Livestock Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Animal Science, Livestock Production, or a related field. 
  
• At least 5 years of practical experience in livestock programming, animal health, agricultural livelihoods, or refugee/host community programming. 
  
• Experience supporting smallholder poultry, piggery, goats, aquaculture, or mixed farming systems. 
  
• Knowledge of animal health regulations, biosecurity, disease prevention, and livestock extension. 
  
• Experience working with district veterinary structures is an added advantage. 
  

• Lead design and implementation of all livestock-related interventions on the project 
  
• Provide technical guidance on livestock enterprise selection, husbandry, breed suitability, housing, feeding, disease prevention, and biosecurity. 
  
• Train farmer groups, youth, field teams, CBFs, and lead farmers on climate-resilient livestock production. 
  
• Support planning and monitoring of livestock input distribution, including starter stock, feed materials, equipment, or related inputs where applicable. 
  
• Support the establishment of livestock demonstration sites and practical learning activities. 
  
• Promote integration of livestock with crop production, composting, manure management, and household nutrition. 
  
• Work with district veterinary teams and relevant government structures for technical supervision and disease surveillance. 
  
• Contribute to market linkage and enterprise development for livestock products.