Principal Agricultural Officer

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Chief Agricultural Officer for a minimum of three (3) years;
• 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;
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its’ equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• 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.

• 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
• 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.