Ongoing Recruitment at Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Vacancy No: 1/26 CLERICAL OFFICER II, CSG 14/JG ‘F’-Forty-four Posts (44)

Salary Scale: Ksh.22,340 x 680- 23,020 x 700-23720 x 780-24,500 x 800-25,300 x 950-26,250 x 950-27,200 x 1,040-28,240 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 4,500p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for the Clerical Cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the following units/sections: Human Resource Management, General Registry, Supply Chain Management; accounts or General Administrative Services. The officer will be required to carry out simple clerical duties under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: collecting statistical records; carrying out transactions related to accounts or personnel information; filing receipts; receiving, filing and dispatching correspondence; preparing Pay Change Advices (PCAs); preparing initial documents for issuance of stores; photocopying and scanning documents; indexing of documents and records; checking general office cleaning; and keeping safe custody of equipment, documents and records.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification; and
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Vacancy No 2/26: Office Administrative Assistant III, CSG 13/ JG ‘G’ – Twenty (20) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 27,200 x 1,040- 28,240 x 1,070 – 29,310 x 1,090 – 30,400 x 1,110 – 31,510 x 1,120 – 32,630 x 1,150 – 33,780 x 1,170 – 34,950 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 6,750p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: taking oral dictation; word and data processing from manuscripts; operating office equipment; ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls and appointment; and undertaking any other officer office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-(Minus) with at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Business Education Single and Group Certificate (BES &GC) from the Kenya National
• Examination Council in the following subjects: iii) Typewriting II (Minimum 40 w.p.m)/computerized Document processing II iv) Business English I/Communication 1
  • Office Practice I;
  • Commerce I

OR

• Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination council; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills froma recognized institution

Vacancy No 3/26: Office Assistant IV, CSG 17/ JG ‘C’- Sixty-Five (65) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 18,700 x 250 – 18,950 x 300 – 19,250 x 320 – 19, 570 x 460 – 20,030 x 510 – 20,540 x 580 – 21, 120 x 580- 21,700 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 4,125p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry and training grade for Support Staffs cadre. An officer at this level will be on job training and will perform tasks under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties at this level will include; dusting and cleaning rooms and corridors; washing cleaning office Equipment; undertaking general messengerial duties, filing and any other duties.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade “D” plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Vacancy No 4/26: Driver III, CSG 15/ JG ‘E’ – Twelve (12) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,120 x 580-21,700 x 640-22,340 x 680-23,020-700-23,720 x 780-24,500 x 800 – 25,300 x 950 – 26,250 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 6,500p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry grade into the driver’s cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve;- driving a motor vehicle as authorized; carrying out routine checks on the vehicles cooling, oil, electrical and break systems, tire pressure, etc.; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned; ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment at this grade, candidate must have;

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade ‘D’ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
• Passed Practical Test for Driver’s conducted by the respective Ministry/Department.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience

Vacancy No. 6/26: Reception Assistant III, CSG 16/ JG ‘G’- Eight (8) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 27,200 x 1,040-28,240 x 1,070 – 29,310 x 1,090 – 30,400 x 1,110 -31,510 x 1,120 -32,630 x 1,150-33,780 x 1,170 – 34,950 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 6,750p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include; recording and confirming appointments; recording visitors’ personal details; sorting government officials and invited guests; preparing name tags; keeping custody of visitor’s identification documents, receiving, directing and guiding visitors to designated areas and offices, issuing visitors passes and badges, tracking visitors’ movements, making seating arrangements, and tagging VIP seats during official and state functions.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointments to this grade a candidate must have

• Certificate in any of the following fields; Public Relations and Customer care, public, Hospitality Management, Event Designing, Customer Service, Front relations Office or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer proficiency

Vacancy No 7/26: Security Warden III, CSG 15/JG ‘E’- Fifty-Five (55) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,120 x 580-21,700 x 640-22,340 x 680-23,020-700-23,720 x 780 – 24,500 x 800 – 25,300 x 950 -26,250 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 6,500p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• A Security Officer III will work under a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve patrolling and/or guarding of access points; prevention of unauthorized persons and vehicles from entering premises and/or protected areas, and collection of information and reporting on matters of security interest.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Be in possession of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification; a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.
• A certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• Be less than 36 years of age, physically and mentally fit.

Vacancy No 8/26: COOK III, CSG 15/ JG ‘E’- Twenty (20) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,120 x 580-21,700 x 640-22,340 x 680-23,020-700-23,720 x 780-24,500 x 800 – 25,300 x 950 – 26,250 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 6,500p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry grade for the cook’s cadre. An officer at this level will be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a senior officer. Duties will include; preparation of raw foods for cooking; cleanliness of equipment used in production; maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surroundings; setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade “D’ plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Services or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Attend a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized institution.

Vacancy No. 9/26: Housekeeper Assistant III, CSG 15/ JG ‘E’- Twenty (20) Posts

Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,120 x 580-21,700 x 640-22,340 x 680-23,020-700-23,720 x 780 – 24,500 x 800 – 25,300 x 950 -26,250 p.m.

House Allowance : Kshs. 6,500p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 3,000p.m.
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement :30 working days
Medical Cover : As provided by the government
Terms of Service : One (1) year contract

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is the entry grade for Housekeeping Assistants cadre. An officer at this level will be on job training and will perform tasks under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties at this level include; dusting and cleaning rooms and corridors; spreading beds, washing cleaning materials and equipment; replenishing cleaning materials and supplies; washing linen; washing guest laundry; ironing guest laundry and linen; and ensuring proper storage of all equipment used.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade “D” plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Formal training lasting no less than two (2) months in Housekeeping and or Laundry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified candidates are required to make their applications by completing One (1) application for PSC form (Revised 2016). The form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.

  Please Note:

  • Applicants should STRICTLY submit application for ONE post only.
  • Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
  • Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The State Department is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of following documents during interviews:
  • National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
  • Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Staff of the State Department. The State Department does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.

  Completed application forms and certified copies of academic and professional certificates should reach;

  THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, STATEDEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; P.O BOX 34188-00100 NAIROBI OR HAND DELIVERED TO KILIMO HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR WING “A” -ROОМ 2- 17 ON OR BEFORE 28TH FEBRUARY, 2026, AT 1700 HRS. EAT

  HON.Lest JONATHAN M. MUEKE, CBS
  PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
  Copy to:
  Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

   

  Download PSC Application Here