100 JOB VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION KENYA

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VACANCIES IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROP DEVELOPMENT

AGRICULTURAL OFFICER – THIRTY (30) POSTS V/No. 6/2019

Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35,400 – Ksh.46,230 p.m. (Job Group ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: 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 university in Kenya;

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will include: –
(i) undertaking desk reviews for policy formulation and development and participating in stakeholder validation forums;
(ii) providing support to units and subdivisions in the development of strategies, policies and legal instruments as well as bilateral and regional agreements for enhanced external relations;
(iii) collaborating with Counties on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues for trade promotion and capacity building.
(iv) collecting, analyzing and disseminating market information to the Public for informed decision making in Agribusiness and related services;
(v) establishing input requirements and preparing annual projections;
(vi) participating in exhibitions, agricultural trade fairs, conferences and meetings for information sharing;
(vii) coordinating market information from urban centers in all counties and; capacity building of enumerators to support the National Market Information system; and
(viii) collecting data and training of county staff in surveillance and management of trans-boundary pests.

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK

VETERINARY OFFICER – TWENTY-THREE (23) POSTS – V/No.7/2019

Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.40,410– Ksh.50810 p.m. (Job Group ‘L’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
(i) be in possession of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be deployed in training institutions, vet labs, veterinary production farms, border points or zoological and efficacy training centers. He/she will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities include:
(i) undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations, participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes;
(ii) treating sick animals,
(iii) advising on good veterinary practices,
(iv) collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets.
(v) advising on animal breeding and welfare; and
(vi) undertaking postmortem examination and other diagnostic tests.

LECTURER II – THIRTY (30) POSTS – V/No. 8 /2019

Three (3) years contract (Renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35,400– Ksh.46,230 p.m. (Job Group ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields:- Animal Production, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Range Management, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management,
Leather Technology, Animal Health Management, Human Ecology, Education (Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/Physics/Sociology/Community
Development/Psychology/Home Economics), Agricultural Extension Education, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Natural Resource Management,

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Our Vision
“To be the lead service commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service”.

Our Mission
“To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals”.

VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:
(i) Online through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
OR
(ii) by completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION HOUSE
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
Please Note:
(i) Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 23rd April 2019 (Latest 5.00PM)