Agricultural Officer- 2 Posts at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

Job Description The county has a rich history and folklore that makes it a favourite for cultural tourism. It was originally known as Chich Onuno (Onuno’s market) but it was renamed to Homa Bay by colonialists in because it was overlooking the then Huma Hills in Karachuonyo. Visitors from overseas pronounced Huma as ‘Homa’ and the residents adopted the name Homa Bay. Administratively, Homa Bay County has eight constituencies which also serve as Sub County administrative Units- Mbita, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay Town, Rangwe, Karachuonyo, Kabondo, Kasipul and Suba.Duties and Responsibilities An officer at this level will be deployed in the sub county to coordinate activities in one of the following areas;Undertaking crop production,Assisting in land development,Undertaking agricultural extension and project management,Managing information desk within the sub county.Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications Must be a Kenyan CitizenHold a Bachelor of science degree in any of the following fields; Food science, Home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural extension and Education from a recognized institutionHave excellent interpersonal skillsIntegrity ClearanceSuccessful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University.