Assistant Livestock Production Officer III (MCPSB/10/2024/266) JG - H

Terms of Service: (P&P)

a)          Duties and Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

i.            Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;

ii.          Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;

iii.        Participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information;

iv.         Collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;

v.          Participating in collaborative research activities;

vi.         Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis; and

vii.       Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment's.

b)         For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

i.          Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health and Production, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution; and

ii.          Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Applications must be received on or before 25th October 2024 by 5:00 P.M. Any applications tendered later than the above date and time will not be able to upload.

County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS