Bukura Agricultural College is a state corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture.
The college offers middle level training in agriculture and related fields.
The college seeks to recruit self motivated, dynamic and results oriented persons to fill the following vacancies.
1. Deputy Principal
BAC 11
One (1) Post (Re advertisement)
Job Ref: BAC/DP/01/2011
Job Description
The Deputy Principal will be the principal assistant to the Principal. Specific duties will entail coordination and supervision of the College Academic arm including departmental heads; coordination of the development and implementation of departmental work plans and budgets; coordination and compilation of Periodic and Annual Reports in liaison with the heads of departments; and he/she will also be required to participate in the teaching activities, research and consultancy.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have;
- served as a Senior Principal Lecturer or in an equivalent grade for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- a masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agriculture and Home Economics, Agri-business Management, Horticulture, Food Science and Technology, Animal Science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), or any other related and equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
- evidence in research and publication in training materials;
- demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in implementation, management & administration of training programmes;
- proficiency in computer applications; and
- Knowledge in performance contracting.
2. Senior Principal Lecturer
BAC 10- One (1) Post
Job Ref: BAC/SPL/02/2011
Job Description
Duties at this level will entail undertaking consultancy in areas of specialization with a view to improving programmes, participate in curricula development, coordinate and conduct research in areas of specialization, supervise post — Basic Students on research projects, coordinate seminars and workshops, supervise the development of training manuals, periodicals and teaching specified areas/courses in accordance with the college syllabus, and participate in the development of other college programmes.
In addition, the officer will be expected to coordinate students Admissions, Examinations, Timetabling, extra-curricular activities, students disciplinary matters and College Library services.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:-
- served as a Principal Lecturer or its equivalent grade for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- a masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agriculture and Home economics, Agri- business Management, Horticulture, Food science and Technology, Animal Science, Physical or Biological sciences, Environmental Science or any other related and equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
- participated in research and publication of teaching materials;
- attended a management course lasting not less than four weeks;
- demonstrated professional and managerial competency in work performance; and
- proficiency in computer applications.
3. Principal Lecturer
BAC 9
One (1) Post
Job Ref: BAC/PL/03/2011
Job Description
A Principal Lecturer may be deployed as head of a section or as deputy head of a department in the college.
Specific duties at this level will involve undertaking consultancy in areas of specialization with a view to improving programmes,participate in curricula development, coordinate and conduct research in areas of specialization; supervise Students’ research projects; conduct seminars and workshops; develop training manuals, periodicals, and teach in the area of specialization.
In addition the Principal Lecturer will supervise the implementation of the curriculum and other training programmes.
Job specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
- served in the grade of Senior Lecturer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- a master’s degree in Animal Production from a recognized institution;
- participated in Research and Publication of Technical papers & teaching materials;
- demonstrated strong qualities of leadership and professionalism in work performance;
- shown proficiency in guiding and counseling of staff and students;
- a post graduate diploma in training will be an added advantage; and
- proficiency in computer applications.
4. Lecturer II
BAC 6
Twelve (12) Posts
Job Ref: BAC/LEC/04/2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for the lecturers’ cadre. A lecturer at this level will be involved in preparation of training materials and schemes of work for trainees; designing specialized training programmes; conducting lectures in an area of specialization; delivering specialized training programmes; supervising practical and demonstrations and assessing performance. In addition, the lecturer will be required to organize and conduct students outreach programmes, educational tours and visits.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Production, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Management, or any other related and equivalent discipline from a recognized institution; or
- A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Maths/Chem, Botany/Zoology, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
5. Librarian II
BAC 5
Two (2) Posts
Job Ref: BAC/LIB/05/2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for librarians. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail implementation and documentation of library work programmes, management of library information services, indexing and abstracting journal articles; operating Current Awareness Service (CAS), editing of reports, newsletters and other publications, selection and purchasing of information and other research materials in consultation with professional researchers.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
- A Bachelors Degree in Library studies, Library Science or Information Science or a related and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
6. Instructor III
BAC 4
Six (6) Posts
Job Ref: BAC/INST/06/2010
Job description
This is the entry and training grade for instructors. An Instructor at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of the relevant course lecturer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include undertaking training demonstrations, preparation of training materials and equipments, assembling and preparation of practical materials, preparation for practical classes and ensuring safe custody of practical materials.
Job specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Agriculture, Animal Health, Horticulture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
7. Laboratory Technologist III
BAC 4
One (1) Post
Job Ref: BAC/LAB/07/2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for Laboratory Technologist. A Laboratory Technologist at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a more senior and experienced officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve assembling and preparation of practical materials, preparation for practical classes and ensuring safe custody of practical materials.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- a Diploma in applied Biology or any other related and equivalent discipline from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
8. Assistant Farm Manager III
BAC 4
One (1) Post
Job Ref: BAC/AFM/08/2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level entails keeping and maintaining of farm records, supervising farm activities, post harvest handling of farm produce, safe custody of implements and machinery, computing gross margins for various farm enterprises, and coordinating farm visits.
Job Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- A diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Farm Management, Agribusiness Management and marketing or any other related and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Clerical Officer II
BAC 2
Two (2) Posts
Job Ref: BAC/CO/9/2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for Clerical cadre. An officer at this level will carry out simple clerical duties ranging from drafting simple documents, compilation of statistical routine sources of data, computation of financial or statistical data and dealing with simple correspondences with less supervision.
Successful applicants will be deployed in procurement or stores to work under close supervision of a more senior staff.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
- A minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade C- (minus) or its equivalent; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Those with professional certificates in Supplies Management will have an added advantage.
10. Driver III
BAC 1
One (1) Post (Re advertisement)
Job Ref: BAC/DRV/10/2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for the cadre of Drivers.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling and oil systems, electrical system, tyre pressure, brakes, etc; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; maintenance of Work Tickets for vehicles assigned to him/her; driving the vehicle as authorized; security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; safety of the passengers and/or goods therein and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- A minimum mean grade D (plain) in KCSE or its equivalent;
- A valid Driving License for classes B, C, E vehicles free from any endorsements;
- Passed the Suitability Test for Driver Grade Ill from the Ministry of Public Works;
- At least four (4) years previous satisfactory driving experience after obtaining the Driving License;
- A valid five (5) days first Aid Certificate from the Kenya Red Cross or St. John’s Ambulance; and
- A valid certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya Police.
Candidates with Class ‘A’ Driving License will have an added advantage.
11. Auxiliary Staff II
BAC 1
Five (5) Posts
Job Ref: BAC/AXS/11//2011
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An Auxiliary staff will perform general and routine works which includes:- messengerial, cleaning, tea making, gardening, library and kitchen attendant as may be assigned by a Supervisor in a section where one is attached.
The Auxiliary staff at this level will work under close supervision of a more Senior Staff.
Job specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade D+(plus) or it’s equivalent; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Salary scales for the advertised posts
- BAC 11 - Ksh 85,280 X 4265 - 89,545 X 4477- 94,022 X 4701-98,723 X 4936 — 103,658 X 5183 —108,842
- BAC 10 - Ksh 70,160 X 3508 — 73,678 X 3684 — 77,362 X 3868 — 81,229 X 4060 — 85,289 X 4265 — 89,554
- BAC 9 — Ksh 50,227 X 2512 - 52,739 X 2637-55376x2769 - 58,145 X 2908 - 61,053
- BAC 6 - Ksh 33,988 X 1699 — 35,687 X 1784 — 37,471X 1874 — 39,344 X 1967 — 41,311 X 2,066— 43,377
- BAC 5 - Ksh 27,444 X 1,372 — 28,816 X 1440 — 30,257 X 1512 — 31,770 X 1588 — 33,358 X 1668 — 35,026
- BAC 4 - Ksh 21,518 X 1,075 - 22,594 X 1,130 —23,724 X 1186 —24,910 X 1,246 — 26,156 X 1,308 — 27,463
- BAC 3 — Ksh 17,681 X 884 — 18,565 X 928 — 19,493 X 975— 20,468 X 1023 -21,490 X 1745- 22,565
- BAC 2 - Ksh 13,846 X 692 — 14,538 X 727 — 15,265 X 763 — 16,028 X 801 — 16,829
- BAC I - Ksh 12,573 X 629 — 13,202 X 660 — 13,862 X 684 — 14,546 X 727 — 15,273
Deputy Principal’s post will be on a 3 year renewable terms of service subject to performance.
All other posts will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Interested and qualified candidates should send letters of application, CV accompanied with copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.
Candidates should indicate their current position and remuneration.
Applications should be enclosed in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and the Job Reference Number addressed to:
The Principal/CEO
Bukura Agricultural College
P.O. Box 23-50105
Bukura
So as to reach on or before 21St March 2011
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