Kaduna State Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry Massive Recruitment 2018

The Kaduna State Civil Service Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the vacant positions of the Officer and
Superintendent Cadres in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

CATEGORY: 1 AGRONOMIST

A. JOB TITLE - PRINCIPAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 12
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric./B.Sc. Agronomy from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Ten years' post-qualification cognate experience.A
- Not older than 45years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric/Agronomy and relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

B. JOB TITLE - AGRICULTURAL OFFICER GRADE II
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. or B.Sc. Agronomy from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 2 CROP PROTECTION OFFICERS

C. JOB TITLE - SENIOR AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B. Agric. (Crop Protection)from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Six years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40 years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Crop Protection) and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

D. JOB TITLE - HIGHER AGRICULTURAL SUPERINTENDENT
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. Agric. (Crop Protection)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.
CATEGORY: 3 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMISTS

E. JOB TITLE - SENIOR AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. Economicsfrom a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Six years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40 years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. Economics and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

F. JOB TITLE - AGRICULTURAL OFFICER GRADE I
Placement - Grade Level 09
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. Agric. or B.Agric. Economics from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Three years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40years.
- Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 4 HORTICULTURISTS

G. JOB TITLE - SENIOR AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. or B.Sc. Botany (Horticulture)from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Six years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Horticulture) and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

H. JOB TITLE - HIGHER AGRICULTURAL SUPERINTENDENT
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. Agric. (Horticulture)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Possess good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 5 PRODUCE OFFICERS

I. JOB TITLE - PRODUCE OFFICER GRADE I
Placement - Grade Level 09
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. Agric. / B.Agric. (Crop Protection) and B.Sc. Biological Science from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Three years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Crop Protection)/ M.Sc. Biological Science and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

J. JOB TITLE - HIGHER PRODUCE SUPERINTENDENT
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. Agric. (Crop Protection)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 6 SOIL SCIENTISTS

K. JOB TITLE - SENIOR AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. (Soil Science and Management or Soil Science) from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Six years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Soil Science and Management or Soil Science) and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 7 LAND RESOURCE OFFICER

L. JOB TITLE - LAND RESOURCE OFFICER GRADE II
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. Surveying/Geo-Informaticsfrom a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of professional body membership certificate.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 8 AGRIC. EXTENSION SPECIALISTS

M. JOB TITLE - AGRICULTURAL OFFICER GRADE I
Placement - Grade Level 09
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. (Extension and Management)from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Three years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40years.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Extension and Management) and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

N. JOB TITLE - HIGHER AGRICULTURAL SUPERINTENDENT
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. Agric. (Extension and Management)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 9 IRRIGATION SPECIALISTS

O. JOB TITLE - IRRIGATION OFFICER GRADE I
Placement - Grade Level 09
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. or B.Engr. (Irrigation or Water Engineering)from a recognized University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Three years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 40years.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

P. JOB TITLE - HIGHER IRRIGATION SUPERINTENDENT
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. Engr. (Irrigation or Water Engineering)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 10 LIVESTOCK OFFICERS/ANIMAL SCIENTISTS

Q. JOB TITLE - PRINCIPAL LIVESTOCK OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 12
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. or B.Agric. (Animal Science, Animal Production and Animal Husbandry)from a recognized
University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Ten years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 45years.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Livestock)will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

R. JOB TITLE - SENIOR LIVESTOCK OFFICER
Placement - Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. or B.Agric. (Animal Science, Animal Production and Animal Husbandry) from a recognized
University.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- A minimum of Six years' post-qualification cognate experience.
- Not older than 45years.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies.
- Possession of M.Sc. Agric. (Livestock)will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

S. JOB TITLE - HIGHER LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND (Animal Production or Animal Health)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 11 VETERINARY LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS

T. JOB TITLE - ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST GRADE II
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. (Animal Laboratory Technology)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Registered with the Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

CATEGORY: 12 RANGE MANAGEMENT OFFICERS

U. JOB TITLE - AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (RANGE MANAGEMENT) GRADE II
Placement - Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment - Permanent and Pensionable

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc (Range Management) or B.Agric. (Pasture Development)from a recognized Institution.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Not older than 35years.
- Possession of relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested Candidates are to submit Handwritten Applicationwith all relevant documents on or before Thursday, 23rd August 2018 to:

The Chairman,
Civil Service Commission,
No.15, Kanta Road,
Kaduna.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Signed
(Alhaji Sule Shehu Allahbamulafiya)
Chairman
Kaduna State Civil Service Commission