The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a state corporation established under the Agriculture and Food Authority Act of 2013. The Authority's role is to Regulate, Develop and Promote Scheduled Crops value chains for increased economic growth. The Assistant Compliance Officer III will play a vital role in monitoring activities associated with production, dealing, handling, and processing of scheduled crops to ensure they meet the established industry codes of practice and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting inspection and compliance audits to growers, growers’ association, dealers and manufacturers.
Monitoring activities associated with production, dealing, handling and processing of scheduled crops.
Inspecting imports and exports of scheduled crops for compliance to existing standards.
Undertaking regular surveillance and audits on agro-processing facilities and farms to ensure compliance.
Enforcing industry codes of practice and standards.
Inspecting crops produce and product quality and quantities.
Collecting and preparing samples for analysis.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Food Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Education, Biology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Mandatory Requirements (Chapter Six)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing:
Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board.
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
Clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees. Applications should be in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment - Assistant Compliance Officer III” received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon addressed to:
The Director GeneralAgriculture and Food AuthorityTea House, 5th FloorNaivasha Road, Off Ngong RoadP.O. Box 37962 - 00100Nairobi
Or hand delivered to the Director General’s Office at Tea House on 5th Floor, Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road, Nairobi. Alternatively, email the application letter and all accompanying documents in one pdf attachment to: recruitment@afa.go.ke
How to Apply
Submit your application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment - Assistant Compliance Officer III” to: The Director General, Agriculture and Food Authority, Tea House, 5th Floor, Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 37962 - 00100, Nairobi. You may also hand deliver to the same address or email a single PDF attachment containing your application letter, CV, and certificates to recruitment@afa.go.ke. Deadline is 14th April, 2026 at 12:00 noon.
