Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION - FOUR (4) POSTS -V/NO. 166 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.102,860 – Ksh.172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
House Allowance: Ksh.20,000 – Ksh.50,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; -
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director
of Livestock Production, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the
wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines :- Animal Science, Animal
Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness,
Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/ Agricultural
Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a
university recognized institution; and
(iii) shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence
required in managing livestock production services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -
(i) coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows , field
demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
(ii) participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy
formulation; preparing technical information in animal production, livestock
marketing, range management , apiculture and ranching ; promoting economic
livestock farming;
(iii) resourcing in technical workshops and seminars ;
(iv) researching , inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and
techniques; developing livestock production programmes/projects; preparing
agribusiness, ranch and farm plans;
(v) establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock
production matters; coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
(vi) overseeing extension activities ;
(vii) overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
(viii) coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes; preparing
technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and
(ix) participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.