Job Description
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant posts that exist in the different sectors of Nkhotakota District Council.
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE
GRADE: E/M2
QUALIFICATION
Applicants must be serving Chief Agriculture Officers (Grade F/M3) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities.
DUTIES
1. Coordinate forestry activities in order to ensure that Council’s Forestry plans are implemented effectively,
2. Coordinate issues relating to the protection and management of the environment and the conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources;
3. Plan activities required to maintain, restore and develop the forest cover necessary for soil and water conservation, maintenance of biological diversity and supply of forest produce;
4. Plan, promote and assist in the restoration and development of fisheries resources;
5. Ensure that crops/livestock activities are well coordinated for the effective management of agricultural activities in the Council;
6. Coordinate extension activities in the Directorate to ensure sustainable utilization of resources;
7. Review Mining, Fisheries, Environmental, Forestry programs technically and financially from time to time and making recommendations for appropriate action;
8. Develop annual Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources plans for the Council;
9. Control the use of resources in the Directorate; and
10. Prepare and submit the budget for the Directorate.
11. Advise the Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the District Commissioner on all matters of the Directorate
MODE OF APPLICATION
Those meeting the required qualifications and experience should send application letters with detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CVS) with contact numbers, copy of a National Identity Card and copies of relevant qualifications enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled the position applied for to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
Lilongwe
The closing date for receiving applications is on 9th October, 2024 before close of business. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.