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  • Posted: Dec 21, 2023
    Deadline: Jan 23, 2024
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    Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga. The County’s population stands at 612,000.
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    Agriculture Officer II - 3 Posts

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements:-

    • Holder of at least a Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agroforestry and/or any other related field from a recognized institution;
    • Previous work experience in the ic.sector is an added advantage;
    • Be computer literate;
    • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on integrity.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Deployed as a Subject Matter Specialist at the Sub- County in charge of Crops Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development or Agribusiness Development, and reporting to the Sub-County Agricultural Officer;
    • Promotion and implementation of activities related to Crop Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development in the Sub -County;
    • Capacity building and backstopping on technologies related to Crop Development, Agrinutrition,Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development;
    • Implementation of programmes and projects on Crop Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development in the Sub-County;
    • Collating, analyzing, storing and disseminating Crops Development, Agrinutrition, Land Development and/or Agribusiness Development information;
    • Participating in field days, exhibitions and shows;
    • Preparation of work plans and budgets; Compilation of periodic technical reports;
    • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural extension services, programmes and projects in the Sub-County and;
    • Any other duty as may be prescribed by the Sub County Agriculture Officer from time to time.

    Method of Application

    The applicants should download the application for Employment form the official County Website, complete it and submit to the undersigned on or before Friday 23rd January, 2024 at 5pm.

    THE SECRETARY/CEO
    COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
    P.O. BOX 880-50300
    MARAGOLI
    QUEENS ARCADE BUILDING MBALE TOWN
    ALONG KISUMU KAKAMEGA ROAD

    Do not attach your ID card, Academic, Professional or any other documents to the application form

    County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to apply.
    County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free

    Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

    Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

    Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them

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