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Date Posted: Monday, October 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary
The Livestock Extension Officer will support the implementation of projects aimed at improving livestock productivity, animal health, and market access for smallholder farmers. This position plays a critical role in enhancing livestock production practices, promoting sustainable management, and ensuring the well-being of livestock-keeping communities.
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Scope of Work
The Livestock Extension Officer will undertake the following tasks:
Training and Capacity Building
• Conduct training sessions for farmers on improved livestock management practices, nutrition, breeding, and animal health.
• Organize workshops, field demonstrations, and practical sessions on disease prevention, vaccination, and treatment protocols.
• Build farmers’ capacity on sustainable grazing and feed management techniques.
Extension Services
• Provide on-site and remote technical extension services to farmers on livestock production and veterinary care.
• Promote the adoption of innovative and climate-smart livestock practices to enhance productivity and resilience.
• Conduct regular farm visits to monitor livestock health, production performance, and the implementation of good practices.
Livestock Health Management
• Support disease surveillance activities, and work with veterinary authorities to prevent and control livestock diseases.
• Assist in developing and implementing vaccination campaigns and disease control programs.
Market Access and Value Chain Development
• Identify market opportunities and link livestock farmers to markets, buyers, and value chain actors.
• Support the improvement of product quality, such as meat, dairy, and other animal products, to meet market standards.
• Provide advisory services on value addition and market-oriented production.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Conduct assessments of livestock farmers’ needs and performance through baseline surveys and data collection.
• Track progress of extension activities and prepare regular reports detailing project outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of case studies, success stories, and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Livestock Production, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in livestock extension services, animal health, or rural development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of livestock value chains, animal nutrition, breeding, and disease control.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and capacity-building skills, with experience working with smallholder farmers.
• Familiarity with climate-smart livestock practices and sustainable agriculture principles.
• Ability to work in rural areas and travel frequently to project sites.

Skills and Competencies
• Strong facilitation, communication, and training skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to address challenges faced by farmers.
• Proficiency in using modern agricultural tools and technologies, including digital platforms for extension services.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Able to ride a motor bike
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in rural environments.
• Proficiency in local language of area and English.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• All qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CV’s with at least three traceable references to the e-mail address below and include job title as email subject:
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• Closing date of applications: 04th November, 2024.

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