Lake Basin Development Authority Chief Manager - Agriculture and Natural Resources Development - Jobs in Kenya

Lake Basin Development Authority Chief Manager - Agriculture and Natural Resources Development - Jobs in Kenya

Lake Basin Development Authority is a regional development authority established by an act of
parliament cap 442 of the laws of Kenya and is mandated to spearhead development within the Lake
Victoria basin and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering integrated sustainable economic
development and empowering communities of the region.

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our mandate, the following positions on a three (3) year renewable contract terms are open for application from qualified candidates.

  • Chief Manager - Agriculture and Natural Resources Development

    Description of Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provision of strategic leadership to a professional team of staff in Agriculture and
    Natural Resources Development, fisheries, LBDA Regional outfits as drivers and
    stimulators of enhanced development in LBDA’s area of jurisdiction.
  • Planning and Co-ordination of Regional based integrated programs and projects in
    relation to Agriculture, livestock, fisheries and Natural Resources
  • Provision of technical assistance/ advisory support to the management in the areas of
    functions addressed by the division.
  • Spearheading and participating in activities related to advocacy, dissemination and
    technology transfer in regard to Agriculture, livestock fisheries and Natural Resources
    management in the Lake Victoria Basin
  • Support the development of strategies for regional sustainable agriculture and natural
    resource development in consultation with relevant government agencies and development partners
  • Achievement of agreed performance targets set for the region based integrated operations
  • Oversee and support departmental and Regional Managers to effectively deliver on their respective assignments
  • Ensure delivery of consistent and high-quality services to the Authority and /or clients
    in the regions.
  • Responsible for Internalization of Results Based Management and performance culture
    within the various departments in the division

    Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Master’s degree in Agriculture; Horticulture; Agronomy; Natural resources management; Environmental science; Project
    development and management; or other related fields from a recognized university or equivalents with demonstrable 10 yearexperience and achievements
  • At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management position.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
  • Outstanding leaderships skills and management ability to delegate responsibilities
    effectively
  • Exceptional communication and reporting skills
  • Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development in line
    with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
  • Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

    How to Apply
  • Interested candidates should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and
    photocopies of all testimonials stating current position, remuneration, contact telephone
    numbers, names and addresses of three (3) professional referees to reach us on or before 9th
    April 2019.

    Applicants must also submit clearance certificates from the following:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and anti-corruption commission
  • National Police Service
  • Credit Reference Bureau

    Submit your application in a sealed envelope with the respective job reference number clearly
    marked to:
    The Managing Director
    Lake Basin Development Authority
    P.O Box 1516-40100
    KISUMU

  • Soft copies should be sent by email to info@lbda.co.ke
  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Lake Basin Development Authority is an equal opportunity employer
  • For more information and job application details, see; Lake Basin Development Authority Chief Manager - Agriculture and Natural Resources Development - Jobs in Kenya

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