We are committed to provide an efficient and effective regulatory service for importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution, transportation, sale, disposal and safe use of pest control products and mitigate potential harmful effects to the environment.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• The General Manager Compliance and Enforcement will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Pest Control Products Board for effective administration and management of the Compliance and Enforcement Serces Function.
• Adsing the Board on pesticide issues relating to compliance and enforcement;
• Development and implementation of policy guidelines on pesticides management;
• Overseeing enforcement of the prosions of the pest control products act and regulations made there under;
• Overseeing investigations and prosecution of offences related to pcp act;
• Overseeing enronmentally sound disposal of pesticides waste;
• Monitoring of manufactures, formulators, re-packers, distributors, pest control operators and users of pcps;
• Developing pesticide risks mitigation measures;
• Creating collaboration with international organizations and participating in multilateral enronmental agreements related to pesticides;
• Collaborating with stakeholders on issues of pesticide throughout the lifecycle;
• Liaising with other departments in the coordination of matters related to regulation of pest control products;
• Reewing and updating management systems;
• Development, reew and implementation of organizational strategic plan;
• Coordinating and evaluating effective technical programs and work plans implementation.
• Coordinating the development of departmental annual work plans and budgets; ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
• Facilitating operational accountability and team building;
• Overseeing the implementation of departments’ quality management system (QMS); ensuring compliance with principles and values of the public serce;
• Overseeing education and awareness creation actities to all stakeholders; and
• Overseeing the training and development of staff in the department.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Served in the grade of Manager, Compliance and Enforcement for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Horticulture, Enronmental Chemistry, Chemistry, relevant Biological Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Agriculture, Horticulture,
• Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Enronmental Health, Enronmental
• Chemistry, Livestock Production, Tocology, Entomology, Weed Science, Biochemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Key Competencies and skills

• Strategic thinking;
• Critical thinking;
• Planning skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Communication and reporting skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.