Job Description
Livestock Production Officer, Job Group âKâ- 5 posts (Advert No. 5/2022)
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade into the Livestock Production Officers' cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed at sub county or ward level and will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior Officer.
Duties and responsibilities will include
i) Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching and to promote economic livestock farming.
ii) Assisting in organizing extension activities including field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.
iii) Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must
i) Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii) Have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science/Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management/ Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Health and Management from a recognized Institution in Kenya.