County Public Service Board of Nyandarua Director of Livestock Production Jobs in Kenya

County Public Service Board of Nyandarua Director of Livestock Production Jobs in Kenya


Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Experience of at least 12 years in Livestock Production;

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resources Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution;

  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, Animal
    Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Agriculture and Home Economics,
    Natural Resources Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy
    Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal Breeding and Genetics or Animal Nutrition from a recognized institution;

  • Certificate in Strategic Leadership development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;

  • Certificate in computer applications; and

  • Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of Livestock Production services.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning, directing, controlling and coordinating livestock development
    policies and programmes in range management, animal production and breeding, apiculture, emerging livestock and livestock extension services, livestock marketing, agribusiness, value-addition and quality assurance for
    livestock inputs, equipment, products and by-products;

  • Promoting and coordinating livestock development programmes;

  • Setting
    the agenda for research on livestock development;

  • Collaborating with stakeholders on policy and legal matters affecting livestock sub-sector;

  • Participating in the formulation and implementation of livestock bilateral/multilateral agreements and national and sectoral livestock policies;

  • Developing marketing policies for both domestic and export markets on livestock, emerging livestock, their products and by-products;

  • Researching, innovating, and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;

  • Overseeing monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes/projects;

  • Preparing and presenting technical papers and reports during professional for a and symposia;

  • Liaising with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;

  • Ensuring safe custody and security of livestock information management systems;

  • Overseeing staff capacity building and technical training institutions; and

  • Initiating and participating in development of public/private partnerships.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; County Public Service Board of Nyandarua Director of Livestock Production Jobs in Kenya

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