Principal Job at Baraka Agriculture College… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Baraka Agriculture College.
Description:
Baraka Agriculture College was founded in 1974 by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru to educate and train the newly settled farmers of Rift Valley Province. Since 1976 the college has been under the management of the Franciscan Brothers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership within and on behalf of the College.
- The Principal’s main focus should be to develop and maintain effective education/training and outreach programs within and outside the college and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning.
- The Principal will strive to create an organization that fosters student and teacher growth.
- When not involved in teaching duties, to devote as much time as possible to the supervision of the college; observing methods of instruction and endeavoring to improve the efficiency of the staff and the college in general.
- Assist the teaching staff in the development, implementation, modifications, and selection of curriculum materials, and keep the Board informed as to any modifications in or substitution of approved courses.
- Oversee the management of college income-generating units.
- Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
- Manage use of college facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
- As administrator the Principal is responsible for the daily supervision of the college, its students, facilitators, professional and support staff, volunteers, and personnel from outside agencies.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Agricultural Science or Rural Development.
- 3 years Managerial experience.
- Demonstrated experience in change management and performance management.
- Knowledge and experience in planning, developing and delivering competency-based curricula in East Africa.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT-based applications.
- Experience in the promotion of sustainable agriculture, and added advantage will be biased towards sustainable agriculture for rural development.
- Fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
How to Apply
Interested and suitable applicants should CLICK HERE to submit their CV.
Application Deadline: 22nd November 2021.
