Deputy Director of Livestock Production at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Coordinating extension activities which included field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm field visits,
• Participate in development of public/private initiatives;
• Preparing technical information on animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching;
• Promoting economic livestock farming;
• Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows;
• Researching, inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
• Developing livestock production programmes/projects;
• Preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans; establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
• Coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
• Overseeing extension activities; overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes;
• Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and
• Participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this post, one must have;

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science and Production, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural  Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science and Production, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.