Assistant Livestock Production Officer III at Wajir County Public Service Board

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Wajir invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position.

WCPSB/004/2021

No of Positions: 5

Duties and responsibilities

• Communicate to farmers livestock information and encourage farmers to adopt new, improved methods of livestock keeping
• Establish and organize field days, demonstration forums, workshops and training forums for farmers
• Liaising with stakeholders in training on specialized areas.
• Train famers, selected groups and community members on the various recommended livestock practices for improved livestock breeds
• Act as a link between the farmers and Research Institutions and stakeholders on information exchange and technology development and transfer
• Facilitate and participate in undertakings of on–farm research vii. Link farmers with sources of credit facilities
• Monitor livestock production activities in the extension unit and take part in the collection and documentation of data on livestock farmers

Requirements for appointment

• Diploma in Animal Production, Livestock Production, Veterinary, Dairy Science, or any related field
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Experience in community based livestock programs
• Outstanding administrative capability and professional competence in managing
  livestock production services.
• At least one (1) year work experience in a related field