Agricultural Assistant II

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Isiolo County is located in the Upper Eastern Region of Kenya and is one of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Northern Kenya covering approximately 25,700 square kilometers. Given its huge size, the county borders Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties to the South West, Marsabit County to the North, Samburu and Laikipia Counties to the West, Garissa County to the South East, Wajir County to the North East and Tana River and Kitui Counties to the South. The County has a population of 268,002 and its economic mainstay is pastoralism but blended with crop farming, beekeeping, and recently fish farming.

JOB SUMMARY

This is the entry and training grade for certificate holders. An officer at this level will assist senior officers in the provision of agricultural extension services. Specific duties and responsibilities will involve mobilizing, training and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services in a working unitRequirements for appointmentFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE), mean grade C- or its equivalent, andAttended two (2) year certificate course in any of the following fields: agriculture, food technology, agriculture and home economics or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

Crop harvesting, Irrigation and watering, Pest and disease control, Planting, Record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Vocational school