Assistant Compliance Officers

As an Assistant Compliance Officer at Agriculture and Food Authority, you play a vital role in ensuring quality and standards in Kenya’s agriculture sector. Picture yourself conducting inspections, monitoring crop production, and contributing to a thriving agricultural environment. If you hold a Diploma in Food Technology, Agriculture, or a related field, and you’re proficient in computer applications, apply!

BACKGROUND

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a State Corporation established under section 3 of the AFA Act No.13 of 2013. The mandate of AFA is to regulate the crops sector in Kenya, to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, standards, and codes of practice. As a regulator, it fosters a thriving competitive environment where innovation, technological progress, order and quality flourish, for sustainable economic growth. The AFA Act provides for consolidation of the Laws on the regulation and promotion of Agriculture generally and makes provision for the respective roles of National and County Government in Agriculture and related matters in furtherance of the relevant provision of the fourth schedule of the constitution.

In line with the Authority’s mandate as stipulated in the AFA Act No. 13 of 2013, the Board of Agriculture and Food Authority is seeking to competitively recruit qualified Kenyan professionals to fill the under listed positions on permanent & pensionable terms for positions:

ASSISTANT COMPLIANCE OFFICER III, GRADE AFA 9 (26 VACANCIES)

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this grade will entail:

(i) Conducting inspection and compliance audits to growers, growers’ association, dealers and manufacturers;
(ii)Monitoring activities associated with production, dealing, handling and processing of scheduled crops;
(iii) Inspecting imports and exports of scheduled crops for compliance to existing standards;
(iv) Undertaking regular surveillance and audits on agro- processing facilities and farms to ensure compliance;
(v) Enforcing industry codes of practice and standards;
(vi) Inspecting crops produce and product quality and quantities; and
(vii) Collecting and preparing samples for analysis.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

(i) Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Education, Biology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
(ii) Proficiency in computer applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing; Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.