The Kaduna State Civil Service Commission through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the Officer Cadre position below in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry:

Job Title: Agricultural Officer – Grade I
Location: Kaduna
Category: Agric. Extension Specialists
Placement: Grade Level 09
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational 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.

Job Title: Higher Irrigation Superintendent
Location: Kaduna
Category: Irrigation Specialist
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 35 years.
• Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

Job Title: Principal Livestock Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category: Livestock Officers/Animal Scientists
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.

Job Title: Senior Livestock Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category: Livestock Officers/Animal Scientists
Placement: Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational Requirements

• Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. or B.Sc. (Animal Science, Animal Production and Animal Production and Animal Husbanda) from a recognized University.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• A Minimum of Six years post qualification cognates experience
• Not older than 45 years.
• Possession of M.Sc Agric (Livestock) will be an added advantage.
• Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

Job Title: Higher Livestock Superintendent
Location: Kaduna
Category: Livestock Officers/Animal Scientists
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.

Job Title: Agricultural Officer (Range Management) – Grade II
Location: Kaduna
Category: Range Management Officers
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.

Job Title: Agricultural Officer – Grade II
Location: Kaduna
Category: Agronomist
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.

Job Title: Principal Agricultural Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category: Agronomist
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.
• Not older than 45 years.
• Possession of M.Sc. Agric/Agronomy and relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

Job Title: Higher Agricultural Superintendent
Location: Kaduna
Category: Crop Protection Officers
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.

Job Title Senior Agricultural Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category:  Agricultural Economists
Placement: Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. Economics 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. Economics and other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

Job Title: Senior Agricultural Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category: Crop Protection Officers
Placement: Grade Level 10
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.

Job Title: Senior Agricultural Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category: Horticulturists
Placement: Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational 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.

Job Title: Higher Agricultural Superintendent
Location: Kaduna
Category:  Horticulturists
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.

Job Title: Senior Agricultural Officer
Location: Kaduna
Category: Soil Scientists
Placement: Grade Level 10
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational 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.

Job Title: Land Resource Officer – Grade II
Location: Kaduna
Category: Land Resource Officer
Placement: Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. Surveying/Geo-Informatics from 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.
• Possess good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

Job Title: Agricultural Officer – Grade I
Location: Kaduna
Category: Agricultural Economist
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 40 years.
• Possession of other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Good and effective communication skills with Computer literacy.

Job Title: Produce Officer – Grade I
Location: Kaduna
Category: Produce Officers
Placement: Grade Level 09
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational Requirements

• Candidate must possess a minimum of B.Agric. or B.Sc. (Crop Production) and B.Sc in Biological Science from a recognized University.
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
• A minimum of Three years post qualification cognates experience
• Not older than 40 years.
• 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.

Job Title: Higher Agricultural Superintendent
Location: Kaduna
Category: Agric. Extension Specialists
Placement: Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational 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.

Job Title: Irrigation Officer – Grade I
Location: Kaduna
Category: Irrigation Specialists
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.

Job Title: Higher Produce Superintendent
Location: Kaduna
Category: Produce Officers
Placement: Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. in 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.

Job Title: Animal Laboratory Technologist – Grade II
Location: Kaduna
Category: Range Management Officers
Placement: Grade Level 08
Nature of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable

Educational Requirements

• Candidate must possess a minimum of HND. in 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.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Handwritten Application with all relevant documents to:
The Chairman,
Civil Service Commission,
No.15, Kanta Road,
Kaduna State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.