Chief Agricultural Officer at Laikipia County Government

Duties and responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed at the Sub-County Headquarters as a subject matter Specialist to coordinate Gender and Home management; Land Development and Environmental Management; Crop Development; Projects Monitoring and Evaluation; Extension, Research Liaison and Training; or Promotion and development of Agribusiness activities. Specific duties will entail compilation of field reports, Organizing and facilitating training programmes in liaison with relevant institutions and agencies and maintain data for effective decision making

Requirement for appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• Served in the grade of Senior Agricultural Officer in the Public Service for at least three [3] years;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture ,Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension and Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four [4] weeks from recognized Institution;
• A Certificate in Computer application and
• Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results