Vacancy title:
Assistant Livestock Production Officer III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Animal Care, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Assistant Livestock Production Officer III Job Group 'H'

Responsibilities or duties

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. 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;
• collecting and collating livestock data and information;
• 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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in any of the following fields:- Animal Production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or Range/Natural Resource Management from a recognised Training Institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications.

Experience needed

This is an entry and training grade, implying limited to no prior experience is required beyond the educational qualifications.

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Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke

Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

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