Agricultural Officer - 11 Posts at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Plan and Oversee Production and Multiplication of Potato Seeds in the County’s Aeroponics, Hydroponics and Field Units;
•  Supervision of Casuals / Staff in the Seed Production Aeroponics, Hydroponic and Field Units;
•  Supervise Irrigation / Fertigation and Seeding, Hardening, Transplanting and Crop Husbandry;
•  Maintain high levels of Sanitation and Hygiene in the Seed Unit as per the requirements of KEPHIS and other National and International Certification Standards, the Facility has subscribed to;
•  Crop Pest and Disease Management;
•  Operate and Maintain Seed Unit Equipment;
•  Contribute to a Safe and Orderly Working Environment;
•  Maintain Proper Operations Records in the Unit;
•  Training and Linkage of Seed Unit with Seed Multipliers;
•  Participate in Seed Data Collection and Surveys;
•  Compilation of Period Reports;
•  Perform any other Lawful Duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

•  A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Horticulture, Agriculture, Agronomy or Seed Science and Technology from a recognized Institution;
•  Worked in a busy registered Commercial Seed Production Seed Production Farm/Unit, Plant
• Propagation Unit or Institution with emphasis on Hydroponic / Aeroponics Production
• Technologies for at least 2 years;
•  Must have experience in managing Aeroponics and Hydroponic Greenhouses;
•  Must have knowledge in Computerized Fertigation Systems; and
•  Good Record Keeping Skills.

Terms of Service:

• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC.