Agricultural Officer
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed in Sub-County or ATC to coordinate agricultural activities one of the following areas;
- Sub county matter specialist
- Farm Manager or principal at the ATC
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Degree [Bsc] in any of the following fields:
- Food Science
- Home Economics
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Agriculture Economics
- Natural Resource Management
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture Extension
- Agriculture Education or
- Any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Assistant Agricultural Officer (16 Positions)
Duties and responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed in a ward or ATC to coordinate agricultural activities one of the following areas;
- Ward Agricultural officer (WAO)
- Farm Manager at the ATC
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a certificate or a Diploma [DIP.] in any of the following fields:
- Food Science
- Home Economics.
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Agriculture Economics
- Natural Resource Management
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture Extension
- Agriculture Education or
- Any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Tractor Operators/Drivers – 6 Positions
Duties and responsibilities
An operator of this grade will be deployed to operate or drive a farm tractor at any ward in the county or at AMS
- Driving/operating assigned plant/tractors.
- Cary out routine checks on plants cooling system, oil, electrical and breaking systems
- Detect and Report any plant defects/malfunction of the tractor/plant assigned.
- Maintain plants work daily works tickets
- Ensure security of the assigned plants/Tractors on and off road
- Ploughing of designated areas
- Operating heavy earth moving equipment of different rating as authorized
- Any other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisors
Requirements for appointment
- A valid driving license with classes A, B, C and D
- A valid certificate of secondary education means grade D and above or equivalent qualification from recognized institution
- Attended a first AID certificate lasting not less than 1 week at St. john Ambulance or institute of highway and building technology or any other recognized institution
- At least two years (2) driving/operating experience
- A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police and
- Age – Not more 45yrs old
Drivers III – 2 Positions
Duties and responsibilities
- A driver of this grade will be deployed to drive a departmental at the county or at AMS
- Driving assigned vehicles.
- Cary out routine checks on plants cooling system, oil, electrical and breaking systems
- Detect and Report any plant defects/malfunction of the vehicle assigned.
- Maintain plants work daily works tickets
- Ensure security of the assigned vehicles on and off road
- Driving vehicle on designated areas
- Any other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisors
Requirements for appointment
- A valid driving license with classes A,B,C and E
- A valid certificate of secondary education mean grade D and above or equivalent qualification from recognized institution
- Attended a first AID certificate lasting not less than 1 week at St. john Ambulance or institute of highway and building technology or any other recognized institution
- At least two years (2) driving/operating experience
- A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police and
- Age – Not more 45yrs old
Livestock Production Assistant 11
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail collecting data and information, doing extension work during farm visits and farmer trainings, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and carrying out practical demonstrations on livestock production technologies and techniques.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTS
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have either of the below listed Certificate from a recognized institution
- Animal Health and Production
- Dairy Technology
- Animal science/Production
- Apiculture
- Range management
- General Agriculture: and further, a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
Assistant Livestock Production Officers 111
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying out practical demonstration relating to livestock production, accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training, participating in field days and agricultural shows that disseminate livestock production technologies and information, collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning, participating in collaborative research activities, collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis, and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipments.
Requirements for Appointments
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have either of the below listed Diploma
- Certificate from a recognized institution
- Animal Health and Production
- Animal husbandry
- Dairy Science and Technology
- Agribusiness
- Animal science/Production
- Apiculture
- Farm management
- Range management
- Natural Resource management
- General Agriculture
Livestock Production Officer (I Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail carrying:- 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 , implementing livestock production programmes/projects and capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.
Requirements for appointments
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have either of the below listed Bachelors Degree
- Certificate from a recognized institution
- Animal Health and Production
- Agriculture
- Food Science and Technology
- Animal husbandry
- Dairy Science and Technology
- Agribusiness
- Animal science/Production
- Apiculture
- Farm management
- Range management
- Natural Resource management
- Livestock/Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education and Extension
Animal Health Assistant II (4 Positions)
Duties and Responsibilities
This entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting; demonstrating on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting; carrying out vaccination; and undertaking closed castration, dehorning, de-worming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- certificate lasting not less than two (2) years in any of the following disciplines: -Animal Health Environmental Health, Animal Health and Production from a recognized institution:
- Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
Assistant Animal Health Officer III
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. ‘Duties and responsibilities will entail:- participating in animal health field demonstrations and agricultural shows; participating in sample collection and dispatch; inspecting livestock stock routes; and collecting data and writing technical reports; demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite’ control techniques such as dipping, spraying and dusting; carrying out vaccination, closed castration, dehorning, eartagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, debeaking and hoof trimming;carrying out simple treatment of animals; participating in disease search and reporting; keeping records on animal breeding, animal health, milk production,dipping data; and maintaining dairy units.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must:-
- Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines.- Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Environmental Health, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Poultry Science, Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology or Animal Husbandry from a recognized institution;
- Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
- Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
- Have shown ability and demonstrated merit in work performance and results.
Animal Health Officer
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:-
- have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Health Management; Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Livestock Economics or Health Extension from a recognized institution;
- be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
- have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
Assistant Leather Development Officer III
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An Officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: developing simple tannery layout plans under the guidance of a senior Officer , demonstrating to traders the proper methods of washing , fleshing, trimming, lacing, suspending and preservation of hides and skins , participating in setting designing and overseeing the construction of suitable hides and skins premises and stores, participating in field days ,barazas and workshops to advise livestock farmers on the proper methods of handling domestic animals for production of quality hides and skins , and demonstrating to skins flayers and traders on appropriate methods of flaying cleaning and storage of hides and skins.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Diploma in any of the following fields- Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Leather Goods Design and Development from a recognized institution.
OR
- Diploma in Animal Health or Environmental Resource Management/Science, plus a two years Certificate in Hides and skins Improvement or Leather Technology, and
- Certificate in Computer application from a recognized Institution.
Fisheries Officers (2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development and management of Fisheries Sector in Kwale County.
- Provision of fisheries extension services.
- Receiving, compilation, analysis of fisheries related statistical data and preparation of reports.
- Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries resources
- Conducting of fisheries extension activities-capture fisheries, aquaculture /mariculture development
- Inspection of fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms,
- Assisting in promotion of fish marketing and value addition
- Ready for any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for appointment:
- Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Fisheries, Biological Science, Zoology, Natural resource management, Environmental sciences or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in computer application will be an added advantage
Village Administrator (Re-advertisement)
Vacancy Number 14/2021/KCPSB
Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinating, managing and supervising the general administrative functions in village level;
- Assists in dissemination and implementation of policies and development plans as stated in annual work plan and approved budget at village unit
- Assists in developing and implementing county government activities to empower the community
- Manage the administrative capacity for the effective exercise of the functions and powers and participate in governance at the local level.
- Maintain infrastructure and facilities of public services within the village unit
- Monitoring and evaluation of county projects at village unit
- Ensure effective service delivery within the village unit
- Coordinate development activities through citizen participation to empower the community
- Exercise any functions and powers delegated by County Public Service and Administration through his/her immediate supervisors i.e. Ward Administrator and Sub county Administrator
- Give alerts and assist in responding on emergencies and disasters whenever they occur;
- Act as representative of the office of the Governor at all social gatherings and other meetings within the village unit.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration; Business Administration Management, Community Development or any other Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
- Must be a resident of the Village Unit
- Working experience of not less than three years
Method of Application
All applications should be submitted on or before 30TH December 2022 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand side the category (position) which they fall and
addressed to:-
The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE
Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
Applicants must attach copies the following documents: –
- National Identity Card
- Academic and professional certificates
- Leaving certificates and other testimonials
All applicants MUST fill an online self-declaration form from Ethic and Anti-Corruption Commission using this link https://adili.eacc.go.ke/checker . In case of any clarification, you can contact [email protected] or Tel No. 0724267330.
Women and People with disability are encouraged to apply
