Chief Livestock Production Officer at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have

• Served in the grade of Senior Livestock Production Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science, Animal Health and Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution and
• Demonstrated competence and ability in work performance and results.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Participating in organizing technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows
• Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums,
• Maintaining the livestock database
• Coordinating range planning, management and conservation, ensuring provision of holding grounds services to the livestock traders
• Providing technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching
• Promoting economic livestock farming
• Organizing extension activities which include field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits, participating in collaborative research activities
• Analyzing livestock inputs and products samples