Background

The Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board recruits on merit, in an open and accountable process that reflects the face of the county.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production; accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training; participating in field days and agricultural shows to 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.

Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have: -

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal science, Agribusiness, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or Range /Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

• Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production
• Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training
• Participating in field days and agricultural shows to 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
• Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment

• Computer applications

• Diploma in Animal Production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal science, Agribusiness, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or Range /Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution