Vacancies at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities include: - 

• Monitoring, compliance with set standards for food handling and management; 
• Coordinating capacity building and technical assistance of national and county technical staff, farmers and other stakeholders in food technologies; 
• Implementing  of specific policies   and strategies on food technologies; 
• Verifying  and validating  food  technologies in accordance with set standards;   
• Developing  guidelines and specifications for food  technologies; 
• Participating in setting standards for food safety  in collaboration with relevant government agencies; 
• Monitoring  compliance with set standards for food handling and management; 
• Supporting  implementation of national and county  projects and programmes; 
• Promoting incubation of artisans and entrepreneurs in development of food technologies; 
• Developing proposals on incentive packages to stimulate development of appropriate Agro-Processing in agriculture;
• Participating in stakeholder collaboration and networking on food safety and available technologies; and 
• Implementing performance contract, work-plan & budgets. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal  Agricultural Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science and Post-Harvest Technology; Food Science and Technology; Applied Human Nutrition; Home Economics; Home Science; or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• An officer at this level may be deployed as Deputy Director, Main Campus or Satellite Campus. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Main Campus

• Spearheading the formulation, interpretation and implementation of the School’s academic policies and strategies; 
• Coordinating development, implementation, review, monitoring, and evaluation of training programmes; 
• Overseeing admission of students; overseeing administration of examinations, seminars, workshops and symposia; 
• Overseeing the promotion of School’s programmes; collaborating with other stakeholders in the development of curricula and syllabi; 
• Guiding on research and consultancy activities; liaising with relevant institutions and agencies on training matters; 
• Overseeing compliance with rules and regulations;
• Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets; and
• Supervising, counseling, coaching and mentoring of staff.

    Satellite Campus

• Formulating, interpreting, implementing and reviewing of the Kenya School of Agriculture training policies, programmes and strategies; 
• Facilitating the designing, acquisition, development and production of training materials and aid; overseeing acquisition of  tools and equipment;
• Liaising with relevant institutions and agencies on training matters; 
• Monitoring preparation and review of schemes of work, lesson notes and lesson plans; 
• Overseeing preparation of training plans, setting, moderation and marking of assignments and examinations; 
• Maintenance of trainees performance records; 
• Coordinating training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia; overseeing  conduct of  research and consultancy activities in relevant areas; 
• Facilitating educational trips, visits and field attachments; 
• Overseeing performance management and staff appraisal; 
• Managing the institution assets; 
• Coordinating the preparation of work plans and budgets; 
• Overseeing coaching, mentoring, guiding and counseling of staff and trainees.
   

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Lecturer CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following agricultural fields:- Agriculture; Crop Protection; Biotechnology; Agricultural Engineering; Environmental Engineering;  Bio-Systems Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Irrigation Engineering; Structures and Process Engineering; Farm Power and Machinery; Environmental Science; Soil Environment and Land Use Management; Farm Management; Food Science and Technology; Agro-processing; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Food Science and Post-harvest Technology; Agricultural Economics and Rural Development;  Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development; Agricultural Marketing; Entrepreneurship;  Agricultural Extension and Education; Horticulture (Floriculture, Hydroponics); Dry-land Resource Management; Home Economics; Home Science; Home Management; Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• The Engineering Secretary will be the head of the Agricultural Engineering function. He/she will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for overall administration and policy direction of the agricultural engineering function.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Overseeing development, interpretation, implementation and review of national agricultural engineering policies, strategies, standards and guidelines; 
• Spearheading development of agricultural engineering programmes and projects; 
• Spearheading development of strategic agricultural engineering interventions for national food security; 
• Initiating stakeholders’ collaboration and public private partnership investments in agricultural engineering services; 
• Initiating climate change adaptation and mitigation actions in agricultural engineering services; 
• Overseeing development and management of a national Agricultural Engineering database; 
• Ensuring efficient management and operation of National Agricultural Engineering Institutions; 
• Facilitating dissemination of Agricultural Engineering technologies; 
• Ensuring monitoring and evaluation of agricultural engineering policies, standards and guidelines, programmes and projects; and 
• Spearheading resource mobilization and performance management. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for cumulative period of fifteen (15) years  three (3) of which should  have been  in the grade Chief Engineer (Agriculture), CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public service or private sector; 
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering,  Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, Engineering in Agri-Chain Management, Agro-Bioresource Science and Technology, Agricultural Processing Engineering, Agricultural Processing, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Resource Management, Soil and Water Engineering, Land and Water Management, Land Use Management, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Project Planning and Management  or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of agricultural engineering function; and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to translate them into the agricultural engineering function.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- 

• Developing  procedures for validation of agricultural engineering technologies in accordance with set standards; 
• Carrying out detailed design and preparing bills of quantities of agricultural engineering works; implementing of agricultural engineering design works; 
• Verifying and validating agricultural engineering designs in accordance with set standards; coordinating implementation of agricultural engineering projects and programmes; 
• Training stakeholders in agricultural engineering technologies; 
• Monitoring and evaluating of agricultural engineering works; 
• Mainstreaming of climate change adaptation and mitigation in agricultural engineering technologies; developing and maintaining of database on Agricultural Engineering technologies; 
• Preparing budgets and work plans; 
• Undertaking staff performance management; and preparing of administrative and technical reports.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of  three (3) years in the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Agriculture) CSG  7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya; and
• Demonstrated high degree of administrative capability, technical and professional  competence as reflected in work performance and results. 

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities include:- 

• Conducting feasibility studies and investigation on agricultural engineering works; carrying out data analysis for design of agricultural engineering works; 
• Carrying out detailed design and preparation of bill of quantities of agricultural engineering works; 
• Carrying out specialized repair and maintenance of agricultural engineering works; verifying and validating agricultural engineering designs in accordance with set standards; 
• Implementing agricultural engineering design works; 
• Training stakeholders in agricultural engineering technologies;  
• Conducting trainings, on-farm trials and demonstrations; and 
• Preparing technical reports.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Agriculture), CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant positions in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Demonstrated capability and efficiency in undertaking the agricultural engineering function; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, lecturing and demonstrating in the area of specialization; 
• Setting and marking continuous assessment tests and examinations; 
• Ensuring effective setting, moderation, administration and marking of examinations; 
• Preparing and implementing training  programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia;
• Generating materials for development and  review of curriculum; 
• Developing and reviewing course materials; 
• Carrying out research and consultancy in agricultural related areas; supervising demonstrations and practical exercises in areas of specialization; 
• Collecting, collating and analyzing research data in areas of specialization; compiling research reports in the areas of specialization; 
• Compiling trainees’ performance records in areas of specialization; reviewing and evaluating training programmes; 
• Ensuring safe custody of training materials and equipment; 
• Supervising trainees on attachment and internship programmes; 
• Coaching and mentoring staff; conducting extra-curricular activities

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Lecturer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; 
• A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following agricultural field: Agriculture; Crop Protection; Biotechnology; Agricultural Engineering; Environmental Engineering;  Bio-Systems Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Irrigation Engineering; Structures and Process Engineering; Farm Power and Machinery; Environmental Science; Soil Environment and Land Use Management; Farm Management; Food Science and Technology; Agro-processing; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Food Science and Post-harvest Technology; Agricultural Economics and Rural Development;  Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development; Agricultural Marketing; Entrepreneurship;  Agricultural Extension and Education; Horticulture (Floriculture, Hydroponics); Dry-land  Resource Management; Home Economics; Home Science; Home Management; Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Training of Trainers Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks or other relevant qualification from a recognized institution; 

OR

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry and training grade for Diploma holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Replacing worn out archival boxes;
• Listing and numbering records;
• Boxing, labeling and numbering archival boxes
• Shelving and shelf numbering;
• Retrieving and recording the requested document;
• Ensuring materials are returned, re-boxed and re-shelved to the repository appropriately;
• Listing records identified for conservation, repair and restoration;
• Returning repaired documents to respective areas;  and
• Distributing publicity materials.

Requirements for appointment

• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Records and Archives Management from  a recognized institution:

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Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Information Secretary for effective and efficient management of the information Services department. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Formulating, interpreting and implementing information policies, programmes and strategies; 
• Ensuring and reviewing of media legal framework and standards;
• Developing strategies for implementation of information research findings; 
• Overall management of news, information and features locally and internationally ;
• Ensuring coverage of development projects in line with the constitution and Kenya Vision 2030;and 
• Managing information that enhances security, peace and national cohesion and ensuring professional ethics and standards in the delivery of information services. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, two (2) of which should  have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Information, CSG  7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Corporate Communication or Photojournalism from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR 

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies or Media Studies/Science from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Communication Studies, Photo journalism/Photography, International Relations or Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Clear understanding of National Development Goals, Kenya Vision 2030 and the role of management of Information in the achievement of the same;
• Excellent and written communication skills; and 
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities 

• An officer at this level will be deployed as head of a Division. He/She is responsible to the Director of information for overall efficient management of a division. 

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:- 

• Initiating, formulating and implementing information policies, programmes and strategies; 
• Developing strategies for implementation of information research findings; coordinating information services; and  
• Ensuring coverage of development projects in line with the Constitution and Kenya Vision 2030.  

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of 10 years, two (2) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Information Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results. 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the formulation, interpretation of information policies, programmes and strategies;
• Coordination of information services;
• Management of news, information and features;
• Coordination of information research and preparation of reports; and
• Coordination of provision and uploading of content onto Kenya News Agency (KNA) website and centres.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, two (2) of which should have  been at the grade of Senior Information Officer, CSG 9 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR 

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will report to the information Secretary for the smooth running of Public Communication Services.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Formulating, interpreting and implementing Government Public Communications policies; strategies and programmes; 
• Coordinating and management of content development; 
• Coordinating and managing public participation/engagement; developing and nurturing relations with diverse publics; 
• Ensuring compliance with the National Communications Strategy and the Government advertising plan; 
• Assisting in developing Public Communications/Media legal framework; undertaking advocacy; 
• Developing strategies for implementing Public Communications research; overall management of Public Communication services locally and internationally;
• Ensuring projection of a positive image of the Government; 
• Undertaking Communications development projects in line with the Constitution and Kenya Vision 2030; 
• Managing Public Communications services that enhance security, peace and national cohesion and ensuring professional ethics and standards in the delivery of Public Communications services; and
• Coordinating research on emerging issues in Public Communications; coordinating Government Publicity Plan and media monitoring and research. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, two (2) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director of Public Communication, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR 

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, and Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Clear understanding of National Development Goals, Kenya Vision 2030 and the role of management of Public Communications in the achievement of the same; 
• Excellent and written communication skills; and 
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Duties and Responsibilities
 Specific duties and responsibilities include: 

• Formulating, interpreting and implementing   Public Communications policies; strategies and programmes; 
• Coordinating Public Communications service, content development and dissemination in line with the Constitution and Kenya Vision 2030; 
• Coordinating media monitoring; developing strategies for implementation of Public Communication research; 
• Ensuring delivery of Public Communications services; 
• Uploading of content onto Government Portal and Ministerial websites; initiating development of Departmental /individual work plans; 
• Ensuring preparation of budgets and sound management of financial and other resources; and
• Training and development of staff.   

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - 

• Served for a minimum period of  ten (10) years, two (2) of which should be in the grade of Principal Public Communication Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR 

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results. 
   

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Duties and Responsibilities
 Duties and responsibilities will entail: 

• Assisting in interpreting and implementing   Public Communications policies; strategies and programmes; 
• Managing Public Communications activities /events  branding and promoting positive image of Government building relations with media and diverse publics; 
• Monitoring and analyzing media content; 
• Carrying out  research on public opinion on specific sectoral area and providing appropriate strategies; 
• Managing production of IEC materials and events management; 
• Participating in the development of Departmental /individual work plans;  
• Preparing budgets; 
• Coordinating training and development of staff and management of resources.  

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - 

• Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, two (2) of which should  have been at the grade of Senior Public Communication Officer CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized institution.

OR 

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized institution; 
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities 

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director, Livestock Policy, Research and Regulations for coordinating development and implementation of livestock policies, regulations and strategies.    He/She may be deployed in any of the following  functional areas;  Livestock Capacity Building Division, Livestock Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Division, Livestock Policy Development and Coordination Division, Livestock Research and Knowledge Management Division.  Specific duties and responsibilities in each of the functional areas include:

Livestock Capacity Building Division

• Undertaking needs assessment and capacity building respective value chain actors; 
• Establish appropriate institutional framework for the delivery of capacity building and technical assistance to counties and value chains; 
• Developing industry specific Livestock Sector capacity interventions; support counties to develop capacities required to actualize viable livestock enterprise business plans; 
• Developing  and implementing capacity building framework for the Livestock Sector; 
• Establishing technical skills capacity needs for policy domestication, development and implementation; lead in development of livestock emergency and disaster preparedness frameworks; 
• Leading in development and monitor implementation of policy on livestock training institutions;  
• Leading international, private sector and non-governmental organizations collaboration on Livestock Sector matters; 
• Leading and facilitating negotiations on livestock trade relations with trading country partners based on livestock trade policy; 
• Providing technical advisory on treaties, protocols and MOUs impacting on Livestock Sector performance in Kenya; and
• Developing change management programs among value chain actors.

Livestock Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs 
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:- 

• Leading the formulation and development of Livestock Sector-wide bills and regulations; 
• Leading  in the reviewing and monitoring implementation of Livestock Sector-wide legislations; 
• Conducting Livestock Sector Impact Assessments including Regulatory Impact Assessments; 
• Overseeing livestock parliamentary affairs and address national livestock legislative agenda; domestication of international, regional and national standards within the Livestock Sector;
• Conducting regular surveys on topical Livestock Sector legislative agenda and provide intelligence on the appropriateness of any proposed laws;
• Establishing an inventory of existing legislations affecting the Livestock Sector;
• Coordinating public  stakeholder consultations and national validation meetings in developing sector legislations; 
• Leading  technical appraisal of guidelines and standards in the Livestock Sector and their implementation; 
• Overseeing the development and implementation of guidelines and standards in the Livestock Sector to ensure compliance; 
• Overseeing  the quality assurance function; 
• Undertaking research and analysis on areas of concern on regulatory matters and quality assurance; 
• Developing  legislative  briefs and policy position papers; and 
• Preparing  Cabinet Papers and Memoranda
• Leading the development of Regulations to implement primary legislations;
• Engaging the National Assembly, Senate and County Governments on legislations impacting on the Livestock Sector; 

Livestock Policy Coordination
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: - 

• Leading in identification, research, and analysis of policy issues for development of policies, strategies and plans; 
• Developing  and periodic updating of the Livestock Masterplan; 
• Guiding in identification of Livestock Sector wide priority Agenda for policy development; coordinate formulation and review of thematic or commodity policies, strategies and plans; 
• Conducting  impact assessments and review of livestock policies; 
• Leading in formulation, review and development of Livestock Sector policies, strategies and plans; 
• Preparing Policy Briefs and Cabinet memoranda; coordinate County, National, Regional and International Livestock Sector policies issues; 
• Coordinating of policy research, dissemination and capacity building of Livestock Sector policies to stakeholders; 
• Preparing of inventory of and monitoring policies impacting on the Livestock Sector; 
• Developing and implementing livestock policy instruments monitoring and evaluation frameworks; 
• Leading the development and Implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Department Directorate; and 
• Domesticating of international and cross cutting policies within the Livestock Sector.

Livestock Research and Knowledge Management 
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:- 

• Leading  the development of the Livestock Sector Research Agenda; 
• Monitoring  Implementation of the Livestock Sector Research Agenda; 
• Coordinating of Livestock Sector resources data generation for evidence-based decision making; 
• Leading  and coordinating the collection, analysis, storage, management of livestock data, information and knowledge for evidence-based livestock policy development, policy agenda setting and prioritization of programs;
• Establishing  and maintain a Livestock Knowledge Management Centre a reference point and repository for accurate Livestock Sector information;
• Conducting operational livestock research to inform topical Livestock Sector issues; 
• Developing, implementation and co-ordination of livestock research strategies, technology information dissemination, programmes and projects in the Livestock Sector; disseminating Livestock Sector policy briefs and relevant survey findings;  supporting innovation, Livestock Sector resilience programs and adaptation against climatic and other challenges; 
• Providing  information and feedback for the development and sustenance of linkages within the Livestock Sector and development partners; 
• Tapping on remote sensing and artificial intelligence to gather necessary data required for simulating future scenarios in livestock production systems; 
• Developing, implementation and co-ordination of research strategies, technology transfer, information dissemination, programmes and projects in the Livestock Sector;
• Monitoring dissemination of livestock research findings & innovations and monitoring uptake of the same by Livestock Sector industries, stakeholders and other levels of government;  
• Leading the domestication of international livestock research strategies; 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3)  years in the grade of Deputy Director, Livestock Policy, Research and Regulations, CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Range Management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences or public policy from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields: - Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Range Management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences or public policy from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been registered by Kenya Veterinary Board (for Veterinary Surgeons) or any other relevant professional body for animal sciences;
• Certificate in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation lasting not less than two (2) weeks or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and 
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the Livestock Policy, Research and Regulations function.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• An officer at this level may coordinate several units in a division and head a section(s) or lead functional areas within the Directorate or deputize the head of the division.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Coordinating the identification of policy issues and leading policy formulation, coordinating livestock data collection and analysis; 
• Leading stakeholders consultations relevant to development and implementation of livestock policy instruments; 
• Coordinating development of standards for monitoring and evaluation of livestock policies, research and regulations; 
• Coordinating the development and monitoring of implementation of Livestock Research Agenda; 
• Coordinating relevant public and private agencies in ensuring compliance with set standards; drafting bills, policies and regulations for stakeholder consideration;  leading the  capacity assessment and capacity building thematic areas;
• Coordinating the capacity building and technical support on policy, research and legislative agenda for National and County Governments ; 
• Quality assurance on policies, regulations and standards; 
• Generating briefs for the drafting of livestock policy papers, cabinet memos and bills;  and
• Participating in inter-departmental policy, research and standards setting fora. 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Livestock Policy, Research and Regulations, CSG 7 or in a comparable and  relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields; Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Range Management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields: - Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Range Management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences or Public Policy from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (for Veterinary Surgeons) or any other relevant professional body for animal sciences where  applicable
• A certificate in Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation lasting not less than two (2) weeks or equivalent  course from a recognized institution;
• Shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and results.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level may serve as a team leader of the units in one or several livestock policy instrument themes, livestock research, livestock data and information, livestock knowledge management within a division.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Participating and overseeing Livestock Sector data collection; leading livestock data analysis; 
• Carrying out relevant policy  research; leading the development and monitoring implementation of specific livestock research agenda;  
• Developing and maintaining a data bank and compendium of information on policies and corresponding legislation relevant to the Livestock Sector; 
• Generating livestock data and livestock information for dissemination; 
• Conducting capacity needs assessments; leading capacity building and technical support to counties;  
• Problem identification for policy formulation , development of standards and regulations; 
• Managing the livestock knowledge management centre; 
• Coordinating livestock innovation programs;
• Leading surveillance on compliance with Implementation of livestock regulations, legislations and standards; 
• Preparing material for public awareness creation on policies and legislations; generating policy briefs; 
• Leading development of concept papers for policy formulation; 
• Research dissemination; maintaining the existing database on livestock policies for counties and national government; 
• Drafting and editing substantive papers including summary reports, seminar proceedings, conduct Livestock Sector surveys;
• Reviewing reports and analytical papers; and any other assignments assigned.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Livestock Policy and Regulations Officer, CSG  8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: - Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Range management or its equivalent qualification in animal sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board (for Veterinary Surgeons) or any other relevant professional body for animal sciences (where applicable);
• Certificate in Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation lasting not less than two (2) weeks or equivalent  course from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown ability and demonstrated merit as reflected in work performance and results. 

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - 

• Providing, formulating and reviewing livestock training policies.    
• Interpreting and implementing  of government manpower training policies in livestock training institutions; 
• Overseeing the review of policy issues in livestock personnel training techniques; 
• Facilitating development, implementation and review of the curriculum; 
• Liaising with stakeholders and development partners for effective development and implementation of the training programmes;
• Ensuring that the curriculum is aligned to sectoral and national priorities. 
• Developing, implementing and realization of the institutes strategic plans and objectives; 
• Preparing and implementing of the institutes performance appraisal systems and contracts; 
• Overseeing the finances and assets management of the institutes; 
• Instituting operational, accountability and team building; 
• Overall supervision, control, discipline, recruitment, staff training and development; providing leadership in the institution.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period three (3) years in the grade of Senior Deputy Principal, CSG  6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;-Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine ,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 Extensions Education, Food Nutrition and Dietics, Natural Resource Management, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines;-Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Veterinary Agriculture, Dairy Science, Meat Science and Technology ,Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management, Range Management, Zoology, Food Science, Engineering in Food Science, Ethno-Veterinary ,Agricultural Economics /Agribusiness, Leather Technology, Animal Health Management ,Human Ecology, Poultry Science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, physics, Sociology, Psychology, Agricultural Extension Education, Dairy Technology and Management, Food Nutrition and Dietetics ,Natural Resource Management ,Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Home Economics ,Environmental Science, Project Management, Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics, and Breeding, Livestock Production Systems, Business Administration,    Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Agriculture and Rural Development, Agronomy,  Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology Micro-biology, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied Micro-Biology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology and Toxicology ,Veterinary Public Health and Management ,Curriculum Development, Reproduction and Obstetrics or Equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to livestock personnel trainers function

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating training, farm and administrative activities within the institute.

Duties and responsibilities include: - 

• Initiating action on the review of policy issues in livestock training; interpreting and implementing government manpower training policies; 
• Developing, implementing and reviewing curriculum; 
• Liaising with other institutions and agencies for effective development and implementation of training programmes; 
• Team building and setting performance standards; and ensuring that the curriculum is aligned to sectorial and national priorities.

An officer at this level may also be deployed as a Dean of Students, Director of studies or a Registrar.   Specific duties and responsibilities include: -

As a Dean of Students

• Supervising review of rules and regulations; 
• Ensuring safe custody of the first aid kit; ensuring sick students to get medical attention; 
• Overseeing students’ catering, accommodation, student council elections and extracurricular activities; 
• Coordinating guidance and counselling of students; and 
• Resolving students’ disputes.

As Director of Studies 

• Coordinating development of guidelines on training programmes, research and consultancy activities, review of curriculum and training manuals, and inducting new staff in the institute; 
• Ensuring security of students’ academic records, examinations and preparation of examination timetable; and 
• Coordinating education tours, visits, field attachments, internship, periodic reviews and updating training strategies.

As Registrar

• Validating students’ applications; 
• Coordinating recruitment and admission of students, graduation and clearance of students upon exit; 
• Managing and maintain students’ records and class lists; 
• Evaluating transcripts; and 
• Validating and verifying certificates for the graduands.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years, in the grade of Deputy Principal CSG ‘7’or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, 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, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Veterinary Agriculture, Dairy Science, Meat Science and Technology, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management, Range Management, Zoology, Food Science and Technology, Food Science, Engineering in Food Science, Ethno-Veterinary, Agricultural Economics/ Agribusiness, Leather Technology, Animal Health Management, Human Ecology, Poultry Science, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Psychology, Agricultural Extension Education, Dairy Technology and Management, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Natural Resource Management, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Home Economics, Environmental Science, Project Management, Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Livestock Production System, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Agriculture and Rural Development, Agronomy, Veterinary Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, Veterinary Pathology Micro-biology, Applied Veterinary Parasitology, Applied micro-biology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Public Health and Management, Curriculum Development, Reproduction and Obstetrics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT) course lasting not less than two (2) weeks or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to livestock training function;

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Preparing training materials and schemes of work for the training; 
• Lecturing and assessing performance in areas of specialization; 
• Designing and conducting research; 
• Setting, moderating and marking examination papers; 
• Guiding and assessing students in their coursework courses, seminars and workshops; 
• Supervising students’ projects; supervising students on; 
• Conducting internship, industrial and field attachment; 
• Designing and delivering specialized training programmes; 
• Compiling students’ semester reports; 
• Participating in developing and reviewing of the curriculum; counseling and guiding students;
• Participating in development, production  and acquisition of training materials; and 
• Organization field trips, demonstrations and relevant data collection.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Lecturer, CSG  8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or Private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, 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, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Dairy Science and Technology, Dairy Technology and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT) course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 

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• Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing livestock training policies.

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;-

• Participating in zoological policy development and formulation ;
• Coordinating the implementation of related strategic plans on the zoological activities towards realization of national vision, coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of all insect pests control and eradication programmes and projects; designing research agenda setting in liaison relevant stakeholders;
• Designing operating procedures and ensuring compliance with zoological standards analyzing and interpreting reports on ecological impacts of pest control technologies;
• Coordinating the surveillance and control of eradication of animal and human trypanosomiasis ;
• Coordinating scientific investigation and control of pests of honey bees; vectors of Rift Valley fever ; myiasis; Leishmaniasis in  livestock and other emerging and re-emerging pests profiling of vectors borne arbor viruses;
• Planning for efficacy and potency trails of insecticides and attractants for vector control in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Ensuring effective the development and maintenance of vector bio geographical information database; 
• Planning for ecological impact assessment on pest control technologies;
• Enforcement of the relevant zoological legislations and policies;
• Validating tsetse and other insect pests suppression and eradication technologies; coordinating surveillance and control of tsetse and non-tsetse transmitted trypanosomiasis; and 
• Preparing annual work plan and coordinating resource mobilization and supervising. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade Assistant Director, Zoological Services, CSG  7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Biological Science (Insect Science), Zoology, Entomology, Parasitology  or Vector Biology, Insect Science of Bio-Information and Genomic of Insects and Environmental Science in Insect Pest Control from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing zoological functions

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Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for efficient management of the Leather and Leather products. Specific duties and responsibilities include: -

• Initiating, formulating, developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing policies, laws and strategies in the delivery of leather development services. 
• Ensuring quality control measures in the production and development of Hides, Skins, Leather and Leather Products are adhered to;
• Instituting appropriate environmental management practices in the leather sector; ensuring that appropriate sanitary conditions are met:
• Coordinating the registration of curing premises, tanneries and traders in hides, skins, leather, wool and fur; 
• Coordinating the inspection and certification of wool, fur, hides, skins, leather and leather products for trade purposes: 
• Ensuring appropriate technology transfer in leather development in collaboration with relevant stakeholders; 
• Coordinating movement of hides and skins as a disease control tool: 
• Promoting the processing, manufacture and exportation of value added leather products: and 
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of all leather development programmes and activities.
• Maintenance of technical and market information systems pertaining to hides, skins, leather, footwear and leather goods: 
• Coordinating extension services on proper handling of hides, sk8ins and leather during production and processing stages: 
• Promoting clean technology during the curing and processing of hides , skins and leather for the purpose of protecting the environment ; 
• Facilitating the acquiring of entrepreneur skills for the betterment of hides, skins and leather trade; facilitating marketing through linkages with traders and stakeholders; coordinating appropriate research in liaison with other stake holders; 
• Developing strategic plans for management of leather development activities; and collaborating with relevant national, regional and international bodies on hides, skins and leather matters; and 
• Coordinating of the implementation of the Division’s strategic plans and realization of its objectives. 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Leather Development, CSG  6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public service or Private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Leather Technology, Footwear  Technology, Materials Technology (Leather) or Leather Goods design and Development from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR

• A Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science  or Animal Science with a Basic two –year certificate or a Diploma or at least one year Post graduate training in hides and skins or leather technology;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Leather Goods Design and Development or Environmental Science from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of leather development services.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall management of Laboratory Services.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:- 

• Formulating, developing, monitoring, reviewing, and implementing policies, strategies and laws in delivery of laboratory services; 
• Coordinating laboratory services programmes; 
• Setting the laboratory services research agenda; 
• Liaising with other heads of divisions/departments and stakeholders; on provision of laboratory services as required; 
• Evaluating laboratory service programmes ; 
• Ensuring implementation of work plans and budgets; 
• Facilitating the implementation and maintenance of laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025); 
• Advising the national committees on matters related to bio security; and 
• Overseeing staff capacity building and performance management in the Department.

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Laboratory Services, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology in any of the following fields:- (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Civil Engineering)  from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A  Masters Degree in any of the following fields:- Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Forensic Science, Public Health, Epidemiology and Disease Control, Epidemiology and Population Health, Infection and Disease Control, Food Science and Technology, Highways, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering.  Technology (with specialization in any of the following fields:- Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Civil Engineering) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate laboratory services to Vision 2030 aspirations.

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Duties and Responsibilities    
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-  

• Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections/districts; preparing and implementing work plans and programs; 
• Submitting samples to reference and corroborating research institutes; 
• Revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications/standards; coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal; 
• Managing laboratory supplies; facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment; 
• Providing technical advice on biosecurity matters; 
• Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice; 
• Implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025); 
• Liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings; and 
• Mentoring and training of staff in the Department.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Laboratory Analyst, CSG 8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology in any of the following fields:- (Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology Civil Engineering, Civil) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Demonstrated a high degree of  professional competence and managerial capabilities in initiating and implementing laboratory services; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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 Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Planning disease control activities, Organising animal identification activities; 
• Managing veterinary farms, quarantine stations and sentinel herds; 
• Organising  teams for animal disease surveillance and reporting; 
• Issuing of livestock movement permits; planning farmer’s field trainings; 
• Analysing and disseminating animal health information; 
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of Animal Health programs; 
• Preparing preliminary assessment report for constructions of dips, slaughterhouses and farm structures; and 
• Gathering data and compiling technical reports on animal health and welfare.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Animal Health Officer, CSG  8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Health Management, Animal Production, Animal Production and Health Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Livestock Economics or Health Extension from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Been registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
• Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing animal health services.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may deployed to head any of the following Divisions: 

• Livestock Production and Breeding Services; Range Resource Management and  Development Services; Apiculture and Emerging Livestock Services; Agribusiness, training, research and extension services.  

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:          

 Livestock Production and Breeding Services

• Formulating and reviewing policies in animal production; 
• Coordinating the development of production and breeding policies of sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, camels, donkeys, dairy and beef cattle and camels; 
• Formulating and implementing Livestock Production and Breeding Programmes and projects; collaborating with relevant institutions involved in various aspects livestock development, coordinating activities of Livestock Recording Centre and animal breeding institutions, managing livestock production information and statistics; 
• Promoting forage production and genetic conservation; promoting appropriate livestock feeding technologies and techniques; 
• Developing and disseminating information on livestock production and breeding; participating in the development of livestock standards of inputs, equipment, products and by products; and 
• Identifying and setting research agenda in collaboration with stakeholders; 
• Implementing legal and regulatory frameworks in animal production.
• In addition, duties and responsibilities will involve: -
• Coordinating the implementation of the strategic  objective relating livestock production as contained in the Departmental Strategic Plan; 
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of work plans, performance appraisal systems and contracts of a Division; ensuring accountability and prudent management of resource allocated of a Division; and 
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics, and integrity.

Range Resource Management and Development Services 

• Formulating, reviewing and guiding implementation of polices on rangeland resources management and development; formulating programmes and projects on rangeland development;
• Coordinating all technical matters  relating to range management, development, improvement and conservation; 
• Collaborating with relevant agencies in range and livestock research, wildlife activities and livestock water development; 
• Providing guidance to ranchers and pastoralist on matters relating to livestock production; offering technical guidance on matters relating to extension services in the rangelands; collaborating with institutions dealing with rangelands adjudication, environment, desertification, soil conservation, land use and climate change on range management and development; coordinating the development of range forage resources; 
• Formulating programmes and projects for drought and floods mitigation and recovery in rangelands; 
• Implementing  legal and regulatory frameworks in range resources management and development; and 
• Developing livestock early warning system in conjunction with relevant stakeholders; 
• Coordinating the implementation of the strategic  objective relating to apiculture and emerging livestock as contained in the departmental strategic plan;
• Oerseeing the preparation and implementation of work plans;
• Performance appraisal system sand contracts of the division;
• Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources allocated in the division;  and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency , accountability , ethics and integrity.

Apiculture and Emerging Livestock Services

• Formulating and reviewing policies in apiculture and emerging livestock; 
• Coordinating the development of apiculture and emerging livestock; 
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of specific apiculture and emerging livestock programmes and projects; 
• Collaborating with relevant institutions involved in various aspects of apiculture and emerging livestock development; facilitating the co-ordination of the activities of the National Beekeeping Institute; 
• Coordinating management of information and statistics on apiculture and emerging livestock; promoting bee forage production and genetic conservation; 
• Promoting appropriate beekeeping and emerging livestock production technologies; coordinating       

Agribusiness, training, research and extension services        

• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of specific agribusiness , extension services ,programmes / projects and research;
• Coordinating development and application of extension services ,management of livestock marketing information; 
• Promoting agribusiness and value addition of livestock , livestock products and by –liaising with relevant research institutions to enhance research and extension services linkages; initiating research agenda setting;
• Setting standards for livestock extension service delivery; 
• Coordinating and monitoring technology adoption and diffusion for improved livestock production; and 
• Ensuring quality assurance of examinations and curricula for livestock training institutions and forging linkages with other relevant training institutions; 
• Coordinating the implementation of policies and strategic objectives relating to agribusiness extension services; 
• Training and research;
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of work plans;
• Performing  appraisal systems and contracts of a division and; 
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance , transparency , accountability , ethics and integrity .

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years, in the grade of Deputy Director Livestock Production, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -  Animal science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food science and technology, Agribusiness, Range management, Natural resource management, Livestock / Agricultural Economics, Dairy technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A  Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal Breeding and Genetics or Animal Nutrition from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of Livestock Production services.
   

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - 

• Coordinating extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows , field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits; 
• Participating in development of public/private initiatives and overall policy formulation; preparing technical information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management , apiculture and ranching ; promoting economic livestock farming; 
• Resourcing in technical workshops and seminars ; 
• Researching , inventing and advising on livestock production technologies and techniques; developing livestock production programmes/projects; preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans; 
• Establishing linkages with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters; coordinating conservation and utilization of range resources;
• Overseeing extension activities ; 
• Overseeing the implementation of livestock information management systems;
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes; preparing technical papers and reports for professional forums and symposia; and 
• Participating in formulation of livestock bi-lateral/multilateral agreements.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director of Livestock Production, CSG  7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines :- Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/ Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a university recognized institution; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• This is the entry and training grade to this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Instructing in the area of specialization;
• Implementing training programmes in the area of specialization;
• Ensuring workshop tools, machines and equipment are cleaned;
• Preparing of training materials including teaching and instructional aids; and
• Preparing of work/lesson plan, assessing and marking practical work for trainees.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Leather and Tannery, Leather Technology, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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Duties and Responsibilities  
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Carrying out inter-communal peace building and conflict management activities in ASALs counties and Cross Border Communities;
• Developing and implementing capacity building programmes for community peace structures in ASALs;
• Carrying out dissemination of emerging ASALs development policies and directives emanating from the Executive to the field offices;
• Undertaking mapping out of potential spots of conflicts in ASALs for early response and develop conflict risk assessment framework;
• Initiating the development and implementation of joint trans-boundary water and grazing zone frame work;
• Initiating and supporting negotiations on joint Cross Border activities between Kenya and neighbouring countries along ASALs Countries;
• Undertaking development and implementation of integrated cross border programmes in collaboration with other Cross Boarder counties;
• Negotiating collaborations with partner’s institutions and government departments in support of peace building and conflict management in ASALs;
• Steering development of Cross Border development framework in collaboration with other Cross Border counties;
• Steering the development and implementation of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in ASALs;
• Providing support to legal and institutional reforms for ASALs development in ASALs counties;
• Steering the development of Cross-Border livestock movement and natural resources sharing framework for communities bordering in ASALs; and
• Coordinating  preparation of departmental performance contract (target setting, negotiation, signing and resource allocation), implementing and reporting of the state departmental performance contract.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three  (3) of which should have been  at  the grade of   Community Integration and Peace Building Officer,  CSG 8  and above  or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider  public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Administration,  Government, Sociology, Anthropology,  Development Studies, Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Dryland Resource Management, Information Science, Agricultural Economics and Project Planning/Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been a member of a recognized professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results. 

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  Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- 

• Developing, implementing and reviewing resources mobilization and partnership policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Making constructive engagement with potential investors, collaborators, partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders on financing  ASAL projects;
• Promoting of public-private partnership;
• Identifying of key priority areas and strategic intervention for ASAL development;
• Identifying and mapping of institutions, organization, agencies conducting research in ASALs.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for a minimum period of two (2) years in the grade of Principal Research and Partnership Officer CSG  8, or  in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Business Management, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, statistics, Project Planning/Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and 
• Demonstrated managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results.

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 Duties and Responsibilities
 Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Identifying threats to peace and develop strategies to address them;
• Identifying and mobilizing institutions and stakeholders engaged in peace building and conflict management;
• Supporting peace negotiations and settlements among communities in conflicts;
• Undertaking sensitization programmes on peace building and conflict management;
• Liasising with relevant stakeholders in implementing of ASALs programmes;
• Undertaking periodic impact assessment of peace building and conflict management initiatives in ASALs;
• Supporting post-conflicts reconciliation and reconstructions in ASALs;
• Identifying cross border activities; Engage cross border communities to understand the importance of cross border collaboration among the ASAL cross border states;
• Monitoring implementation of Bi-lateral ASALs cross border agreements;
• Initiating negotiations and joint cross border plans between Kenya and ASAL cross border states;
• Mobilizing resources for implementation of cross border integrated frameworks. Identify cross border activities;
• Engaging cross border communities to understand the importance of cross border collaboration among the ASAL cross border states;
• Developing cross border development frameworks in collaboration with other cross border ASAL states;
• Monitoring implementation of Bi-lateral cross border agreements;
• Initiating negotiations and joint cross border plans between Kenya and ASAL cross border states;
• Assisting in resources mobilization for implementation of cross border integrated frameworks.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate n officer must have;

• Served for a minimum period of two (2) years in the grade of Principal Community Integration and Peace Building Officer, CSG  8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree om any of the following disciplines: - Bachelor of Arts (Administration, Government, Sociology Anthropology, Development Studies), Disaster Management and Conflict Resolution, Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Dry land Resource Management, Information Science, Agricultural Economics/Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and 
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

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 Duties and Responsibilities
 Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Developing review and implement strategies for promotion of livelihood support and resilience in ASALs;
• Undertaking capacity development for the improvement of livelihood support programmes and diversification of resources;
• Promoting of innovation technologies in food and fodder production in ASALs;
• Developing framework to facilitate efficient and effective coordination of responses against drought and desertification;
• Conducting market research and market linkages for ASAL livestock products;
• Verifying information, education and communication materials for dissemination;
• Providing technical guidance and capacity building support in the area of specialization;
• Providing input in the development of National, regional economic blocks and county development plans for ASALs;
• Undertaking research and providing innovative strategies on ASAL development issues;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of programmes and projects;
• Initiating development of project proposals and design for funding purposes;
• Liaising with other government institutions and stake holders on resources assessment, mapping, resources mobilization, allocation, and preparing inventory;
• Promoting linkages with stakeholders on ASAL issues;
• Identifying emerging trends and proposing appropriate strategies for managing ASAL development  issues;
• Partner with Investors in development of resources and infrastructure in ASALs.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for a minimum period of two (2) years in the grade of Principal Strategic Programmes Officer, CSG  8, or  in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public service;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Human and Veterinary medicine; Natural Resource Management; Environmental Science; Business studies; Developmental Studies; Disaster Management  and Conflict Resolution; Education; Urban and Regional Planning: Economics & Statistics;  Agriculture; Livestock Production; Engineering; Geospatial/Geomatic; Information Science; Food Science and Nutrition; Project Planning/Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated managerial, leadership and professional competence in work performance and results.