Field Officer Livestock
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Adventist Development and Rel…
- Expires 25 Jun 2020
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
Highly qualified and experienced individual who will work with different stakeholders in the District to successfully implement project objectives. S/he will have wide practical experience in total livestock management, livestock feed formulation, rangeland restoration & management; animal health and output & input market linkages.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Qualifications and Experience
University degree in one of the disciplines of agriculture majoring in Animal Sciences; Veterinary Sciences, or other relevant fields. Candidates with a requisite diploma in animal science coupled with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in implementing livestock programs will also be considered;
• Experience in small livestock animal husbandry, animal breeding (specifically goats and indigenous chickens), animal health management, feed formulation, setting up livestock demo housing and linking livestock groups to input and out put markets
• Designing total livestock management material and imparting effective training in partnership with relevant (VET and Agritex) government officials at district level.
• Ability to work with research student(s) to set up research project and document research findings on small livestock production & management initiatives;
• Demonstrated capacity to write management and donor reports and maintaining records.
• Good working knowledge of Government structures and engagement for project implementation
• Experience in and working knowledge of Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS);
• Experience in managing livestock initiatives for OFDA funded projects would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the Development/ NGO sector and understanding of USAID or other international donor agency requirements.
• High level people skills, ability to build relationships with ability to identify, communicate with stakeholders on the field and office(s).
• Clean Class 3/4 Driving Licence/ Motorcycle riding experience required.
How to Apply
Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a detailed CV (include Skype address) that includes the names and email addresses of 3 traceable references. Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for, e.g. “WASH PROJECT ENGINEER” in the email Subject line. Applications should be directed to hr@adrazimbabwe.org no later than 1700h on 25 June 2020.
WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ADRA Zimbabwe is a Child friendly organisation, and it will be assumed that all applicants consent to relevant checks to determine suitability working in such environments
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
