Assistant Agriculture Officer III

Job Summary:


The County Public Service Board Wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons on permanent and pensionable terms to fill the following positions in the department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.


Duties And Responsibilities:


This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail;




• carrying out practical demonstration relating to crop production.


• accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training.


• participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate crops production technologies and information.


• collecting and collating crops data and information for gross margins.


• market access and planning.


• participating in collaborative research activities.


• collecting crops inputs and products samples for analysis.


• advising farmers on group formation.


• construction of farm structures and equipment



Qualifications:


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;




• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and,


• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.