Livestock Production Officer- 4 Positions at Kericho County

Job Description

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VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into sub-locations. It covers an area of2, sq. km.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sub County Livestock Production Officer the duties and responsibilities will entail;- Preparing livestock technical information Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching; promoting economic livestock farming Participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits Participating in collaborative research activities Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, Poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding programmes, fodder Production and conservation, value addition to livestock Products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal Husbandry interventions Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must have: –

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Science, Animal Production, Livestock Production or Dairy Technology from a recognized Institution; Certificate in computer applications. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.