Duties and responsibilities: -

Carrying out practical demonstrations and training farmers on livestock production technologies and techniques;
Preparing and participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structure, clean milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis on farm feed formulation;
Collating and analyzing livestock data;
Carrying out practical demonstrations;
Participating in collaborative research activities;
Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys fodder production and conservation;
Value addition to livestock products;
Apiculture and emerging livestock;
Compiling reports relating to area of specialization;
Supervising Livestock Production Assistants; and
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment: -

Served in the grade of Senior Livestock Production Assistant for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Certificate in any of the following disciplines: - Animal Health and Production, Dairy Technology, Animal Science, Apiculture or Range Management from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.