Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)
The Agriculture and Food Authority is recruiting 26 Assistant Compliance Officers to join their team on a full-time basis. This job opportunity in Kenya involves conducting inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring across the agricultural sector. If you hold a relevant diploma and meet the specified qualifications, you can apply for this full time job in Kenya with a rolling deadline.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: Government Jobs, PSC Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)
- Application Deadline: April 14, 2026
- Last Updated: March 26, 2026
Assistant Compliance Officer III – 26 Posts at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) – Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Kenya Job Details
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this grade will entail:
- 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; and
- 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; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Method of Application
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; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience
Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment – Indicate the position of interest” which must be received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon addressed to:
The Director General
Agriculture and Food Authority
Tea House, 5th Floor
Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 37962 – 00100
Nairobi
Or
hand delivered to
The Director General’s Office
Agriculture and Food Agriculture
Tea House on 5th Floor
Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
Nairobi
Or
Email the application letter and all accompanying documents and certificates in one pdf attachment to the following address: recruitment@afa.go.ke
🎯 How to Apply
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@afa.go.ke
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for Assistant Compliance Officer III Kenya positions, you must have a Diploma in Food Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Education, Biology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Additionally, proficiency in computer applications is required for this job opportunity in Kenya at the Agriculture and Food Authority.
The Assistant Compliance Officer III – 26 Posts at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) job in Kenya involves conducting inspection and compliance audits to growers and manufacturers, monitoring production and handling of scheduled crops, inspecting imports and exports for standards compliance, and undertaking regular surveillance on agro-processing facilities. You will also be responsible for enforcing industry codes of practice, inspecting crop produce quality, and collecting samples for analysis in this full time job.
To apply for Assistant Compliance Officer III Kenya vacancies, submit your sealed envelope marked with the position of interest to the Director General at the Tea House, 5th Floor, Naivasha Road, Nairobi, or email your application as a single PDF to recruitment@afa.go.ke. Your submission should include academic certificates, professional testimonials, a detailed CV, and contact details of three referees, and must be received by 14th April, 2026 at 12:00 noon for this job opportunity in Kenya.
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