Director Livestock & Veterinary Services Job Tana River CPSB

TRCPSB/V/NO. 023/2025: Director Livestock And Veterinary Services, J/G ‘R’(1 POST)

Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

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, agriculture, 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; and
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Livestock Production or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science, and Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension, from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science and Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, or Agricultural Extension from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Shown outstanding administrative capability and professional competence required in managing livestock production services.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal:

www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for online job application and submission. Applicants

should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic & professional certificates and other relevant testimonials, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and a letter of application addressed to:

The Board Secretary / C.E.O. Tana River County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 181 – 70101 HOLA

NB: Kindly NOTE that this application is purely ONLINE. Therefore, no physical application shall be accepted whatsoever.

Applications should be received on or before 14th November, 2025 at 12:00am.

Applicants MUST submit copies of the following valid clearance certificates

should they be successful after interviews: Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher Education Loans Board; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct); and Credit Reference Bureau.

Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Tana River County Public Service Board is a credible government institution and therefore all its recruitments are devoid of any payments. You are hereby advised not to entertain fraudsters purporting to be employees of the Board promising to assist you have your appointment letter processed at a fee.

The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Women, the Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.