Agricultural Officer I (Agribusiness Officer) at Siaya County Government

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordination of Agribusiness and market development;
• Coordinate agricultural business planning and entrepreneurship development;
• Formulate and advise on strategies for value addition;
• Develop strategies to promote investment in economically viable agro-industries;
• Develop the capacity of farmers associations to identify sustainable agro-based economic opportunities;
• Coordinate documentation and dissemination of information on agricultural inputs;
• Collect, analyze and disseminate market information; 
• Promote development of commodity value chains;
• Develop business plans and models in ago industry and value addition enterprises;
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in agricultural market infrastructure;
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in development of farmer friendly credit products;
• Promote use of appropriate quality inputs and collaborate with regulatory institutions involved in farm input quality control;
• Follow up and backstopping on agribusiness related activities;
• Preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets related to agribusiness; Coordinate the organization of field days, exhibition, shows and trade fairs;
• Prepare periodic reports in agribusiness.

Requirements for Appointment 

• Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Agribusiness/Agriculture/Agriculture Economics/ Agriculture Extension/ Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution