Deputy Director of Livestock Production at County Government of Kericho

Advert Number: KCPSB/2023/02  

Duties and responsibilities 

• An Officer at this grade will be deployed at the County Headquarters as subject matter specialist in charge of dairy development, Animal production, Marketing and Value addition. At the County the officer will deputise the County Director of Livestock Production. The specific duties will include: 
• Assist in planning and budgeting; coordination of county extension activities; organisation of shows and exhibition; 
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the County. 
• At the County the officer will also be responsible of work planning and budgeting, participation in policy development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects, control and coordination of activities; 
• Preparation of regular progress reports; maintenance of livestock data and records. 

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

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Livestock Production or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Masters of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:-Animal Science/Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management/Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Extension or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and 
• Shown merit in their field of specialization and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative ability; 
• Certificate in computer application skills.