PRINCIPAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICER

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i.          Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural Officer for a minimum of three (3) years;

ii.        Bachelor of Science (BSC) Degree in any of the following fields; Food Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii.      Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its’ equivalent from a recognized institution; and

iv.       Be proficient in computer applications;

v.         Demonstrated a high degree of professional and technical competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities;

An officer at this level may be deployed in the Sub-County, as a Subject Matter Specialist. The officer may be deployed as the deputy to sub-county agricultural officer.

     i.        Coordination of any of the following programmes: - Gender and Home Management, Land Development and Environment Management, Crop Development, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Extension, Research Liaison Training, or Promotion and Development of Agribusiness activities; and

   ii.        Compilation of field reports, organizing and facilitating training programmes in liaison with relevant institutions and agencies to provide and maintain data for effective decision making.