Job Description
AGRICULTURE TECHNICIAN I - (1 Post) CSG 11
Job Description
i. Coordinating the preparation of field sites;
ii. Maintaining and monitoring health of animals and crops;
iii. Participating in agricultural outreach activities;
iv. Supervising implementation of agriculture protocols, schedules, standard operating
procedures and informed consents;
v. Ensuring timely calibration and maintenance of agriculture equipment;
vi. Maintaining of agriculture assets inventory and updating database
vii. Participating in developing field data collection tools, protocols and standard
operating procedures;
viii. Compiling experimental data and its preliminary analysis;
ix. Maintaining Agricultural notebooks;
x. Preparing and submitting agriculture reports;
xi. Allocating duties and supervising field staff; and ensuring cleanliness of farm
implements.
Job Specification
For direct appointment or promotion to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Relevant experience for a minimum period of three (3) years Years in a comparable
institution or wider public service or private sector;
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines; General Agriculture; Agricultural
Extension and Community Development; Agriculture and Biotechnology; Animal
Production and Health Management; Animal Health Management; Agribusiness
Management and Marketing; Postharvest Technology; Dairy Technology;
Agricultural Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized
institution.
iii. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution