V/NO. 041/2023: ASSISTANT LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION OFFICER II (APICULTURE) J/G ‘J’ (4 POSTS)
Duties and
responsibilities
- Carrying
out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;
- Accompanying
extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;
- 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;
- Advising
farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment;
- Preparing
field days and agricultural shows to disseminate 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, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels,
donkeys breeding, fodder production and conservation, value addition to
livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal
husbandry interventions; and
- Any
other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- Served
in the grade of Assistant Livestock Production Officer III for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
- Diploma
in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Health and Production,
Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal
Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural
Resource Management from a recognized institution;
- Certificate
in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated
merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results
How to Apply
Qualified and interested
applicants should visit our portal: www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for
online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their
applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of
academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3)
referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary /
C.E.O. Tana River County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 181 – 70101 HOLA
Applications should be received on or before 28th April, 2023 at 12:00am.
All applicants MUST comply with
the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
i.e. be in possession of
valid clearance certificates from HELB,
KRA, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct) & Credit Reference Bureau
(CRB).
Kindly note that only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
Tana River County Public
Service Board is a credible government institution and therefore all its
recruitments are devoid of any payments. You are hereby advised not to
entertain fraudsters purporting to be employees of the Board promising to
assist you have your appointment letter processed at a fee.
The County Government of Tana River is an Equal
Opportunity Employer; Women, the Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
