Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

An officer at this level will be deployed in a division to be in-charge of an agricultural project implementation area or as a training coordinator/Farm Manager in an Agricultural Training Centre (ATC). Specific duties will involve overseeing the implementation of project work plans and preparation and execution of training programmes. As a Farm Manager the officer will be required to prepare and execute farm plans to ensure efficient running of the farm.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served in the grade of Assistant Agricultural Officer I/chief agricultural assistant or in a relevant and comparable position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food. Technology, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Method of Application

Applications complete with a detailed resume, a copy of the National Identity card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should be emailed to: careers@laikipia.go.ke

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS

• To be considered, your application must be received on or before 30th January 2023.
• Application and all other attachments should be sent as ONE PDF document of not more than 5 MBs.
• ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during the interview.
• Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number indicated above and does not charge any fee at any of the recruitment stages.
• Any form of Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Laikipia County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Persons with disability, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply