7 Agricultural Officers Jobs in Kenya

Title : AGRICULTURAL OFFICER JG “K” SEVEN (7) POSTS

Category: Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Type: contract
Location: Baringo
Remuneration: As per SRC
Posted : Feb 10th, 2023
Close date: Mar 3rd, 2023

Responsibilities

  • Implementation of agriculture strategic plan, objectives and policy framework in the sub county
  • Providing technical support to farmers
  • Coordinating capacity building of farmers for maximum production
  • Coordination of Crops development and food security, Agri-Nutrition, Engineering, Extension, Research and Training, Agribusiness and Projects Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Implementation of Agricultural projects
  • Participate in projects budgeting (Public participation)
  • Prudent financial management of project funds

  • Effective and timeliness execution of extension duties
  • Compilation of field reports
  • Participation in assessments and surveys
  • Critical analysis of field reports for decision making
  • Dissemination of reports to other staff and stakeholders
  • Implement any other relevant county/sub-county activities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in (Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Education and Extension, Agricultural engineering, Natural Resource Management and any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya.
  • Must have at least 2 years’ experience in similar work
  • Computer literate with knowledge on related Computer packages
  • Possess Proposal development skills,
  • Good Communication skills,
  • Report writing skills
  • To have resource mobilization skills

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.

The application should be contained in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for on top of the envelop and submitted (hand delivered or by post), to the undersigned on or before 3rd March 2023 at 5.00 p.m.

  THE SECRETARY /CEO

  BARINGO COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

  MWALIMU PLAZA – 2nd FLOOR

  P.O BOX 585- 30400

   KABARNET

NOTE;

  • Applicants are required to indicate their County, Sub -County, Ward and Location of residence.
  • Baringo County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, and Persons Living with Disability are encouraged to apply.
  • Baringo County Public Service Board does not use agents or charge any fee at any stage of recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channel is: secretary.bcpsb@baringo.go.ke
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • To meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya, successful candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from the following institutions;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Ethics and Anti- corruption commission
  • Directorate of criminal investigation
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Credit Reference Bureau