Vacancy title:
Chief Assistant Agricultural Officer
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
An Officer at this level will be deployed as a Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) in a Sub County or to head a Sub County. Specific duties as a Sub County as a Sub County SMS will entail: -
• Coordination of any of the following Programmes:
• Gender and Home management; Land Development and Environmental Management; Crop Development;
• Projects Monitoring and Evaluation; Extension, Research Liaison and Training; or Promotion and
• Development of Agribusiness activities.
• As head of a Ward, the officer will coordinate and supervise all agricultural activities in the Ward. Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have; -
• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• A Diploma in any of the following fields; Agriculture, Food Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Agricultural Education, Horticulture or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Postgraduate 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
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