Ref: VA/3/12/2017
Inspectors Job Responsibilities
Inspection and grading of agricultural produce at entry/exit points.
Carrying out:
- Field inspections for market compliance;
- Inspection of plant quarantine facilities;
- Inspection of facilities meant for introduction of GMOs;
- Inspection of facilities for holding biological control agents and other beneficial organisms;
- Undertake surveillance and pest risk analysis (PRA).
- Development of emergency response systems and pest management.
- Coordination of farmer advisory services through stakeholder awareness meetings.
Qualifications for the Inspectors Job
- MSC in Crop Protection/Plant Pathology/Entomology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology and/or BSC in Agriculture, Horticulture or Agronomy from a recognized University.
- Knowledge on identification, diagnosis and management of pests.
- Knowledge in Pest Risk Analysis, surveillance, general plant health and compliance determination in traded commodities.
- Knowledge on biosafety and biosecurity.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
- Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
- Data analysis and report writing skills.
- Scientific publication will be an added advantage.
- Three (3) years relevant experience.
- Knowledge of a Quality Management System
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