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Poultry Extension Officers

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the position below. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application.

Work closely with the project specialists, PSPs, LMAC, DVS, LPD and Agritex and provide capacity building; Facilitate market linkages between poultry producers and the market; Facilitate and offer training on livestock husbandry to the farmers; Coordinate poultry sales activities; Responsible for recruitment, support, training and technical backstopping of 10-15 community-based mobilisers; Responsible for mobilizing farmers into farmer groups and training of these groups with the assistance of MAMID staff and community-based mobilisers; Liaison and ensuring good relations with all stakeholders including Agritex, DVS, LPD, RDC, Private Sector and traditional leaders especially at ward level.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Crop Science or any other related field;
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the NGO Sector;
• Excellent training and communication skills;
• Clean class 4 driver’s licence

How to apply