Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vacancies in the Department of Livestock And Fisheries

2. Ref No. CPSB/TTC/052/2022

Position: Director Livestock Production And Fisheries JOB GROUP CPSB 03

Number of Posts: One (1) Post
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract
Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission

Duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.
2. Participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation. Preparing technical information in Animal Production, Livestock Marketing, Range Management, Apiculture, Fisheries and Ranching.
3. Promoting and supporting Livestock & Fisheries market access initiatives. Promoting economic Livestock farming.

4. Resourcing in technical workshops and seminars.
5. Researching, inventing and advising on livestock & Fisheries production technologies and techniques.
6. Developing livestock production& Fisheries programmes/projects.
7. Preparing agribusiness, Ranches & farm plans and Fisheries & Aquaculture Development Establishing linkages with Research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production & Fisheries Development matters.
8. Coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources.
9. Overseeing extension activities.
10. Overseeing the implementation of livestock & Fisheries information management systems.
11. Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock & Fisheries programmes.
12. Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia.
13. Participating in formulation of livestock & Fisheries Bi- lateral/multilateral agreements.

Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Must have Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Livestock Production or seven (7) years' experience in private sector, three (3) years' of which must have been in a senior management level in an institution either in public or private sector:
3. Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science, and Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultura1 Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution;
4. Master's Degree in any relevant disciplines will be an added advantage;
5. Must be computer literate;
6. Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing Livestock Production services; and,
7. Experience in implementing Fisheries & Aquaculture Development will be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All applications should be addressed and delivered to:
The Secretary/CEO County Public Service Board
Private Bag VOI
OR

Hand delivered at the at the County Public Service Board offices in Voi; located opposite Dan Mwanzo Hall, along the Moi County Referral Hospital and River Jordan Medical Centre.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Candidates MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for by quoting the vacancy reference number.
2. Candidates MUST attach a clear copy of their national identity card or valid passport.
3. The applications with copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday, 13th January 2023.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. Youth, women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
6. Candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.

Warning: Beware of fraudsters! The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board does not charge any fees for purposes of processing applications or facilitating interviews. In case of people soliciting for bribes, the same should be reported to the nearest police station.

The Board’s official telephone number remains 0710988455.

SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

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