Agriculture Officer (Agribusiness) at County Government of Nyandarua

Job Description

Requirements for appointment

Holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture & Home Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agroforestry and any other related field from a recognized institution;
Demonstrate professional and technical competence in work performance and results;
Be computer literate.
Duties & Responsibilities

Promote holistic approaches to farm business development;
Promote formulation and use farm business plans, agricultural credit management, and value chain development;
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programmes in the county;
Consolidate farm input requirements in the county in liaison with Crops Officer and establish a data bank on stockists;
Promotion of information dissemination channels on input availability, quality and prices;
Coordinating farm competitions and awards scheme in the county;
Compilation of sectional periodic reports;
Any other duty as may be prescribed by the County Director of Agribusiness from time to time

Candidates are requested to download the Application for Employment Form from the County website: Download the Application form thereafter they should complete the Application for Employment Form and attach copies of the following documents:

National Identification Card; and
Academic and professional certificates.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates plus other relevant documents in support of their applications.

Applications should be submitted to the County Public Service Board in an envelope which should be addressed to:

The Secretary,

County Public Service Board,

P.O Box 38-20303,

Ol’ Kalou,

NYANDARUA

Applications may also be hand delivered to the County Public Service Board offices located at Posta House, 2nd floor, Ol’Kalou Town.

Applications should be received on or before close of business on 29/11/2024.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Nyandarua County Government is an equal opportunity employer: women, youth, physically challenged, minority and marginalized persons: are encouraged to apply.