Principal Agricultural Officer job at Narok County Public Service Board

Vacancy title:
Principal Agricultural Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ]

Jobs at:

Narok County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
20 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Narok , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -collecting and analyzing agriculture crop data for the development and review of county agricultural policies, strategies and standards; packaging and dissemination of new and existing agricultural technologies; undertaking surveillance and control of trans-boundary and emerging crop pests, diseases and invasive species; monitoring crop, food and nutritional security situation; training agricultural stakeholders; and preparing reports.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural Officer for a minimum period Of three (3) years;
• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture; Agronomy; Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development; Agribusiness Management; Agribusiness; Agricultural Economics and Rural Development; Agricultural Extension and Education; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Resource Management; Agriculture and Extension; Agriculture and Home Economics; Agriculture and Human Ecology; Agriculture Economics; Crop Protection; Dry-land Resource Management; Dry-land Agriculture and Enterprise Development; Farm Management; Home Economics; Horticulture; Food Science and Technology or equivalent Qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Application for employment form serial number NRK-CPSB (2)2016 (REV. 2021).
Please note: Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form; ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. The Narok CPSB is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all Kenyans. Persons with Disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original and copies of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, KRA, HELB, EACC and CRB clearances and Certificate of good conduct during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Board on or before 20th February 2023 addressed to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
Narok County Public Service Board
NOOLMONGI BUILDING MAU- NAROK ROAD, NAROK TOWN
P.O Box 545-20500
NAROK



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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 February 2023  
Duty Station: Narok
Posted: 13-02-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-02-2065
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