Livestock Production Officers (5 Posts) at Mandera County Government

REF MCPSB /MOL/2022/03/02

Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of the implementation of livestock development policies in the county;
• Management of the sub county livestock offices;
• Coordination of extension activities including field days, field demonstration and drainage in the sub county;
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of sub county work plans and budgets;
• Coordinate the preparation of sub county periodic reports (livestock);
• Promote and Coordinate collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of Livestock services in the sub county;
• Monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes in the sub county;
• Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forum, workshops, seminar and meetings;
• Provide technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing and value addition;
• Implementing livestock policies, projects and programmes in the sub county; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution; and
• At least two (2) years relevant work experience;
• Possess good Oral and written communication skills;
• Be a Member of a recognized professional body relating to Livestock Production or animal Health;
• Be a Team Player, Positive Change Manager and Result Oriented Personality;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.