Vacancy title:
Assistant Director of Livestock Production
Jobs at:
County Government of KakamegaDeadline of this Job:
16 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer shall be the head of technical sections in poultry, apiculture, pig production, rabbit production, feed production and research liaison Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
• Organizing technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows;
• Guiding the preparation of technical papers and reports for professional forums;
• Providing technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing and apiculture;
• Promoting economic livestock farming;
• Organizing extension activities which include field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
• Participating in collaborative research activities;
• Analyzing livestock inputs and products samples;
• Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures;
• Organizing the preparation of agribusiness, farm plans; and
• Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programs. Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
• Served in the grade of Principal livestock Production Officer, Job Group CPSB 06/’N’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Sciences, Animal production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Agribusiness, Food science and Technology, Agriculture and home Economics, Range management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock /Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal breeding and Genetics or Animal Nutrition from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range management, Natural Resources
• Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension
• from a recognized institution; and Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing livestock Production Policy
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form. 2. ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: - The Officer’s Payroll Number;
• Date of first appointment;
• Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
• Substantive designation and Job Group.
• During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of
• appointment/promotion to the current grade.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with
• Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• KCPSB INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL POSITIONS IN THE COUNTY PUBLIC SEVICE - AUGUST, 2022
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• How To Apply
• All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 16th August, 2022 at 11.59 P.M. N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
• Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false
• information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified. PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are; email address
• cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and phone number 0713852573 ONLY
All Jobs
Join a Focused Community on job search to uncover both advertised and non-advertised jobs that you may not be aware of. A jobs WhatsApp Group Community can ensure that you know the opportunities happening around you and a jobs Facebook Group Community provides an opportunity to discuss with employers who need to fill urgent position. Click the links to join. You can view previously sent Email Alerts here incase you missed them and Subscribe so that you never miss out.