County Government of Kakamega Livestock Production Officer Jobs Kenya

County Government of Kakamega Livestock Production Officer Jobs Kenya


Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County
Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:-

This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders.

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing livestock technical information;
  • Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, apiculture;
  • Promoting economic livestock farming;
  • Participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field
    demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
  • Participating in collaborative research activities;
  • Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis;
  • Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of Livestock housing and
    structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross
    margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation;
  • Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, mating programmes, fodder production and conservation, value
    addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging Livestock Programmes and other animal
    husbandry practices;
  • Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.
  • Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, candidates must:-

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science, Animal Production,
    Dairy Technology from a recognized University; and
  • Have a Certificate in Computer Applications
    from a recognized institution.
  • Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

    How to Apply

  • Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents to:

    THE SECRETARY/CEO
    COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
    P.O. BOX 458-50100
    KAKAMEGA


  • The position applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
  • Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application.
  • Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the County Public Service Board’s Reception located at Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor on or before 2nd January, 2019
  • County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Persons with Disabilities and Women are encouraged to apply.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Kakamega Livestock Production Officer Jobs Kenya

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