Job Description
REF: TUR/CPSB/015/2023/2024: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LIVESTOCK
PRODUCTION, JOB GROUP “P” TWO (2) POSTS
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows;
ii. Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums;
iii. Providing technical advice and information in animal production, Livestock marketing
range management, apiculture and ranching;
iv. Promoting economic livestock farming;
v. Coordinating extension activities which include field days, field demonstrations, farmers
field schools and farm visits;
vi. Researching, investing and advising on livestock production technologies and technologies;
vii. Initiating production programmes/ projects;
viii. Overseeing effective and efficient management of sheep and goat stations, livestock farms,
mobile pastoral training units, pastoral training centres or livestock improvement and
multiplication farms;
ix. Organizing the preparation of agribusiness ranch and farm plans;
x. Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programme;
xi. Collaborating with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production
matters;
xii. Perform any other duty assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
i. Served in any other comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor of Degree in any of the following discipline:- Animal Science, Animal
production, Agriculture apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range
Management, Natural Resources management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy
Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
iii. Masters of Degree in any of the following discipline:- Animal Science, Animal production,
Agriculture apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management,
Natural Resources management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or
Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
iv. Attended a Senior Management course (SMC) lasting not less than four weeks (4) in a
recognized institution;
v. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six
(6) weeks in a recognized institution;
vi. Certificate in computer applications
Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)