliance Ensure quality assurance and adherence to TVET and PSC guidelines Support resource mobilization, project management and Partnerships Prepare performance and progress reports for submissions to theDirector Handle disciplinary, staff welfare and grievance management issues Perform any other duty as delegated by the Director Financial Responsibility Oversee utilization of budgets in administration, training and farmoperations Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act and CountyTreasury guidelines Responsibility for Physical Assets Responsibility for physicalAssets Custody and oversight of institutional assets (Land, buildings,equipment, vehicles, livestock and training facilities. Makes managerial and operational decisions within delegated authority Advisory role to the Director on policy, planning and resourceallocation. Working Conditions Office Classrooms and farm Environments. Frequent interaction with staff, students, stakeholders and externalpartners FunctionalSkills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes Leadershipand supervisory skills Strategicplanning, policy and governance knowledge Communicationnegotiation and interpersonal skills Analyticalproblem solving and decision-making ability ICTproficiency Management systems Integrityaccountability and adaptability Requirements for Appointment Be a Kenyan citizen Have a Bachelors degree in a relevant field Masters Degree in Agriculture, Education, Agricultural Economics,Agribusiness or related field is an added advantage. Has proven experience of not less than eight (8) years inadministration or management either in the public or private sector 3 of whichmust be in senior management level.