Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating extension activities which included field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm field visits,
Participate in development of public/private initiatives;
Preparing technical information on animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching;
Promoting economic livestock farming;
Resourcing in technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows;
Researching, inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques;
Developing livestock production programmes/projects;
Preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans; establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters;
Coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
Overseeing extension activities; overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes;
Preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and
Participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.
Requirements for Appointment
Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, two (2) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Livestock Production officer and above or in a comparable position in the wider public service;
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science and Production, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource 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 and Production, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution;
Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Computer Applications; and
Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.