Assistant Livestock Production Officer III – 3 Positions at Tana River County

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tana River County is one of the forty seven counties in the Republic of Kenya. The County takes its name from River Tana which is the longest river in Kenya. It is a County in the former Coast Province, Kenya with an area of 35,.8 square kilometers (13,.7 sq mi) and a population of , according to the census. Duties and responsibilities: – Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and 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, marked access and planning;Participating in collaborative research activities;Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis;Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipments; andAny other duties assigned by the supervisor. Requirements for appointment: – 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 or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution; andCertificate in computer application from a recognized institution.