Agricultural Officer I (Agribusiness Officer) job at Siaya County Government
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Vacancy title:
Agricultural Officer I (Agribusiness Officer)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Agribusiness ]

Jobs at:

Siaya County Government

Deadline of this Job:
31 December 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Siaya , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordination of Agribusiness and market development;
• Coordinate agricultural business planning and entrepreneurship development;
• Formulate and advise on strategies for value addition;
• Develop strategies to promote investment in economically viable agro-industries;
• Develop the capacity of farmers associations to identify sustainable agro-based economic opportunities;
• Coordinate documentation and dissemination of information on agricultural inputs;
• Collect, analyze and disseminate market information;
• Promote development of commodity value chains;
• Develop business plans and models in ago industry and value addition enterprises;
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in agricultural market infrastructure;
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in development of farmer friendly credit products;
• Promote use of appropriate quality inputs and collaborate with regulatory institutions involved in farm input quality control;
• Follow up and backstopping on agribusiness related activities;
• Preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets related to agribusiness; Coordinate the organization of field days, exhibition, shows and trade fairs;
• Prepare periodic reports in agribusiness.

Requirements for Appointment
• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Agribusiness/Agriculture/Agriculture Economics/ Agriculture Extension/ Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are expected to present the following additional documents during interviews for purpose of complying with the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Tax compliance certificates
Clearance from HELB where necessary
Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission
Clearance from the CRB.
Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

PLEASE NOTE
ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the application form with position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Courier and Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Board’s office at Ardhi House 1st floor, Bondo.
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website and send to

The Secretary/CEO
Siaya County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 390-40601,
BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke 
So as to reach the Board on or before 31st December 2022 at 4:00pm


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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 31 December 2022
Duty Station: Siaya
Posted: 20-12-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-12-2066
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