To manage and co-ordinate the District Department of Food and Agriculture within the District Assembly;
To ensure the development and effective implementation of the district agricultural programs

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of the District Agricultural Development Plan and its incorporation into overall District Assembly Plan;
Prepare District Annual Agricultural Work Programs and Budget for submission to the District Assembly with copy to the Regional Director of Food and Agriculture;
Manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of the District Food and Agricultural Department, financial, human and material resources;
Ensure that scheduled training programs are implemented and technical backstopping provided;
Design and implement, in collaboration with the Regional Director of Food and Agriculture, a staff development program for all categories of staff in the District;
Facilitate liaison between Department of Food and Agriculture and stakeholders on programs related to the development of agriculture in the District;
Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programs in the districts;
Prepare and submit timely reports – monthly, quarterly, annual and special situation to the District Co-coordinating Director, copied to RDFA
Collaborate with the Regional Food and Agricultural Department for the preparation and production of technical leaflets;
Ensure collection and collation and analysis of data in the district;
Facilitate the development and promotion of agribusiness in the district;
Establish relevant demonstrations, field days, and farmer fora in the districts;
Ensure achievement of targeted demonstrations;
Advise the District Assembly on matters related to agriculture in the district; and
Ensure food safety in the District.

Other Duties

Undertake any other duties that may be assigned.

Authority

Exercise authority derived from the District Co-coordinating Director