Siaya County Agriculture Engineer - Mechanisation Extension Jobs in Kenya

Siaya County Agriculture Engineer - Mechanisation Extension Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing an efficient and timely mechanization extension service;

Developing an appropriate technology curriculum for farmers and extension staff concerning machinery servicing, calibration, maintenance and application, land preparation techniques, crop harvesting and use of other appropriate tools and equipment;

Organization and implementation of mechanization extension programmes related to farm power, farm mechanization, mechanized soil and water conservation service and other related land development services;

Mobilizing and sensitizing stakeholders on the need for inventorying of all machines and equipment available for private contracting;

Organizing courses, field demonstrations on improved mechanization practices and technologies, advising farmers on most appropriate machinery and soil and water conservation structures;

Liaising with extension officers on organizing mechanization extension courses in the mandate area;

Promotion of exploitation of the existing potential for agricultural development in the catchment areas;

Conducting survey and maintaining up to date records of machinery and equipment inventories and applications in the catchment districts in liaison with relevant SCAO;

Participating in Ploughing contests;

Preparing work plans and budgets; and

Compilation of periodic reports.

Requirements for

Appointment

Kenyan Citizen

Must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in a field of Agricultural Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Must be registered as a graduate Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

Must be in possession of current certificate of good standing from Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

Having at least 1-year experience in farmer training and/or curriculum development will be an added advantage

Certification in computer applications.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Siaya County Agriculture Engineer - Mechanisation Extension Jobs in Kenya

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