Director of Livestock Production at Kitui County

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Livestock Production, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science and Production, Agriculture, 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, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural 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 application; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
2. Participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation;
3. Preparing technical information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching;
4. Promoting economic livestock farming;
5. Resourcing in technical workshops and seminars;
6. Researching, inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
7. Developing livestock production programmes/projects;
8. Preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans;
9. Establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
10. Coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
11. Overseeing extension activities;
12. Overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
13. Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes;
14. Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and
15. Participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multi-lateral agreements.