Agriculture officer at Baringo County Government

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of agriculture strategic plan, objectives and policy framework in the sub county
Providing technical support to farmers
Coordinating capacity building of farmers for maximum production
Coordination of Crops development and food security, Agri-Nutrition, Engineering, Extension, Research and Training, Agribusiness and Projects Monitoring and Evaluation.
Implementation of Agricultural projects
Participate in projects budgeting (Public participation)
Prudent financial management of project funds
Effective and timeliness execution of extension duties
Compilation of field reports
Participation in assessments and surveys
Critical analysis of field reports for decision making
Dissemination of reports to other staff and stakeholders
Implement any other relevant county/sub-county activities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor Degree in, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural-Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Engineering, from a recognized institution in Kenya.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in similar work
Computer literate with knowledge on related Computer packages
Possess Proposal development skills,
Good Communication skills,
Report writing skills
To have resource mobilization skills

HOW TO APPLY;

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport.

The application should be contained in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for on top of the envelop and submitted (hand delivered or by post), to the undersigned on or before 7th August, 2025.at 5.00 p.m.

THE SECRETARY /CEO
BARINGO COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
MWALIMU PLAZA 2nd FLOOR
P.O BOX 585- 30400
KABARNET

NOTE;

Applicants are required to indicate their County, Sub -County, Ward and Location of residence.
Baringo County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, and Persons Living with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Baringo County Public Service Board does not use agents or charge any fee at any stage of recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channel is: bcpsb@baringo.go.ke
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
To meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya, successful candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from the following institution.
Kenya Revenue Authority
Ethics and Anti- corruption commission
Directorate of criminal investigation
Higher Education Loans Board
Credit Reference Bureau