The incumbent provides executive support to the CAE, manages communication, prepares reports, coordinates meetings, tracks submissions, and ensures efficient office operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The incumbent conducts risk-based audits of moderate complexity, prepares reports, ensures compliance with standards and regulations, and supports audit planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

The incumbent assesses ICT risks and controls, supports audits with technical expertise, and collaborates on major assessments while mentoring junior auditors within the MoAFM.

The incumbent manages ICT audits to assess technology-related risks and controls, supports financial audits, supervises IT auditors, and ensures ICT practices align with the MoAFM’s business objectives.

The incumbent leads forensic audits within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining (MoAFM), using data analysis to assess financial practices, detect fraud risks, and recommend improvements for compliance and accountability.

The incumbent leads and manages national livestock research programmes, coordinates operations, collaborates with stakeholders, oversees budgeting, and ensures the dissemination of scientific research to support agricultural development.

The incumbent supports livestock research by coordinating operations of the Animal Nutrition and Forage Research Unit, collaborating on research and outreach, managing budgets, and disseminating scientific findings.

The incumbent supports national plant protection research by coordinating pest and disease diagnostics, and assisting with the planning and implementation of plant protection programmes aligned with national policy objectives.

Under the supervision of the Principal Research Director, the Senior Research Director is responsible for providing overall management of the research station to ensure fulfilment of aims and objectives, as prescribed by the Corporate and Work Plans.

The incumbent manages animal nutrition and husbandry programs, oversees service delivery, and conducts technical research to support livestock conservation, genetic diversity, and national food security.