Assistant Director, Agriculture at Machakos County Public Service Board

MCPSB/05/2023/184

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Organizing Technical workshops, seminars, and Agricultural shows
• Guiding the preparation of technical papers and reports for professional forums
• Providing technical advice and information on Good Agricultural Practices
• Promoting economic crop farming
• Organizing extension activities which include; field days, field demonstrations, and farm visits
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of Agricultural programmes;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Twelve (12) years of working experience under relevant position in Public Service or Private Sector of which three (3) must be in managerial position,
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.