Assistant Livestock Production Officer III – Job Group- Scale -H

For appointment to this grade, a candidate to this grade must have: –
(i)Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Health and Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm management, Apiculture, Range Management and Natural resource management from a recognized institution; and
(ii)Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities;
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- carrying out practical demonstrations relating to Livestock Production; Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training; participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information; collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning; participating in collaborative research activities; collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.