Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a rewarding career in the public sector? The County Government is offering multiple positions across various departments within the agriculture sector. If you have the necessary expertise and experience, this is your chance to make a meaningful contribution to the industry. Below are the details of the available positions:
1. Agricultural Officer, Job Group ‘K’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
The Agricultural Officer will be deployed at the sub-county or ward level to coordinate activities in one of the following areas:
- Crop Production
- Land Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Project Management
- Management of information desks within the division
2. Assistant Agriculture Officer III, Job Group ‘H’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 4
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
This is an entry and training-grade position. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting practical demonstrations in crop production
- Assisting extension teams in farm visits and farmer training
- Participating in field days and agricultural shows
- Collecting and collating crop data for market access and planning
- Engaging in collaborative research activities
- Collecting crop input and product samples for analysis
- Advising farmers on group formation and farm structure construction
3. Engineering Technologist III (Irrigation), Job Group ‘H’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
This is an entry and training-grade position. Responsibilities include:
- Inspecting the development of irrigation infrastructure
- Collecting baseline data for irrigation planning
- Organizing farmers’ meetings for irrigation technology development
- Training farmers on irrigation scheme management and resource mobilization
- Identifying sites for irrigation technology demonstration plots
4. Assistant Irrigation Engineer I
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying irrigation system sites within the county
- Designing and developing BQs for irrigation dams, pans, and pipelines
- Conducting feasibility tests for irrigation water and soil
- Calculating crop water requirements
- Any other related duties assigned
5. Assistant Livestock Production Officer III, Job Group ‘H’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
This is an entry and training-grade position. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting practical demonstrations on livestock production
- Assisting in farm visits and farmer training
- Participating in field days and agricultural shows
- Collecting and analyzing livestock data for planning
- Advising farmers on farm structure construction
6. Livestock Production Assistant II, Job Group ‘G’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
Responsibilities include:
- Collecting and analyzing livestock production data
- Assisting in farm visits and farmer training
- Conducting demonstrations on livestock production techniques
- Participating in field days and agricultural shows
7. Animal Health Assistant, Job Group ‘G’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture Department
Positions Available: 3
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
This is an entry and training-grade position. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting simple treatment of animals
- Participating in disease search and reporting
- Demonstrating milking techniques and external parasite control
- Administering vaccinations
- Performing minor procedures such as castration, dehorning, deworming, and hoof trimming
8. Veterinary Officer, Job Group ‘L’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Department
Positions Available: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
This is an entry and training-grade position. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination, and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
- Training stakeholders in vector control programs
- Treating sick animals
- Advising on veterinary best practices
- Collecting and analyzing data on animal health, products, and markets
- Providing guidance on animal breeding and welfare
- Conducting postmortem examinations and other diagnostic tests
9. Director of Veterinary Services, Job Group ‘R’
Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
Location: Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Department
Positions Available: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent
Job Summary:
The Director of Veterinary Services will oversee the entire veterinary sector within the department, ensuring the implementation of policies and programs related to animal health and welfare.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications before the deadline on March 25, 2025. Ensure that you provide all the necessary documentation as required.
