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

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing an efficient and timely mechanization extension service;
• Developing an appropriate technology curriculum for farmers and extension staff concerning machinery servicing, calibration, maintenance and application, land preparation techniques, crop harvesting and use of other appropriate tools and equipment;
• Organization and implementation of mechanization extension programmes related to farm power, farm mechanization, mechanized soil and water conservation service and other related land development services;
• Mobilizing and sensitizing stakeholders on the need for inventorying of all machines and equipment available for private contracting;
• Organizing courses, field demonstrations on improved mechanization practices and technologies, advising farmers on most appropriate machinery and soil and water conservation structures;
• Liaising with extension officers on organizing mechanization extension courses in the mandate area;
• Promotion of exploitation of the existing potential for agricultural development in the catchment areas;
• Conducting survey and maintaining up to date records of machinery and equipment inventories and applications in the catchment districts in liaison with relevant SCAO;
• Participating in Ploughing contests;
• Preparing work plans and budgets; and
• Compilation of periodic reports.

Requirements for Appointment
• Kenyan Citizen
• Must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in a field of Agricultural Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered as a graduate Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must be in possession of current certificate of good standing from Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Having at least 1-year experience in farmer training and/or curriculum development will be an added advantage
• Certification in computer applications.


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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