Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.

Assistant Livestock Production Officer III (MCPSB/10/2024/266) JG – H

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;
•  Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;
• Participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information;
• Collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;
• Participating in collaborative research activities;
• Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis; and
• Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment’s.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Animal Health and Production, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.