Deputy Director of Agriculture and Fisheries

Role Summary
The Deputy Director of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for overseeing the development, promotion, and marketing of the agriculture and fisheries sector, as well as the operation of the food processing plant.

Role Responsibilities

1. Supports programmes and activities to enhance skills and knowledge of food producers and agricultural processors in best practices and improved technologies.
2. Oversees marketing of fish, produce, meats and value-added products.
3. Supports activities to improve health and safety and mitigate workplace hazards.
4. Contributes towards full compliance with policies, regulations and standards and follows correct procedures.
5. Supports the development of marketing plans to grow and expand products and services.
6. Supports the development of education and awareness programmes, activities and content, inclusive of training materials.
7. Supports the development of programmes and initiatives to increase food production, quality, and improve food safety.
8. Liaise with farmers, fishers, cooperatives, associations, government agencies, etc., to share and provide information in addition to addressing concerns and fulfilling reporting obligations.
9. Prepare reports on production, stakeholder feedback, key findings and trends.
10. Provides support with the implementation of the department’s work plan.
11. Attends relevant industry workshops, meetings and other forums to stay abreast of industry developments.
12. Complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning hours annually to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
13. Perform additional duties that are reasonable, job-related, and within the scope of this position, supporting the objectives and effectiveness of the Department, as assigned by the Supervisor or senior officer.
 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Agriculture Science, Fisheries Management, Marine Biology or related field
• Professional Certifications in Leadership, Business Management, Disaster Management and/or Policy or any equivalent combination of experience and training

• Seven (7) years’ experience

   

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of agricultural and fisheries matters
• Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and policies
• Sound knowledge of agricultural processing and marketing
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills
• Sound knowledge of government structure, policies and procedures
• Sound supervisory and managerial skills
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills