County Director Of Livestock Production Job, County Government Jobs In Kenya October,
The County Government of Vihiga is seeking to recruit highly transformative and dynamic self-driven individuals with a highly degree of integrity, result oriented, demonstrable professionalism, competence and impeccable capability to fill the following positions within its staff establishment.
County Director Of Livestock Production-Job Group R (1 Post)
Responsibilities
- Head of the livestock production services
- Coordination of the livestock production activities in the county
- Supervise the staff and manage their welfare
- Sign performance contract with the staff and carry out appraisal at the end of the financial
- Prepare Annual financial budget and work plans
- Offer technical advice and ensure implementation on livestock production activities
- Carry out the implementation and monitoring of livestock production project and programmes
- Backstopping of farmers trainings on livestock production
- Compile county quarterly and annual reports
- To ensure preparation of livestock production farm structures plans and ensure they are available on
- Liaison with other stakeholders to ensure livestock production breeding programme are properly implemented
- Participation in initiation of livestock production policies and implementation of passed
- Partners with other stakeholders to disseminate research findings and ensure new innovations are adopted by our
- Report and directly answerable to the Chief Officer on matters concerning livestock production
- Ensure there are adequate livestock feeds through establishments and conservation.
- To link farmers to markets and credit
- Ensure extension field activities are facilitated
- To promote value addition of livestock enterprise
Qualifications
- Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Livestock Production Job Group Q for a minimum period of three(3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public Service for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science,Animal Production, Apiculture, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Master’s degree in any of the following discipline’s: (Mandatory)- Animal Science, Animal Production,Apiculture, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Certificate in strategic leadership development lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 26th day of October 2020
SECRETARY/CEO VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI