Assistant Livestock Production Officer III - 2 Posts at Kwale County Government

Job Summary:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and information, collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and information, collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Animal Health and Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management, Natural Resource Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.