Cotton Development Assistant II Job in Kenya


Cotton Development Authority, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture mandated to promote, regulate and coordinate cotton industry in Kenya is looking for suitably qualified candidate, who is below 45 years of age to fill the following position.
 
Job Ref: CDA/II
 

Job Title: Cotton Development Assistant II
 
Scale: CODA 5 (1 Post)
 
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,323 – 37,275 P.M.
 
The Officer will be responsible to Zonal Coordinator.
 
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
 
(i) Assisting farmers in undertaking crop production and Performance surveys;
 
(ii) Generation of data on: planting and harvesting, pesticide records, yield expectations and weather conditions;
 
(iii) Training farmers on produce quality and market requirements;
 
(iv) Collecting data on produce delivery by farmers, farmers groups and volumes;
 
(v) Assist in planning and establishment of buying centres;
 
(vi) Coordination of Land Development; Environment Management; Crop Development and Research Liaison and Training;
 
(vii) Promotion and development of Agribusiness activities and
 
(Viii) Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
 
Requirements for appointment:
 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
 
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education minimum grade C (plain) or equivalent qualification;
 
ii. A Diploma in Agriculture related discipline from a recognized Institution; and
 
iii. Certificate in computer applications.
 
Applications quoting the Job reference on the envelope and enclosing a detailed CV; copies of academic and professional certificates; ID card and other testimonials should be addressed to:
 
The Chief Executive Officer
Cotton Development Authority
P. O. Box 66271 – 00800
Westlands-Nairobi
 
So as to reach him not later than Monday, 22nd October, 2012.
 
CODA is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.