Deputy Director of Livestock Production at County Government of Kakamega

Job Detail

Job ID 3313
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 2 Years
Gender Both
Industry Government
Qualifications Diploma/Degree
State Kakamega
City Kakamega

Job Description

Deputy Director of Livestock Production

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.

Method of Application

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, who are interested in the above positions MUST clearly indicate on the application form: –
- The Officer’s Payroll Number;
- Date of first appointment; and
- Substantive designation and Job Group.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply; and
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the Application for Employment Form KAKCPSB2A downloaded from our county website www.kakamega.go.ke

Applicants should submit their applications together with COPIES of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identification Card or Passport and any other supporting documents. Kakamega County residents are required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application form.

Please note that applications with the position applied for clearly indicated on top of the envelope, should be HAND DELIVERED or sent through COURIER to the County Public Service Board’s Registry Offices located at the Regional Commissioner’s Office, Block ‘B’ – 2 nd Floor on or before Friday, 1st August, 2025 at 5.00pm and addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
KAKAMEGA

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